Diversify Your Workforce
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…
Read MoreSupporting Colleagues During Ramadan
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.…
Read MoreSkilled 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…
Read MoreJuly 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…
Read MoreIntercultural 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.
Read MoreSkillsMatch 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!
Read MoreOnboarding 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.
Read MoreOn-Site and Online Recruitment & Career Information Sessions
Our On-Site and Online Recruitment and Information Sessions (ORIS), and On-Site Career Information Sessions (OCIS), help employers, group of employers or an industry sector recruiting more than one individual for the same or different positions.
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