Individuals who have received a payment under the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) are now eligible to apply for employment programs that are delivered by Employment Nova Scotia. Click here for more information about Employment Nova Scotia’s programs.
Welcome to Employment Nova Scotia
Employment Nova Scotia is a division of the Skills & Learning branch of the Department of Labour and Advanced Education. Through various programs and services we:
- Help Nova Scotians meet their employment potential
- Help employers find the employees they need to prosper
- Help communities play an active role in developing well-balanced local labour markets
Many of the programs and services provided to Nova Scotia through Employment Nova Scotia are made possible by the funding agreements that the province has with the federal government - the Canada-Nova Scotia Labour Market Transfer Agreements.
Job Seekers
For unemployed Nova Scotians, we offer a mix of Employment Benefits and Support Measures to help you make your job search more successful.Read More »
Employers
Organizations need skilled and knowledgeable workers to prevail in the marketplace.Read More »
Community Organizations
Community organizations have several roles to play in building well-balanced local labour markets.Read More »