Career Practitioner / Workshop Coordinator / Employment Support Practitioner, Jennifer MacIntosh, joined the Southwest Employment Services (SES) in July of 2016. As a Career Practitioner, Jennifer assists clients to identify their employment goals and the necessary steps to achieve them.

Before joining Southwest Employment Services, Jennifer worked with the Nova Scotia Community College at the Career Resource Centre as an Employment Specialist. She brings sixteen years of direct experience in employment / career counselling & providing employment related services in the local area, her expertise includes a comprehensive knowledge of the region (services, organizations, and businesses), experience with / in depth understanding of various employment / government programs, as well as a familiarity with / ability to utilize various assessment tools.

Jennifer was raised in Lockeport but moved to Halifax in 1992 to further her education. In 1996 she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Saint Mary’s University and returned to her home community of Lockeport. She later completed a certificate in Human Services – Educational Support from NSCC, Shelburne Campus.

Jennifer spends her spare time as a volunteer for various community organizations, she has been on the board of the Shelburne County Women’s Fishnet for over 20 years and is currently a member of the Lockeport Volunteer Fire Department. Jennifer was a founding member of the Harmony Bazaar Festival of Women & Song Society and served on the board in various capacities up until 2018.

Jennifer is excited to be part of Southwest Employment Services and to continue to provide employment related services to the Shelburne and Lockeport area.

Location: Shelburne and Lockeport
Telephone: 902-875-2200
Fax: 902-265-2120
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