Title: Job Search Assistant
Location: Nova Scotia Works (Halifax, Dartmouth and Cole Harbour)
Openings: 3
Position Status: Full-Time; 8-week summer term
Compensation: $18.00 per hour
There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in us to shine.
Every charity exists to help solve a problem – our charity exists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages, social isolation, mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today, our network is spread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province, meeting the most urgent needs of our communities in mental health supports, accessible childcare, supporting an increasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youth to grow and lead, helping to navigate a precarious labour market, delivering wellness programming for all, and creating community for isolated older adults.
We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space to discover their inner strength. When they know someone’s in their corner, with unconditional support, they realize they can do more than they thought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that helps people ignite their full potential and shape our neighbourhoods into vibrant and healthy communities.
With us at their side, they can Shine On.

EDUCATION & SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS:

• Student, returning to school in the fall
• Knowledge of community programs and resources
• Proven ability to work with unemployed individuals facing barriers to finding and maintaining employment
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Calendar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License or access to reliable transportation
• Problem Solving: identifies an issue, gathers and processes relevant information, comes up with possible solutions, selects appropriate responses and implements them.
• Diversity: Appreciates that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring a richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
• Sense of Community: Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of communities and responds to their needs; networks with local community agencies to determine strategic alliances and partnerships; knows local community leaders; serves a diverse range of individuals and groups in the community.
• Teamwork: Participates actively in a team for organization effectiveness.

With funding from Employment Nova Scotia, the YMCA Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centres deliver comprehensive employment services to support individuals in finding and maintaining meaningful employment. This summer position will specifically support the Head Start program—a youth employability initiative designed to help junior high and high school students explore careers, develop workplace skills, and gain valuable volunteer experience.