About Us
History
During the summer and fall of 2001 the North Shore Community Development Association (NSCDA), funded by Human Resources Development Canada, conducted a feasibility study with regards to employment, education and income in our region. The conclusive result of this study was that a centre was needed with a focus of improving the life and employability skills of residents of the North Shore.
Using this information, in February 2002, a wide range of individuals and organizations, including the North Shore and Area Community Health Board, RCMP, NSCDA, Open for Business, and the Nova Scotia Community College came together and formed the North Shore Project Service Management Society (NSPSMS). By-laws and Society objectives were completed and the NSPSMS was officially formed on March 7, 2002.
The North Shore Project Service Management Society is a non-profit organization run by a group of volunteers who make up the Board of Directors. The Society secures funding from Service Canada to hire three staff and operate Open Doors Career Resource Centre.
Mission Statement
The North Shore Project Services Management Society will govern the activities of Open Doors Career Resource Centre to ensure that it is operated in a manner that is hospitable, accountable and responsible to clients' needs in the communities it serves. It will operate cooperatively with individuals, community organizations, government and others to ensure effective delivery of services to the rural area.
Our Board of Directors
- Colin Fowlie
- Hazel Canfield
- Linda Wulf
- Bonnie Langille
- Debbie Farrell
- Christine Pankhurst
- Sherril Benoit
- David Stevenson
Open Doors Career Resource Centre
Open Doors officially opened its doors in April 2002 and has been in operation in the Northern Region of Colchester County ever since. We provide employment services to unemployed adults on the North Shore of Nova Scotia.
Our Staff:
Jayne Holmes (Bottom), Case Manager / Employment Counselor - jayne@opendoorscrc.ca
Jayne provides one on one consultation services to our clients by performing needs assessments to determine new possibilities for career choice or purse skills development training. She also assists in job searching and provides access to information on the labour market and training financing options.
Lisa Redmond (Top Right), Client Service Navigator - lisa@opendoorscrc.ca
Lisa is the face you will see as soon as you enter our Centre. She consults with clients to discover employment assistance needs and offers help with word processing, resume, cover letter, job bank, interviewing and career exploration needs. Lisa updates our job board on a daily basis and also provides overall administrative support for the Centre.
