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
Council Communications Specialist
This position plays a key role in developing newsletters, public updates, digital content, and communications materials that help keep residents informed while supporting municipal priorities.
Youth Case Manager / Mentor
The Youth Case Manager / Mentor will be responsible for completed client intake and needs assessments and help them develop a clear plan to achieve their employment goals with the support of EDGE. The Youth Case Manager / Mentor works with the project team to provide employment and life skills related training and support to youth (ages 18-26)
Youth Health Centre Coordinator
The YHCC provides leadership, informal assessment, service navigation, youth engagement, and support for youth associated with the assigned school facility and its immediate community. The YHCC champions youth health, and health equity and facilitates youth engagement as a component of health-promoting schools.
Job Success Coordinator
The Job Success Coordinator will be responsible for matching clients to employment opportunities and working with employers to promote their client. Priority will be given to African Nova Scotians who self-identify and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.