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Immigration & Community Integration
 

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Hire & Retain International Talent

Immigration Programs

Employer Immigration Tools

Welcome to Pictou County

Learn more about living in Pictou County
Creating a welcoming Pictou County

Immigration Success Stories

Pictou County Partnership We aim to create a more prosperous home for all, now and for generations to come.

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Business & Entrepreneurship Thriving businesses, build thriving communities.

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Immigration & Community Integration Immigration is vital to the prosperity of our economy.

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Hire & Retain International Talent

Immigration Programs

Employer Immigration Tools

Welcome to Pictou County

Learn more about living in Pictou County
Creating a welcoming Pictou County

Immigration Success Stories

Community Impact Organization Shaping an equitable, and resilient Pictou County.

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Invest Here Room to breathe, opportunities to grow.

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Employer Guide to Inclusive & Welcoming Workplaces

Employer Guide to InclusiveEmployer Guide to Inclusive & Welcoming Workplaces

This guide supports employers in creating inclusive workplaces through Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategies. It incorporates insights from the Pictou County Labour Mobility Pilot to help businesses integrate skilled refugees and other diverse talent into their teams.

Why It Matters
Building an inclusive workplace fosters innovation, improves employee satisfaction, and expands access to skilled talent. This guide provides actionable steps for employers to create an environment where all employees feel valued and supported, ultimately strengthening workforce retention and business success.

 

Key Features

  • Practical EDI strategies for workplace inclusion
  • Insights from the Pictou County Labour Mobility Pilot
  • Best practices for integrating skilled refugees and diverse talent

Who Can Benefit?
This guide is ideal for business owners, HR professionals, hiring managers, and organizational leaders looking to build more inclusive teams and workplaces.

How to Use This Resource

  • Review the EDI strategies and best practices outlined in the guide.
  • Apply recommended approaches when hiring and onboarding diverse talent.
  • Use insights from the Labour Mobility Pilot to enhance your workplace policies.
  • Share this guide with your HR team and leadership to implement inclusivity initiatives.

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DOCUMENT: To enhance knowledge and understanding among Pictou County employers and promote clear communication about immigration, the Pictou County Partnership has compiled a comprehensive list of common immigration terms and their definitions.

DOCUMENT: This workbook has been created for employers to help guide you through the process of hiring a foreign national through either the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) or the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).

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DOCUMENT: This guide supports new employees, especially those who are newcomers to Canada, in understanding the onboarding process, integrating into the workplace, and becoming familiar with the organizational culture.

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