Job Description

School Liaison

Employer: Nova Scotia Works CANSA Amherst NS

Compensation: Salary based on Experience + Benefits following successful 3-month probation

Type of Employment - Full Time (Subject to NS Works Contract Agreement)

Closing: 4:30 pm on October 17, 2025

Company Description - Equal Opportunity Employer providing Employment Service to Job Seekers and Employers in Cumberland County

: Works directly with students, school personnel and the business community to deliver a combination of services that support Nova Scotia high school students in understanding and preparing for the needs of the province's job market. Reporting directly to Operations Manager of Nova Scotia Works CANSA

Education and Knowledge:

1 - Degree, diploma, or certificate in Business or Human Services or Counseling certification and or supporting courses and training in a study relevant to the position.

2 -Experience working with students facing barriers in a supportive role an asset

3 - Superior communication and presentation skills

4 - Problem solving ability

5 - Knowledge of local labor market issues and information

6 - Ability to work independently as well as part of the team

7 - Knowledge of resources and programs available to the community of Cumberland

8 - Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle

9 - Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs

10 - Responsibilities:

Work directly with students to help navigate labor market information, provide resources related to career planning and tools and resources to prepare for employment.

Deliver workshops and support students who are preparing to enter the labor market.

Support roles in the school that prepare students for post-secondary education or employment.

Collaborate with others in the school and community to provide information on career opportunities in the area.

Apply to this position in the following manner;

In Person - drop off resume and cover letter at 63 Victoria Street East, Amherst NS

E-mail - submit resume and cover letter to michelle.landry@cansa.ca

Only applications received in the manner specified will be considered

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2025-10-17