Employment Specialist

ISANS is seeking a full- time Employment Specialist responsible for planning and delivering employment counselling, providing career exploration, and facilitating employment related workshops aimed at assisting immigrants in their search for appropriate employment in Nova Scotia. Reporting to the Supervisor, Employment Services and the Manager, Employment & Bridging, the Employment Specialist will be responsible for:

Planning, delivering and evaluating employment services for ISANS clients by:

- Providing individual on-site or online employment counselling and follow-up sessions as appropriate
- Referring clients to appropriate programs according to their career goals
- Planning and facilitating pre-employment workshops
- Conducting outreach activities with potential employers
- Keeping up-to-date information on available training opportunities and educational programs which would enhance client employability
- Maintaining familiarity with international accreditation processes in all relevant occupational/professional fields
- Being actively involved in the maintenance and development of employment and career resources
- Liaising with other service agencies
- Pursuing professional development opportunities and attending training courses as required
- Soliciting information about and maintaining familiarity with current labour market trends in Nova Scotia and the job search needs of new Canadians
- Working with clients on active job development and making connections to employment opportunities
- Participating in other ISANS activities and programs as needed

Participating in the administration of employment services by:

- Seeking and creating partnerships with employers and other service providing organizations
- Attending team meetings
- Answering and directing correspondence as required
- Helping to develop the goals and objectives of the Employment and Bridging team
- Maintaining and submitting accurate records and statistics for all client contacts




- Maintaining case management records by using LaMPSS, iCare and NewOrg
- Preparing regular reports on program activities
- Promoting and marketing employment counselling services and job search workshops to potential clients
- Reporting regularly to the Supervisor, Employment Services and Manager, Employment and Bridging
- Staffing the Job Search Resource Centre as needed
- Participate in the evaluation of the Employment and Bridging team programs and services by:
- Playing an active role in the Program Evaluation process
- Maintaining detailed records of client and employer contacts

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

Experience

- Must have cross-cultural experience and be familiar with immigration issues
- At least 1-2 years’ experience dealing with employment or immigration issues would be an asset

Skills

- Excellent counselling skills, particularly employment and career related
- Demonstrated group facilitation skills
- Current knowledge of the Nova Scotia labour market
- Ability to develop professional contacts with potential employers in a variety of occupational sectors
- Solid interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Self-directed but able to function well in a team environment

Knowledge

- Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet.
- Ability to speak other languages would be an asset

Education

- University education and Career Practitioner’s Diploma/certification would be an asset

ISANS Core Competencies Cultural Competency; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

- Embracing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization





Collaboration

- Working collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives

Continuous Learning

- Continually seeking new knowledge and skills, as well as developing existing capabilities

Innovative Thinking

- Introducing recent ways of looking at problems and developing useful ideas that are new, better, or unique

Accountability

- Holding self and others responsible and accountable to being transparent and principled in our approach and to meeting commitments

Respect

- Actively encouraging an environment of fairness, honesty and integrity for all

Terms of Employment:

- Indefinite term contract
- Full-time 35 hours per week
- Hybrid work environment: work location will be determined by operational requirements, prioritizing ISANS mission and clients to determine the right balance of in-person and virtual work.

Commencement Date: ASAP Closing Date: Wednesday October 7, 2026– 4 p.m.

To apply: Please e-mail your resume and cover letter merged into one document, stating the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.

ISANS is dedicated to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team and welcome applications from all diverse groups. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their cover letter and request any accommodation required to support them during the recruitment process.

Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position.

However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $50,000.00-$53,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, NS B3L 4P1

📌 Employment Specialist (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 ISANS
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality