Get Connected

The Halifax Connector Program can help newcomers and young and emerging talent  grow their professional network and connect with career opportunities in Halifax.

This highly effective networking program will put you directly in touch with Connectors - business owners and operators, managers, civil servants and community leaders in Halifax who work in the same field as you.

Through one-on-one scheduled meetings with several Connectors you will have the opportunity to enhance your networking skills, build a professional network and improve your job search.

Find out more about How the Program Works

Who can participate?

International students

1. Have obtained a Bachelor of Commerce or MBA degree since 2010 or is enrolled in a co-op program
2. Hold a valid work-permit with a valid passport from their home country or who is a permanent resident to Canada
3. Currently living in Halifax with the intent to work and stay in Nova Scotia
4. Actively pursuing their job search

Find out more on the International Student Stream of the Connector Program

Immigrants

1. Between the ages of 19 – 55 who is a Permanent Resident of Canada
2. Must have immigrated to Canada within the past five years
3. Currently living in Halifax 
4. Currently unemployed and actively pursuing your job search
5. Have completed a minimum of a one year post-secondary education or training program and received a diploma, certificate or degree, and you have relevant skills, experience and training for future employment in a field or sector in Halifax
6. Have sufficient English or French language capability to be employable and to be functional to work in Halifax
7. Have a minimum of one year work experience within the past five years
   
   

Young and Emerging Talent

1. Between the ages of 20 and 40
2. Have completed post-secondary education or training program (Accounting, Finance, IT, Commerce, Insurance and Aerospace related disciplines are strongly preferred)
3. Have sufficient English or French language capability to be employable and to be functional to work in Nova Scotia
4. Have less than 3-5 years of work experience and are actively pursuing your job search
5. Want to live and work in Halifax long-term
6. Are someone who takes initiative, is civil-minded and engaged in our community