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A municipal public servant makes a difference in the lives of over 400,000 people in the Halifax region. The municipality employs between 3,600-5,000 people annually. You could be one of them.

Mechanics, accountants, bus operators, planners, police and fire services: municipal careers are diverse and hands-on and offer exciting and dynamic opportunities. Municipalities are the closest level of government to the public and employees take pride in making Halifax the best it can be.

The Halifax Regional Municipality strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. Its goal of a strong and diverse workforce that accurately represents the communities it serves will capitalize on the strength and talent of those communities.

Northwood is the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada. We have led the way for over 55 years as Nova Scotia’s dynamic continuing care organization committed to innovation and change. We are recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice, but we like to call it the power of love.

The Career Foundation is a results-oriented not-for-profit charitable organization (charity #122659048 RR 0001) that has been connecting job seekers to jobs since 1988.

We ensure that community members who are in need and face barriers to employment are provided with job search support, skills training, and resources to help them secure employment. We coordinate wraparound and life stabilization services with various community partners, and engage with employers to develop job opportunities and connect people to work.

Currently operating from seven locations across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, and delivering services virtually across Canada, we help thousands of people accomplish their employment goals each year.

RPM @ Home Team, We are your trusted partner for home maintenance solutions. With over 80 years of combined experience, we provide top-notch services including attic insulation, insulation removal, mold treatment, and mold prevention.

Our 3 campuses in Vancouver, Toronto, and Halifax deliver high-quality training and skill development to help develop tomorrow's in-demand professionals. Successfully kickstart your career journey in healthcare, early childhood, business, hospitality & tourism, and customer service with OICC.

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is responsible for providing Canadian Armed Forces with air and space power to defend Canada, contribute to global security, and support peacekeeping missions. It operates a wide range of aircraft for missions including air defense, search and rescue, surveillance, and humanitarian relief. The RCAF is committed to innovation, international collaboration, and developing the next generation of aerospace professionals.

GMS Canada proudly represents the Canadian division of Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS), a company founded in 1971 with a steadfast commitment to exceptional customer service at its core. Guided by deep industry expertise, our companies offer a comprehensive inventory of products and partner with customers from initial calls to final closeout for successful, on-time job completions, every time. GMS Canada is the leading distributor of drywall and building materials nationwide. With locations spanning from Vancouver Island to Quebec, we combine the reach of a national network with the personalized service you expect from a trusted local supplier.

Our unified commitment to excellence and customer loyalty brought our in-market companies together under one banner. What truly differentiates us from the competition is our ongoing drive to improve efficiencies and develop innovative solutions that enhance the customer experience.

As the largest purchaser of many product categories in both new construction and renovation across Canada, GMS Canada has unparalleled access to premium resources and industry-leading products. From towering high-rises to single-family homes, and from commercial spaces to home renovations, we support projects of every size and scope. Our dedication to service excellence positions us as Canada’s premier provider of building materials.

Hawboldt Industries designs and builds made-to-order deck equipment that is optimized for size, space, performance, and cost. Hawboldt works with vessel owners and designers in the ocean science, workboat, oil & gas, national defense, and general shipbuilding industries.

Hawboldt was founded in 1906 to support the Atlantic fishery with new power equipment during the time when ships were converting from sails to engines. While the company has maintained its roots in the fishing industry, we have developed into a world-renowned designer, manufacturer and exporter of engineered marine equipment including launch & recovery systems for marine exploration, marine cranes, and deck equipment for workboats, patrol boats, ocean science and recreational vessels. Hawboldt collaborates with our customers to design and build advanced marine winches, LARS, and cranes. Our equipment solutions make ship operations faster, safer, and more flexible. Our customers are supported from vessel concept through to vessel end of life as we develop marine technology to make the world’s ships lighter, stronger, and smarter, in pursuit of a sustainable ocean economy.

The North West Company is a leading retailer to underserved rural communities and urban neighbourhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs.

John Ross & Sons Ltd. Is a fifth generation, family owned, scrap metal recycler. The company is the largest metal recycler in Atlantic Canada and has been in operation for over 80 years. John Ross & Sons Ltd. Specializes in purchasing and processing all ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals, along with accepting a wide range of recyclable material to process.  

For over 25 years, CDÉNÉ has contributed to the economic vitality of Nova Scotia's Acadian and Francophone communities.

Supporting the Economic Development of Nova Scotia's Acadian and Francophone Communities, CDÉNÉ (Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the economic advancement of the Acadian and Francophone community in Nova Scotia. Founded in 1999, it is the only provincial Francophone economic development organization in Nova Scotia.

CDÉNÉ delivers solutions to businesses, not-for-profit organizations, job seekers, economic immigrants and communities to ensure their economic success. With our personalized approach and the expertise of our team members, we can develop solutions that contribute to your success.

CDÉNÉ supports Nova Scotia's Acadian and Francophone communities through four complementary and interconnected services: Economic Immigration,
Employment Assistance, Entrepreneurship, Community Economic Development  

 

Celebration 100 Years of Service with Commissionaires!

We are Canada’s only national not-for-profit security company. Since our founding, we’ve been dedicated to protecting people, property, and organizations across both the public and private sectors with a strong focus here in Nova Scotia.

At CNS, we go beyond providing security, we invest in our people. Through comprehensive training, professional development, and mentorship, our guards build skills that lead to meaningful, long-term careers in safety and security. As one of Canada’s largest employers of veterans, we are proud to offer rewarding second careers while strengthening the communities we serve. Our services include guard services, mobile patrols, alarm response, ID services, and support to law enforcement.

Interested in a career with purpose? Visit our booth to explore opportunities, training, and community impact and be part of our next 100 years of service.

Girl Guides is a catalyst for girls empowering girls. We provide girls age 5-17 with the opportunity to try new experiences, challenge themselves and build their confidence, all within a safe environment. Our volunteers help deliver a unique program that encourages girls to build life skills in outdoor adventure, financial literacy, mental health, advocacy and more. Together, we’re building a better world, by girls.

Founded in 2016, Advantage Contracting proudly serves communities across mainland Nova Scotia, delivering reliable civil construction and excavation solutions for municipal, commercial, and infrastructure projects.

Built on more than 25 years of combined industry experience, our leadership team has worked every step of the construction journey—from labourers and equipment operators to project managers and company owners. That hands-on experience shapes everything we do, allowing us to approach every project with practical knowledge, safety, precision, and a commitment to quality.

Whether we're completing site development, underground infrastructure, watercourse alterations, excavation, or heavy civil construction, our focus remains the same: building lasting relationships through dependable service, exceptional workmanship, and projects completed the right way.