Nova Scotia’s Labour Market

Nova Scotia is home to Halifax, now considered to be one of the leading technology based cities in Canada. It is projected that the labour market in Nova Scotia will experience an average employment growth of 1.5% per year until 2007.

As the Nova Scotia economy continues to transform itself for the global economy, the Province has a definite need for educated, trained and skilled workers. We will also need people with an understanding of the world beyond our shores.

Relevant Linksinfo

For valuable information about Nova Scotia’s labour market, visit the following links:

Human Resources and Social Development Canada
This website contains information about the Nova Scotian labour market such as labour market statistics, occupation summaries, wage information and community profiles. For more information please visit the Human Resources and Social Development Canada website.

Skills Nova Scotia
The Department of Education's Skills Nova Scotia Framework also contains information about skills development for Nova Scotia.

Labour Market Information and Career Planning Tools
Information on Labour Market Information and Career Planning Tools can be found at the Department of Education website. Of particular interest is the Career Options occupational handbook which explains the educational requirements to work in a specific field.

For information on sectors requiring skilled personnel, visit the Opportunity Sectors section of this website.