About Nova Scotia Works & the HR Toolkit

Employers in Nova Scotia are facing increasing recruitment and retention challenges as a result of demographic trends, globalization and other factors that are impacting the Nova Scotia labour market. As fewer and fewer young people enter the workforce and the number of retirees increases, employers find themselves in even greater competition for a shrinking pool of available workers.

Being able to find and keep the right workers, motivate them, and develop their skills is critical for attracting, hiring and retaining workers. This toolkit was designed to provide information and resources to help employers in Nova Scotia achieve these goals and compete in today's marketplace.

A team of Employer Engagement Specialists (EESs) are located throughout the province and are dedicated to helping employers find, hire, develop and keep the talent they need for success. EESs assist employers by supporting thier recruitment and retention strategies and by providing referrals to government, industry sector and community based services and programs.  EES services are available to Nova Scotia businesses at no cost. Go to the Contact Us page to locate an EES in your area.

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Downloadable Resources

The NS HR Toolkit provides practical guides and templates that you can download and use to help you find, keep and manage valued employees.

Finding Workers

The search for new employees is a common task for most employers. A certain amount of employee turnover is a part of doing business. 

HR Supports

The Province of Nova Scotia provides resources and services to assist employers with finding, keeping and developing employees.

HR Management - The Basics

The day-to-day duties associated with effective employee management can be overwhelming for many employers, especially for those that do not have access to dedicated human resource professionals.