The Department of Labour is committed to ensuring employment for Bahamians.  In the best interest of unemployed Bahamian nationals and residents, the Department’s Employment Exchange Section assists job seekers with locating private sector jobs. Essentially, the Employment Exchange Section matches job vacancies to suitable job seekers.

Interested persons must be Bahamian nationals or residents to qualify for this service.

1. Visit the Employment Exchange Section of the Department of Labour, dressed appropriately for an interview with the required documents. 
2. Fill out an Application for Employment form, and wait to be called by an officer. 
3. The officer would review the application and counsel the applicant as may be necessary, advising of the existence of any suitable vacancies.

Where suitable vacancies exist, the officer would issue a referral card to the job seeker.  If no suitable vacancies exist, the job seeker should visit his / her assigned employment officer at least once a week and call as often as desired to follow-up.

Application for Employment form (also available at the Employee Exchange Section of the Department of Labour)

• A Bahamian passport or driver’s licence, and a National Insurance number as proof of Bahamian nationality
• A social services card (for those persons on Social Services Continuous Assistance)
• A resident permit, in the case of non-Bahamians, as proof of resident status
• A spousal permit, in the case of non-Bahamian spouses, as proof of resident status

This service is offered free of charge.

The Employment Exchange Section at the Department’s New Providence location, or any of the Department of Labour offices listed below.

New Providence

Department of Labour
Rosetta Street
P.O. N-1586
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 302-2562 / 2550
Fax.(242) 356-5585
Email: labour@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Abaco

Percy Archer Square
Don McKay Boulevard
P.O. Box AB-20250
Marsh Harbour, Abaco
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 367-2133
Fax.(242) 367-2959
Email: labour@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Andros & The Berry Islands

Albert Campbell’s Complex
Queen’s Highway
North Andros
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 329-2181/2
Fax.(242) 329-2220
Vibe(242) 225-1604
Email: labour@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Bimini

General Post Office
Alice Town
Bimini
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 347-3422, 225-3356
Fax.(242) 347-3423
Email: labour@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Eleuthera

Bets Plazza
Queen’s Highway
P.O. Box EL-25177
Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 332-2134
Fax.(242) 332-2875
Email: labour@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Queen’s Highway
Lower Bogue
P.O. Box EL-27854
North Eleuthera
Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 335-1998
Fax.(242) 335-2000
Email: labour@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Exuma

Tracey Bowe Plaza
EX-29290
Exuma
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 336-2030
Fax.(242) 336-2031
Email: labour@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Grand Bahama

Churchill Building
Down Town
P.O. Box F-40589
Freeport, Grand Bahama
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 351-6846, 352-7865/6
Fax.(242) 352-9869
Email: labour@bahamas.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays