Opportunity Place - Nova Scotia Works

As experts when it comes to the local labour market, the article "Some Nova Scotia Parents Leaving Workforce due to Lack of Child Care" by Celina Aalders caught our attention and is worth sharing with employers of Nova Scotia trying to do their best to navigate their way through today's shifting labour market. It is a reminder of the importance of employee engagement and non-financial offerings that employers can provide to the talent they are trying to find, develop, and keep, from flexibility to remote work. See PDF or the following link for full story: - https://lnkd.in/gP9mKCft . #HR #Recruitment #Retention #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #Accessibility

As local labour market information experts, the following "Who's Moving to Nova Scotia?" article shared by Paula Knight of Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia is worth a quick read. In addition to untapped and under-represented talent pools already in the province of Nova Scotia, working with Opportunity Place - Nova Scotia Works and other service providers, the article provides insights to the numbers and importance of interprovincial migrants and immigrants. #HR #Recruitment #Retention #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #Accessibility

Our team has had the opportunity to take in the great and significant insights of Eddie Lemoine a couple times now. Therefore, the "Is Your Workplace Ready for 2025?" LinkedIn post caught our eyes. The question for employers now is not has and will remote work have an impact on finding, developing, and keeping the talent needed to survive and thrive in today's shifting labour market and going forward, as it is how much of an impact it will have. Job seekers, including occupations where one needs to be physically present, simply have and will have more choice going forward in terms of what career paths they pursue and employers that best align with their needs and wants, from compensation to work life balance. The competition for talent is going to be fierce and employers who prepare now, from building awareness of career opportunities with under-represented groups and youth to offering a competitive compensation package (financial and non-financial incentives) to hiring based on ability to contribute and train for the skills needed to making a true commitment to employee engagement, will be the best positioned to find, develop, and keep the talent they need! #HR #Recruitment #Retention #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #Accessibility

New year, new branding, same second to none services and supports for employers and job seekers of Bedford - Sackville, Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), and area. Our team prides themselves on going above and beyond for local small business owners and SMEs. Benefits * Access to active local job seekers * Ongoing support of local labour market experts * No cost for any services and supports How to Access Job Posting Services Reach out today to jobposting@opportunityplace.ca or 902.864.7520 How to Access One-On-One Services and Support Reach out today to employers@opportunityplace.ca or 902.864.7520 #HR #Recruitment #Retention #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #Accessibility

On behalf of community partner Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre here is a great and well established inclusive initiative for employers that helps create opportunities for individuals who self-identify as living with a disability, who the business case stands for itself. #HR #Recruitment #Retention #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #Accessibility

Exciting news! Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has launched a 'Business Safety Portal'. The portal though not free offers a place for employers to compile the health and safety resources they need in one convenient place. This allows employers to spend less time searching for their responsibilities and more time keeping up to date on effective health and safety policies, programs, and training. To learn more, including their rising pricing scale based on size of employer, here: - https://lnkd.in/gGKDNRHk . #HR #OHS #Recruitment #Retention #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #Accessibility

Are you a Nova Scotia employer in the construction industry? Check out this opportunity by one of our industry partners, Construction Association of Nova Scotia, to connect with talent in 2025! #HR #Talent #JobFair #Recruitment #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #Accessibility

On behalf of Saint Mary's University Employer Services and Career & Experiential Learning Student Affairs we are proud to share the following opportunities to engage with future talent, as well as funding opportunities for hiring students: - Winter 2025 Co-op Work Term Reach out to coop@smu.ca and / or https://lnkd.in/gN8nTjaw for more info. Summer Job and Career Fair [Tuesday, February 4, 2025 (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Loyola 290)] Register here: - https://lnkd.in/gQRFWJqD Co-op Education Incentive [Apply between Dec 15 and Jan 15 for Summer 2025 work-term] Learn more here: - https://lnkd.in/e2yaiJu Student Summer Skills Incentive (SKILL) [Non-Profits, Charities, Social Enterprises - Apply between Dec 15 and Jan 31] https://lnkd.in/eH-arSC #HR #Recruitment #Talent #Student #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion

As advocates of lifelong learning, we are proud to share the following upcoming learnings offered by Halifax Chamber of Commerce. It is also a great reminder of the FREE employer services and supports of Nova Scotia Works Employer Engagement Specialists, including our own. They are local labour market information experts working in all regions of Nova Scotia to help entrepreneurs, business leaders, designated HR individuals, and more to find, develop, and keep the talent needed in today's shifting labour market, including the knowledge and skills to do so. www.novascotiaworks.ca #HR #Training #Learning #Recruitment #Retention #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #Accessibility #Belonging #NovaScotiaWorks

As part of ongoing efforts to connect and support employers of Bedford - Sackville, Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and area, our staff elves were very busy this past week attending a number of festive functions in addition to the exceptional regular day to day services and supports they provide: - Sackville Business Association Meet & Greet Host: Good Vibes Wellness Center Bedford Business Association Holiday Networking Event Host: Bedford Basin Yacht Club Halifax Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Host: IKEA Halifax Thank you to all the hosts, organizers, and volunteers! The number of great conversations in regards to the local labour market information were topped off by the phenomenal presentation by the team IKEA Halifax, a truly inclusive and diverse employer. Staff even learned some Swedish words, such as Hej (hello) and Tack (thanks). Last, but not least, you will find John Lindsay-Botten and the East Coast Carolling Company, https://lnkd.in/gGBihHi, in the attached picture. #HR #Recruitment #Retention #Employer #Services #Supports #Networking #Bedford #Sackville #HalifaxRegionalMunicipality #HRM #MtUniacke #MountUniacke #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #Accessibility #Belonging