Ann MacGregor is the Employer Engagement Specialist for Pictou County. She has a background in communications and is passionate about her community. Ann is excited about connecting with local businesses and non-profits, many of which she is already very familiar with after 20 years working at the local radio station. Come and listen how Ann can assist your place of business with hiring needs and learn the importance of partnerships to build a stronger community.  About | Career Connections

Please join me for a chat with Esther Bejarano who is the Coordinator with the North Shore Local Immigration Partnership (LIP). Esther, herself an immigrant, understands the complexity and challenges people experience when moving to a new country, which has been a valuable perspective to have when supporting immigrant settlement and integration which she did with YREACH for 6 years in Colchester County under the umbrella of the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth. Esther’s work with local employers and other organizations on recruiting and retention, shows the important responsibility the community has, and that we must welcome newcomers by educating ourselves on services available and working collaboratively.

Stephanie Jones is a proud 2nd generation Owner/ Operator. She started her McDonalds career early, working her first shift at age 11. She worked in the restaurant with her parents and sister, leaving after university to pursue a career in teaching in 1999. She returned to the business and purchased her first 2 locations in 2010. She is now the proud owner of 11 locations in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Stephanie is a strong believer in immigration, and takes great pride in playing a part in many of her employees moving to Canada, achieving PR, and calling Canada their home. 

Kyle connects with employers to help them strengthen and diversify their workforce; the main focus of his role at Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) is Employer Engagement. He has a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Marketing from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. Kyle is a public relations professional with extensive experience in project management, sales promotion and event planning in private and public sectors. He works in partnership with employers and ISANS staff to plan, develop and deliver supports to employers of all sizes related to recruiting, retaining and integrating immigrants in the workplace.  

Learn how ISANS employer support programs can assist with hiring and retention. For more information, please contact Cliff MacDonald at [email protected]

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Are you busy building your business, but can’t find the talent you need to sustain your growth? Look no further than ISANS supports for employers to help attract and retain immigrant talent.