• The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) connects skilled refugees with Canadian employers to help with labour shortages.
• ISANS provides tailored resources and support to help employers integrate and retain skilled refugee employees, both before and after they arrive in Nova Scotia.
• Their EMPP Employer Engager is the main point of contact for guidance, tools and training that support a smooth and inclusive hiring experience.

• Our Employer Engagers work with businesses in Nova Scotia to help them attract, hire and keep skilled workers from around the world.
• They connect employers to support services, job-ready candidates and programs that make it easier to build a diverse and welcoming workplace.

• Employers with vacancies to fill are welcome to post their openings on our site. There is no charge for this service.
• Your job posting will be viewed provincially at: http://www.novascotiaworks.ca

• The purpose of this Guide is to help people understand how Nova Scotia Labour Standards legislation applies to employment relationships and the role of the Nova Scotia Labour Standards Division in enforcing the legislation.
• Labour Standards legislation establishes the minimum employment rules in Nova Scotia that employers and employees must follow. It includes rules specific to recruiting workers and hiring foreign workers. These rules also include minimum standards for wages, deductions from pay, vacation pay, overtime pay, holidays with pay, leaves, ending employment and other things.

NOTE: This Guide deals only with Nova Scotia Labour Standards legislation. There are other laws that might apply to employment relationships such as Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation and Human Rights legislation.

• SkillsMatch is an online job recruitment tool that helps employers in Nova Scotia find qualified immigrant job seekers. This free platform gives employers access to a growing database of internationally educated, job-ready candidates ready to work in Canada.
• Employers can search using keywords, post job opportunities and connect directly with candidates whose skills match their hiring needs. Job seekers can create detailed profiles and upload resumes, making it easy to find the right fit.

• The HR Toolkit is a FREE online resource containing information and tools for small and medium-sized employers in Nova Scotia.
• The toolkit was designed to provide information and resources to help employers in Nova Scotia achieve their goals and compete in today’s marketplace.

• The Government of Canada provides information on Payroll, wages and other resources for recruiting, training and managing employees.

• Nova Scotia Works centres have hands-on staff who specialize in assisting employers and business owners with their unique needs.
• Employer Engagement Specialists provides tools, links and resources related to Human Resources.
• Navigates federal and provincial funding programs to find a match based on your business needs.
• Provides follow up and support to employers during the job search process.
• For more information about Nova Scotia Works visit: https://novascotia.ca/works/

• The Employer Advisor Nova Scotia Society (OEA) assists businesses with a broad range of programs and services from Workers’ Compensation, Occupational Health and Safety, Human Resources management issues to employment matters.
• A range of their services are FREE!

• The Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC) provides consultant advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit organizations in Atlantic Canada.
• Employers can access technical and financial assistance from consultants.

Eligible CAS activities include:

• Diagnostic Assessments
• Business Management Development Practices
• Access to Capital
• Market Readiness/Export Potential
• Specific Studies/Business Plan Mentoring
• Aftercare/Mentoring and Follow-Up
• Business Valuation
• Diversity and Inclusion