Career Fair April 2025

JOB FAIR

SPRING AHEAD INTO A NEW CAREER

Wednesday April 16, 2025 12:00-4:00pm

Louis Millet Community Complex, 9489 Commercial Street, New Minas, Nova Scotia

Our career fairs bring together employers, job seekers and community organizations from across the region. Please plan to attend this free event. All are welcome!

Job Seekers

Look below to see who is coming to the event!

Reach out to a Nova Scotia Works near you for help preparing to attend this event confidently.

High School students can connect with their Nova Scotia Works School Liaison.

We’re happy to help!

Employers

Contact us to reserve your spot!

Deb Kendall, dkendall@peopleworx.ca 902 599-0090 or

Jamie Patterson, jpatterson@communityinc.ca 902 798-6650

Reach out to ask how Nova Scotia Works can support your business in recruiting, managing and developing talent.

Plan to meet the following employers and community organizations.

Check back often for updates.

EmployerWebsitePositions available
Fleetworx Inc.Fleetworxinc.caHiring Licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic, Reefer Technician, Highway Trailer Repair Person
Lightfoot & WolfvilleLightfootandwolfville.comHiring Hospitality roles, Maintenance/custodial roles
Apple Valley Foods Inc.applevalleyfoods.comHiring Production, Sanitation and Maintenance roles
Eassons Transportationeassons.comHiring Long-Haul cross border truck drivers
Annapolis Valley Home Care Ltdavhomecare.caHiring Home Support Workers and CCA
McDonald’scareers.mcdonalds.caHiring part-time and full-time Crew positions
Rafuse Group Home Hardware Storeshomehardware.caHiring Contractor Sales, Project Estimator, Project Desk Sales Person -Various locations
Mountains and Meadows Care Groupmountainsandmeadows.caHiring CCA, LPN, Rehab Care Worker, Community Support Staff and Hairdressers
Nova Scotia Healthjobs.nshealth.caHiring various roles – trades, food service, administration, custodial and health care
Dykeland Lodgedykelandlodge.caHiring CCA, LPN, Food Service, Housekeeping
Windsor Elms Villagewindsorelms.caHiring CCA, RN, LPN, Resident Support Assistants, Long Term Care Assistants, Custodian, Physiotherapist
Highmark Powerhighmarkpower.comHiring skilled trades people in civil construction and electrical work. Occasionally hiring laborer positions
Paladin Securitypaladinsecurity.com/careersHiring Health Care Security and Patient Watchers
Atlantic Poultry atlanticpoultry.comHiring Barn Operator, Hatchery Worker, Driver, Food Processor, and Farm Labourers
Emergency Health Servicesparamediccareers.caHiring Paramedics, Emergency Medical Responders, Support Staff. Tuition bursary available.
Grandview Manorgrandviewmanor.orgHiring LPN, CCA
VONvon.ca/en/careersHiring CCA, Client Service Associates
Health Association of Nova Scotiahealthassociation.ns.caRepresentative of multiple employers hiring RN, LPN, CCA
Commissionaires Nova Scotiacommissionaires.caHiring Security positions
Community Living Alternatives Society (CLAS)clasnovascotia.comHiring Residential Support Staff to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in all aspects of daily living. We have locations throughout Kings County.
StandardAeroStandardAero.comHiring Mechanics with T-56 experience that worked on CP140 or CC130 aircraft.
Atlantic Home Building and Renovation Sector Councilahbrsc.comHiring Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician, Labourer
Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education (AVRCE)avrce.caHiring casual and regular contracts for Educational Assistants, Early Childhood Educators, Bus Drivers, Cafeteria Workers and Janitorial staff.
Canadian Armed Forces – Primary Reserves instagram.com/36canadianbrigade_36gbc/Hiring Infanteer, Armoured Reconnaissance Soldier, Mobile Support Equipment Operator, Cook, Financial Service Administrator, Human Resource Administrator, Materiel Management Technician
Infantry Officer, Armoured Officer, Logisitics Officer
Community OrganizationWebsiteServices offered
Workplace Safety novascotia.ca/workplace-and-technical-safetyInformation and resources on workplace safety
Inclusion Nova Scotiainclusionns.caNot-for-profit organization committed to ensuring that individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families have the support they require to live full and inclusive lives in community.
Volunteer Nova Scotiavolunteerns.caWe help connect volunteers with rural nonprofit organizations.
Valley Connector Programvalleyren.ca/connector-programNetworking program for newcomers, international visitors and local graduates. There is no cost to participate in this program.
NPowernpowercanada.caFree tech training. Upcoming availability for Jr IT Analyst Program and Jr Data Analyst Program.
Native Council of Nova Scotiancns.caSelf-governing authority for the large community of Mi’kmaq/Aboriginal peoples residing off-reserve in Nova Scotia. Programs include support for training and employment, youth outreach, family support, Parenting Journey and more.
Annapolis Valley Work Centrepeopleworx.ca/annapolis-valley-work-centreEmployment support program with onsite vocational training in Coldbrook, NS. Participants are 16+. A new cohort starts most months, and attending this program is free.
Edge on Employmentcommunityinc.ca/edgeEmployment support program for youth 18-26. We are looking for youth interested in developing their employment-related skills. Program sites are in Kentville and Windsor. Inquire about virtual options and 1:1 programming. There is no cost to attend the program.
Nova Scotia Works – Valley African Nova Scotia Development Association (VANSDA)vansda.caWe offer support, resources and information for job seekers and employers. Nova Scotia Works VANSDA has offices in Kentville with youth support at Horton High, Central Kings High School, and Avonview High School.
Nova Scotia Works – Community Inclusion Society (Community Inc)communityinc.caWe offer support, resources and information for job seekers and employers. Nova Scotia Works Community Inc has offices in Kentville and Windsor with youth support through the EDGE on Employment program.
Nova Scotia Works – PeopleWorx Societypeopleworx.ca/nova-scotia-works-centreWe offer support, resources and information for job seekers and employers. Nova Scotia Works PeopleWorx has offices in Coldbrook, Middleton, and Annapolis Royal, with youth support at Northeast Kings Education Centre, Middleton Regional High School, and West Kings District High School. Virtual and in-person appointments are available.