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Dalhousie University

Dalhousie Job and Career Fair

The Job & Career Fair is the largest on-campus career fair, open to all Dalhousie and King’s students! The event takes place every year in February in the McInnes Room on the 2nd floor in the Student Union Building (6136 University Avenue). Stay tuned for information on the 2021 event. Top five reasons YOU should attend:  You’ll meet employers & organizations from across Canada who are hiring! You’ll learn about new jobs and industries. You’ll explore career options including full-time, part-time, summer, professional & co-op opportunities. You’ll practice your networking skills and make connections. You’ll get free swag from employers. Register

Ocean Solutions Exchange

Ocean Solutions Exchange

Join us for our virtual discussion to learn from global industry experts about opportunities to solve major ocean sector problems. The Ocean Startup Challenge will award $1.4 Million in 2021 to start and grow new ocean tech companies in Canada. Leading up to the launch of the Challenge, we're hosting a six-part series of industry-led presentations and interactive networking sessions. This speaker series will bring together ocean industry experts in shipping and transportation, fisheries and aquaculture, naval and defence, energy and marine bio-resources. You will hear from industry leaders who will discuss the challenges faced by each sector, highlight opportunities in the market, and share other insights into their respective fields. Join us on Tuesday, February 23 at 1 pm AST for part four of the virtual dialogue series focused on naval and defence. After the panel discussion, you'll have a chance to connect with speakers and other attendees during sector networking. You'll hear from: Tobias Stapleton, Co-Founder, Managing Director, Blue Innovation Symposium Mae Seto, PhD, Associate Professor & Irving Chair in Marine Engineering and Autonomous Systems John Waterston, Program Manager, DARPA Ocean of Things Sue Molloy, PhD, PEng, President Glas Ocean Electric Michael Brasseur, Co-Chair, NATO Maritime Advisory Board, […]

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ADVANCE: International Women’s Day Celebration

Join The Centre for Women in Business on Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. for our annual ADVANCE: International Women’s Day celebration. While we celebrate and support women 365 days a year, this event allows us to reflect on our 28-year-long purpose to provide opportunities for women that enable them to advance, grow, and prosper in business as owners, leaders, and drivers of our economy. We invite you to join us virtually and… SHARE A LAUGH with an opening from Erica Sigurdson – a Canadian comedian, writer, producer, and haberdasher best known for her rapier wit on CBC Radio’s smash hit The Debaters. BE INSPIRED by the empowering words of our keynote Eleanor Beaton – a local, globally recognized women’s leadership expert, business coach, writer, and the host of Power + Presence + Position. MEET & CELEBRATE local women business owners and organizations who support them through small group networking. CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE gender bias and inequality – this year’s global International Women’s Day theme. Member tickets: Complimentary! Included in your membership fee Community & future member tickets: $15 + HST Register

Setup for Success

Setup for Success: Improving Pathways for Talent Retention

Digital Nova Scotia and Saint Mary's University are extending an invitation to professionals working in the tech sector for a roundtable discussion on our joint research initiative, Setup for Success. As part of this ongoing research project, we recently conducted an industry survey to learn more about current onboarding practices within the tech sector and will be presenting our findings during this virtual roundtable. By joining us for this discussion, you will be helping to validate our research on the current onboarding practices in the tech sector and shaping and directing the creation of a future tool that will support the development of onboarding programs in the industry. We hope to see you there! Who should attend? This roundtable is designed for professionals currently working in the tech sector who have experience being onboarded but do not make hiring decisions or onboard new team members in their current role. Register

Coffee Talk

Centre for Women in Business Coffee Talk

Join the Centre for Women in Business online! Coffee Talk is designed to connect women in business across Nova Scotia with each other, encourage collaborations and improve business skills through sharing. Each session will include a welcome, introductions, and a facilitated discussion on recent news or trends in business. When: Thursdays from 9-10am Where: Online – A computer with reliable, high-speed internet connection and a headset with a microphone are required. Cost: Complimentary! Thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, TD Bank Group, this program continues to be available to all women business owners in Nova Scotia at no cost. Registration is required. Register

