Eid Al-Fitr Celebrations Across the Globe: From Bangladesh to Iceland

  Eid al-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is a significant event in the Islamic calendar that marks the end of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims worldwide fast from sunrise to sunset, making Eid al-Fitr a time for feasting, gift-giving, family, community, and reflection. Although the holiday is celebrated similarly in many…

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Supporting Colleagues During Ramadan

A text Ramadan Mubarak written on top of a teal background with a gold line art representing a mosque

The Islamic month of Ramadan is considered the most sacred month in the Islamic calendar and is observed by billions of Muslims worldwide. Each year the month begins depending on the sighting of the new crescent moon. For Halifax, the first Suhoor (the last meal before dawn) started in the early morning of March 23rd.…

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Skilled Newcomer Training Incentive Bond Project

Are you an internationally trained professional who is having a hard time finding relevant employment? There are many barriers that can prevent you from securing full-time employment in your field, such as a lack of credential recognition, not enough Canadian work experience or awareness of Canadian workplace culture, and few networking opportunities. Thankfully, the Skilled…

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Professional Practice Program-Employers

The Professional Practice Program connects employers across Nova Scotia with skilled immigrant professionals. As a host employer, you offer a participant the chance to work in your organization for up to six weeks at no cost to you. With no obligation to hire, you can evaluate the skills of a potential employee in a workplace…

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July 2022 Podcast from our Employer Engagement Speaker Series

isans · BWI JULY 2022 Podcast – Employer Engagement Speaker Series In this series hosted by our Business, Workforce, and Integration (BWI) team, our focus is to bring employer-related issues forward by highlighting employers and employer-related supports throughout Nova Scotia. On this podcast episode, we’re talking to Stephanie Jones, who is a proud, second-generation McDonald’s…

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Intercultural Workplace Program

This is an employer-facing program, providing assistance to employers hiring immigrants.  We provide virtual and in-person workshops, presentations and discussions, drawing from wide ranging expertise and highly engaging approaches. 

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SkillsMatch Online Recruitment Tool

ISANS Skills Match features pre-screened, internationally educated professionals who have the skills you need. ISANS clients have worked with an employment specialist and are ready to work in Canada. Login to SkillsMatch Online Recruitment Tool Now!

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Onboarding Employer Engagement

In this program, our onboarding employer engager works directly with employers across mainland Nova Scotia to build their capacity to hire and retain immigrants.

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