Want to get hired?

NORTHERN

Tell us why you're the top pick!

What is HireMeNorthernNS?

It’s a chance for students approaching graduation, new graduates, newcomers, and jobseekers to showcase their skills and tell local employers why they should be their next hire!

About the Northern Connector Program

How It Works

exposure

Submit a pitch and get direct exposure to potential employers from Colchester, Pictou and Cumberland Counties!

The Pitch

Competition opens February 16th at 9:00AM

Submit a 60-second video clip pitching to local employers on why you should be their next hire.

Voting

People's Choice voting will run from March 19 - March 28.

Vote for your favourite!

Winners Announced

The selection committee will deliberate, and winners announced April 1, 2021.

Good luck!

PRIZES

and the winner is

Share your profile with friends and family for people’s choice votes and have a better chance towards winning our prizes!

The top 3 pitches, as chosen by our selection committee will receive

1st

$1000

3 meetings with businesses

Professional Headshot

2nd

$500

One-on-one LinkedIn Support

Professional Headshot

3rd

$250

Professional Headshot

Video Resources

INFORMATION SESSION

Catch Up - On Demand

The top 3 pitches, as chosen by our selection committee will receive

Hosted By: Ashley Hickey

Brand Strategist - Digital Trendsetter

Eligibility Requirements

Rules

You must be a resident of Colchester, Pictou, or Cumberland Counties in Nova Scotia.

Currently in post-secondary studies, or;

Have graduated from a post-secondary institution in the last two years, or;

Recently moved to Colchester, Pictou, or Cumberland Counties in the last 12 months from a location outside of Atlantic Canada and have postsecondary education, or;

A young professional in these regions looking for meaningful employment.
A young professional is someone between the ages of 18-35 that has post-secondary education but lacks work experience (less than 2 years).