FALL FORWARD INTO A NEW CAREER
JOB FAIR
Wednesday October 15, 2025
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
*new location* NSCC Kingstec Campus 236 Belcher Street, Kentville, NS
(Note the change in location of the event as of October 2, 2025)
Our career fairs bring together employers, job seekers and community organizations from across the region. Our events are free to attend, and all are welcome!
To learn more about Nova Scotia Works Employment Services in your community, visit
Job Seekers
Preview the employers and community organizations below who are registered to attend the job fair.
Reach out to a Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre near you if you’d like help preparing for employment as a Job Seeker Client.
High School students can connect with their Nova Scotia Works School Liaison to learn more about how to use this information for networking and employer connections.
We’re happy to help!
Employers
Contact any Nova Scotia Works Employer Engagement Specialist below to express interest in reserving a table at this job fair.
Deb Kendall, Employer Engagement Specialist, PeopleWorx dkendall@peopleworx.ca
Jamie Patterson, Employer Engagement Specialist, Community Inc. jpatterson@communityinc.ca
Sehkahnee Reyolds, Employer Engagement Specialist. VANSDA sreynolds@vansda.ca
Ask us how Nova Scotia Works can support your business in recruiting, managing and developing talent.
The following businesses and employment support organizations will be attending the job fair. Registration for employers is open, so check back often as we update this list.
| Employer | Website | Positions available include |
| Province of Nova Scotia | jobs.novascotia.ca | Hiring various positions across the province through the Nova Scotia Public Service Commission |
| Support Services Group | ssgns.ca | Hiring Team Lead, Full-time, Casual and Part-time team members. |
| Old Orchard Inn | oldorchardinn.com | Hiring Guest Services, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage (variety of positions), Kitchen Staff |
| Kognitive Sales Solutions | kognitivesalessolutions.com | Hiring Field Marketing Representatives, Team Lead – Field Sales |
| Sobeys #747 | jobs.sobeyscareers.com | Hiring Deli Clerk, Meat/Seafood Clerk, Produce Clerk, Frontend Cashier/Parcel Pick Up, Grocery Clerk, Grocery Back Shift Clerk |
| Apple Valley Foods Inc | applevalleyfoods.com | Hiring Production Workers, Equipment Cleaners, Maintenance Service, Industrial Mechanic, Industrial Electrician, Steam & Refrigeration |
| Family Home Childcare Agency | kcfrc.ca | Operated by the Kings County Family Resource Centre, we support local caregivers who open their homes to provide safe, playful and nurturing childcare. We connect families with trusted providers, offer hands-on support, and keep the joy in learning at the heart of everything we do. |
| Bruce Auto Group | bruceautogroup.com | Hiring Sales, Automotive Technicians, and Parts |
| Kings Transit Authority | kbus.ca | Hiring bus drivers |
| Portal Youth Outreach Association | portalyouth.ca | Hiring Full-Time and Part-Time House Staff, Full-Time Life Skills Coordinators, Landlord Engagement Specialist |
| EDGE on Employment program | communityinc.ca | Hiring a Mental Wellness Coordinator for Kentville and Windsor program locations |
| Greatway Financial Inc. | greatwayfinancial.com | Recruiting people to become insurance agents/advisors |
| Metro Community Living | mclsupports.ca | Hiring Program Coordinator, Community Residential Worker, Individualized Participant Services Worker |
| Fleetworx Inc. | fleetworxinc.ca | Hiring a Licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic, Transport Refrigeration Technician, Semi Trailer Repair and Fabricator |
| Commissionaires Nova Scotia | commissionaires.ca | Hiring Security personnel |
| COG Developments | cogdevelopments.ca | Hiring Bookkeeper, Labourer, Carpenter and Admin. Assistant |
| Dykeland Lodge | dykelandlodge.ca | Hiring Licensed Practical Nurses; Continuing Care Assistants/Personal Care Workers; Food Service; Housekeeping/Laundry |
| Scrubbed Green Cleaning | Facebook.com/scrubbedgreencleaning | Hiring Cleaners |
| Andritz Fabrics & Rolls Ltd | andritz.com | HIring Joiners, Finishers and Weavers |
| Windsor Elms Village | windsorelms.ca | Hiring Long Term Care Assistants, Resident Support Assistants and, Food Service |
| Health Association Nova Scotia | healthassociation.ns.ca | Hiring Continuing Care Assistants; Licensed Practical Nurses; Registered Nurses |
| McDonald’s | careers.mcdonalds.ca | Hiring Crew Members and Managers |
| Eassons Transportation Group | eassons.com | Hiring class one truck drivers |
| Nova Scotia Health | novascotiahealth.ca | Hiring various healthcare positions |
| Aramark Canada Ltd | aramark.ca | Hiring Environmental Services Worker at Michelin; Lead Cook at Camp Brigadoon; Food Service Worker at Camp Brigadoon; Food Services Manager at NSCC Kingstec |
| R&G Infinite Hearts Homecare Inc | infiniteheartshomecare.ca | Hiring Care Team Members |
| NSLC | mynslc.com/careers | Hiring Casual Store Clerk |
| Community Living Alternatives Society | clasnovascotia.com | Hires Residential Support Staff |
| Atlantic Poultry Incorporated | atlanticpoultry.com/ | Hiring Breeder Barn Operator; Hatchery Worker; Layer Barn Operator; Airbrakes Driver; Farm Labourer; Egg Processor; Egg Collector; Shipper; Barn Technician |
| Community Organization | Website | Services offered |
| Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency | nsapprenticeship.ca | Offered through the NS Dept of Labour, Skills and Immigration, we work with employers and apprentices towards trade certification. We’ll be available at the event to answer questions and provide guidance to people exploring a career in the trades. |
| NPower | npowercanada.ca/programs | Free training programs starting December 1 in Jr IT Analyst (Beginner): No tech experience needed. Earn Google IT Support & Microsoft/LinkedIn AI certifications. Jr Data Analyst (Intermediate): Builds on Python, SQL, Excel & Azure—graduate with IBM & Microsoft Azure AI certifications. Security Operations Analyst (Advanced): For experienced professionals in cybersecurity or IT. Earn Microsoft Security Operations Analyst certification. |
| Housing Construction Council | housingconstruction.ca | We are a non-profit, government-funded organization that assists Nova Scotia home building companies with HR support, employee attraction and retention, and industry training. |
| Valley Regional Enterprise Network (Valley REN) | valleyren.ca | Valley REN is an intermunicipal organization dedicated to the economic development of the region, providing services for businesses, newcomers, immigrants, and recent graduates. |
| Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) | isans.ca | ISANS helps immigrants build a future in Nova Scotia. Their vision is to build a community where all can belong and grow. |
| Native Council of Nova Scotia – Aboriginal Trades Project | ncns.ca | Self-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 Centre (TBC) | peopleworx.ca/annapolis-valley-work-centre | Employment support program with onsite vocational training in Coldbrook, NS. A new cohort is anticipated to begin at the end of October. Attending this program is free. |
| Edge on Employment | communityinc.ca/edge | Employment 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.ca | We 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.ca | We 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 Society | peopleworx.ca/nova-scotia-works-centre | We 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. |
