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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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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Welcome Ambassador Program

Whether you currently work with newcomers or want to become more involved in supporting refugee rights, this training will help you build cultural competency skills and put them into practice.

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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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Immigration numbers growing under pilot

Interest in the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program in Nova Scotia has more than doubled in the past six months. According to data provided by the Nova Scotia Department of Immigration, as of April 30 the province had designated 406 employers and endorsed 448 candidates through the pilot program since it launched in March 2017. So far in 2018, 247 new candidates have been endorsed.

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