AIP Employers

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a federal immigration program that allows employers in Canada’s four Atlantic provinces—Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island—to hire foreign nationals for jobs they haven’t been able to fill locally.

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Bruce Smith: Building our Community

Bruce Smith, Scotiabank’s Staffing and Planning Senior Manager, is considered a champion to new immigrants. In 2012 Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia presented Bruce with the Dick Smyth award recognizing his involvement and commitment. It’s a contribution that continues through his dedication to hiring new immigrants, accommodating the English in the Workplace program and…

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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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Carol Logan

A true champion is what we call Carol Logan, Director of Human Resources for Cambridge Suites and Prince George Hotels in Halifax. Her connections with the organization go back over 20 years. “ISANS has a full team of professional resources for the employer. They care, and they’re passionate about what they’re doing.” The mother of five…

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