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Employment and work in Halifax, Nova Scotia

ISANS Main Office - Facilitating Access to Skilled Talent (FAST) Program

Offered by Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia Mumford - Main Office

Website checked March 2026

In short

The FAST program is for skilled immigrants who want to get a head start in their career in Nova Scotia. Biotechnology and life sciences.

Who it is for
Newcomers and immigrants, Refugees; Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee
What it helps with
Money to get by, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, A job
Cost and access
Free
Where
Suite 2120, 6960 Mumford Rd, Halifax, NS B3L 4P1
How to reach
(902) 406-0863 · Website
Last verified
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About this service

The FAST program is for skilled immigrants who want to get a head start in their career in Nova Scotia.

FAST is a free, online employment program to help you prepare to work in Canada in the following sectors:

Trades

Biotechnology and life sciences

IT and data services

Accounting

Culinary arts

The FAST program will help you to:

better understand your industry sector and occupation in Canada

learn about Canadian workplace culture

evaluate your skills and knowledge

identify opportunities to fill skills and competency gaps

To be eligible for this program you must:

have a minimum of 2 years of experience in one of the five key sectors mentioned above

be a Permanent Resident, immigrant Canadian citizen, provincial nominee, or international graduate in Nova Scotia

be registered as an ISANS client and have an Employment Specialist

have a minimum language level of CLB 5+

How do I get in touch?

Call (902) 406-0863, or use the website.

Phone
(902) 406-0863
Website
https://www.isans.ca/find-employment/fast-program/

Listed in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Suite 2120, 6960 Mumford Rd, Halifax, NS B3L 4P1

Suite 2120, 6960 Mumford Rd, Halifax, NS B3L 4P1Halifax, Nova Scotia

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