Business Support Series 
The Business Support Webinar Series will explore timely topics with  industry experts to provide key insights and answers on the best ways to succeed as a business.  Hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, this series will feature a wide range of topics on how to survive and thrive.   

Accessing International Talent & Immigration Resources in 2021

We invite you to join us for this special Business Support Series, where you will hear from Mary-Jo McKay from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration and Population Growth and Al Tek from Halifax Partnership’s Labour Market Team.

There will be an overview of the various provincial immigration streams for accessing international talent for your company, with a focus on the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP).

At the end of the presentation, there will be a Q&A period to answer any of your questions. Register today and submit your questions in advance!

Three takeaways from this webinar:

• The process and benefits of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot.

• An understanding of the provincial immigration programs available for employers.

• How the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration and Population Growth & Halifax Partnership can support your hiring needs of international talent.

How does this topic help support the business community?

Businesses will be informed of the various immigration and labour programs that are available to them and how to access these resources to support their business growth

MEET YOUR PRESENTERS:

AL TEK, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, ATLANTIC IMMIGRATION PILOT, HALIFAX PARTNERSHIP
 

Al Tek is focused on building awareness of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot with a goal to identify and connect employers looking to fill labour gaps with experts in Nova Scotia’s Office of Immigration.

Al brings diverse experience in the public, private, education and tech sectors and a focus on relationship building to his role.

What excites Al most about Halifax is the continued growth of Halifax’s population, businesses, and the advancements in innovation in the city he calls home.

Al holds a Bachelor of Computer Science degree from Dalhousie University and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Laval University, Quebec.

 

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MARY-JO MACKAY, MANAGER, EXTERNAL RELATIONS, NOVA SCOTIA OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION

As the Manager of External Relations for the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration, Mary-Jo works closely with diverse stakeholders to enhance their understanding of immigration and use of immigration programs.

Prior to this position, Mary-Jo spent 13 years with the Provincial Departments of Communities Culture and Heritage, and Tourism Culture and Heritage. She is passionate about immigration and workplace diversity and has worked internationally in Europe, Latin America and Africa.

Mary-Jo holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Carleton University, an Environmental Engineering Diploma from the University College of Cape Breton and a Master of Environmental Studies Degree from the University of Waterloo.

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