Setup for Success

Setup for Success: Improving Pathways for Talent Retention

Digital Nova Scotia and Saint Mary's University are extending an invitation to professionals working in the tech sector for a roundtable discussion on our joint research initiative, Setup for Success. As part of this ongoing research project, we recently conducted an industry survey to learn more about current onboarding practices within the tech sector and will be presenting our findings during this virtual roundtable. By joining us for this discussion, you will be helping to validate our research on the current onboarding practices in the tech sector and shaping and directing the creation of a future tool that will support the development of onboarding programs in the industry. We hope to see you there! Who should attend? Professionals currently working in the tech sector who are responsible for the hiring and/or onboarding process of new team members. Register

Coffee Talk

Centre for Women in Business Coffee Talk

Join the Centre for Women in Business online! Coffee Talk is designed to connect women in business across Nova Scotia with each other, encourage collaborations and improve business skills through sharing. Each session will include a welcome, introductions, and a facilitated discussion on recent news or trends in business. When: Thursdays from 9-10am Where: Online – A computer with reliable, high-speed internet connection and a headset with a microphone are required. Cost: Complimentary! Thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, TD Bank Group, this program continues to be available to all women business owners in Nova Scotia at no cost. Registration is required. Register

CBRCC AGM

CBRCC Annual General Meeting

Join the Chamber for their AGM and a fireside conversation with key sectors contributing to economic growth. Join the Chamber of Commerce over a catered lunch for the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce's 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 30, 2021, at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre. The Chamber's AGM will welcome incoming board members and speak to the Chamber's initiatives and advocacy efforts for the reported 2020 year. Following the Chamber's AGM formalities, we will then host an exciting and informative fireside conversation: Opportunity Is Here, where you will hear from leaders in the real estate, construction and biotech sectors. These industries are currently thriving, attracting investments and creating new opportunities here on Cape Breton Island. This is an excellent chance to learn about these sectors and how they are advancing economic growth. Speakers include: Roger Boutilier - Chief Executive Officer at Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® Trent Soholt - Executive Director at Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council Bob Pelley - Regional Manager, Cape Breton and Northern Nova Scotia at Innovacorp Dr. Beth Mason - Chief Executive Officer of The Verschuren Centre For this event, all COVID-19 protocols will be strictly followed based on the Government […]

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Skills Canada Nova Scotia – Virtual Career Showcase

On Monday, May 3rd, we're hosting an online virtual career showcase where your students will be able to explore careers in skilled trades and technologies from the safety of their classrooms. Just like a regular career fair, your students will have the opportunity to browse booths set up by leading industry partners and get a snapshot into a variety of different careers through presentations, interviews & more. Your students can engage with the event by participating in the built-in trivia contest, and by doing so they will be entered to win a variety of amazing prizes. More details to come! And if that's not enough: register & save the date for an amazing presentation by our special keynote speaker! Register

CWB Coffee

CWB: Coffee Talk

Join the Centre for Women in Business online! Coffee Talk is designed to connect women in business across Nova Scotia with each other, encourage collaborations and improve business skills through sharing. Each session will include a welcome, introductions, and a facilitated discussion on recent news or trends in business. When: Thursdays from 9-10 am Where: Online – A computer with a reliable, high-speed internet connection and a headset with a microphone is required. Cost: Complimentary! Thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, TD Bank Group, this program continues to be available to all women business owners in Nova Scotia at no cost. Registration is required. REGISTER

Female Tech Founders, Funders and Fortifiers Breakfast Series

Celebrating women in the Atlantic Tech sector. BDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund and BDC Technology Industry team, along with the Genesis Centre, invite you to attend the virtual edition of the Female, Founders, Funders and Fortifiers event series. We look forward to seeing you there! REGISTER

Annual General Meeting Featuring: ‘Disrupt the Dialogue on Diversity Panel’

Join the TECHNATION’s National Board of Directors on June 23 for the Annual General Meeting (AGM), where we will discuss the ongoing success on behalf of our members. Following the AGM will be a dynamic roundtable discussion with experienced C-suite level female leaders. Grab a beverage of your choice and get updated on current TECHNATION activities from National Board Chair Kevin Peesker, President, Microsoft Canada, including financials, the appointment of new directors, and an overview of the year from Angela Mondou, President & CEO of TECHNATION. After the formal portion of the AGM, we move directly into a panel presentation of female CEOs on diversity disruption. Growth in diverse representation on boards and in C-suites at technology companies has increased worldwide in the past ten years. However, there is still a long way to go in Canada. There are sweeping disparities between men and women in representation at the highest levels and in pay, and the Canadian technology industry is no exception REGISTER