Our Mission
By collaborating with employers, intermediaries, and community we aim to create and fill 575 meaningful jobs. By targeting this critical number, we strive to address the disproportionate rates of underemployment and unemployment, where Black people in Nova Scotia are twice as likely, and African Nova Scotians are four times as likely, to face these challenges.
African Nova Scotians are a distinct People who descend from free and enslaved Black Planters, Black Loyalists, Black Refugees, Maroons and other Black people who inhabited the original 52 land-based Black communities in that part of Mi’kma’ki known as Nova Scotia
Featured Job Postings
Program & Outreach Coordinator
The Program & Outreach Coordinator supports the effective delivery of programs and outreach activities, working under the direction of the Manager of Programs & Partnerships. This role assists in the coordination and execution of youth-focused programs, events, and community outreach initiatives that advance PREP’s mission to inspire and prepare students for college and university. The Coordinator will focus on planning logistics, supporting event delivery, managing outreach efforts, and maintaining strong communication with students, parents, and community partners while ensuring programs are organized, welcoming, and impactful for youth.
Fund Development & Community Engagement Officer
The Fund Development & Community Engagement Officer will be involved in the fundraising efforts of the organization and act as the liaison with community groups supporting Adsum. Reporting to, and working closely with the Executive Director, this role will represent Adsum at community events and build and manage relationships with external stakeholders such as sponsors, prospects, service clubs and others. The Fund Development & Community Engagement Officer will create and manage Adsum’s social media calendar and content and lead special event planning. The position will also provide communications support as needed.
Senior Community Food Coordinator
The Senior Community Food Coordinator is responsible for growing relationships with and
between diverse organizations, businesses, and researchers in the Halifax and Nova
Scotian food system in order to create a mutually supportive and interconnected food
community in HRM that can work together to transform the food system. The Senior Community Food Coordinator works in a collaborative, impact-oriented environment with the HFC members as well as other EAC colleagues and community, public, and private sector partners.
Continuing Care Assistant (DESIGNATED)
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Specialist is a subject matter expert in procurement policies, processes, standards, and best practices. They provide ongoing guidance on both public and private procurement processes while seeking creative, sustainable procurement solutions for various department needs. They are responsible for validating the integrity, consistency, quality, and compliance of documentation received and produced, for both internal and external clients and vendors.