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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.

Transport Canada is responsible for transportation policies and programs. We promote safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible transportation.

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.

Indspire is a national Indigenous charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people in Canada. Through programs and initiatives, Indspire supports Indigenous learners from high school to post-secondary and beyond. Their services include:

Bursaries & Scholarships: Financial support for Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education.
Educational Programming: Initiatives like Soaring and Rivers to Success, which offer career exploration, cultural teachings, and personal development.
Teacher Support: Tools and funding to help educators integrate Indigenous knowledge and practices in classrooms.
Workshops & Events: Virtual and in-person events that promote Indigenous culture, wellness, and leadership.

Indspire’s work helps close the education gap and empowers Indigenous youth to reach their highest potential.

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.

Blackstone Industrial provides innovative, high-quality, and sustainable solutions for critical rotating equipment. As one of North America’s leading technical service providers, we excel in field services, parts distribution, repairs, and engineered solutions serving the petrochemical, refinery, and agriculture sectors. Blackstone's goal is to continuously advance engineering and mechanical technologies that enhance reliability, efficiency, and performance across critical rotating equipment. We don’t just service assets—we optimize them for the future. As we expand our operations globally, Blackstone is currently recruiting for Millwrights/Industrial Mechanics.

NPower Canada is a national employment program that provides participants with free in-demand digital and professional skills training, and connects them to new and rewarding career opportunities with some of Canada’s largest employers. Through consultation with a wide range of employers, NPower Canada’s comprehensive curriculum ensures participants are equipped with the in-demand technical and professional skills most sought after by industry.