Halifax

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The Public Service Commission helps make sure the Government of Nova Scotia has the people and skills needed to create and provide programs and services. The commission is responsible for developing human resource management policies, programs, standards and procedures to help create an engaged, productive and diverse workforce. We oversee collective bargaining and provide advice on employee relations matters.

We also manage employee recruitment and work with other departments to help make the Government of Nova Scotia a preferred employer.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is the local government that serves residents of Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, and surrounding rural communities. It was formed in 1996 through the amalgamation of the former cities of Halifax and Dartmouth, the town of Bedford, and Halifax County. HRM is responsible for almost everything at the municipal level that impacts day-to-day life — from your garbage pickup and buses, to policing, parks, fire services, land use, and community programs.

Since 1991, we’ve had a vision: to build a network of trusted insurance brokers across the country, working directly in the communities we serve. With over 200 branches and 3,000 employees, we’re proud to say that BrokerLink has become one of Canada’s largest and most reliable insurance brokerages.

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.

At Halifax Regional Police, our mission is working together to keep our communities safe. Our vision is to build and maintain confidence, trust, and safety in partnership with our communities. Our values include:

People: People are our primary concern.
Respect: Everyone is respected.
Integrity: We do the right thing, in the right way, for the right reason.
Relationships: Community relationships are the foundation from which we work.
Communication: Open, honest, and constructive communication always matters.
Strategic impact: To make ongoing and meaningful contributions to the well-being and safety of our communities

As a leading all-in-one private health insurer and public health program administrator, at Medavie, we insure and manage health, dental, travel, life and disability benefits for individuals and organizations across Canada.

Jazz is the largest regional airline in Canada and the primary operator of Air Canada Express flights to 72 destinations across North America. In addition to today’s recognition as a 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Employer, Jazz was recently announced as part of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, one of Atlantic Canada’s and Nova Scotia’s Top Employers, and recognized with an Award of Excellence in the Public Transportation category at Canada’s Safest Employers. Jazz has previously been honoured with an Indigenous Reconciliation award from the Government of Canada for outstanding commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. These achievements, along with Jazz’s proven track record of industry leadership and exceptional customer service, create and deliver value to stakeholders.

Up With Women is a national Canadian charity dedicated to helping recently homeless and at-risk women and gender-diverse individuals build sustainable pathways out of poverty through personalized, year-long coaching programs focused on career and business development.

Insurance Career Connections - Insurance Institute of Canada

With 160,000+ professionals in Canada, insurance offers stability, growth, and a wide range of career opportunities. Whether it's analyzing risks, helping businesses recover, or providing financial security, this industry plays a crucial role in keeping the world moving forward. One of the key functions of Career Connections is to drive awareness of the career possibilities the insurance industry offers and to encourage young adults and career seekers to pursue one of the many skilled professions available. We have an exciting program coming to Halifax October 2025 for newcomers, internationally trained professionals and career changers. Drop by and learn more about IGNITE Halifax!

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.

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.

NS Construction Sector Council  is a not-for-profit that support the industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) construction industry in Nova Scotia. We liaise between community and industry to share and promote opportunities in ICI construction and connect people to those opportunities. We have an upcoming free training program for pre-employment on Project Management and Estimating and will be recruiting on behalf of multiple employers for some direct entry opportunities such as labourers, construction craft workers, painters and more. We are also looking for experienced concrete finishers, forepeople and supervisors. 

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.