Nova Scotia is pleased to have one of the fastest growing economies in Canada. Our economy is based on traditional sectors such as natural resources, tourism and hospitality, health care and research, manufacturing, as well as the newer fields in information and computer technology.

Depending on your skills and qualifications, you should be able to find a rewarding career in Nova Scotia. Please read this section of the website carefully to find out what skills are most needed in Nova Scotia, and what qualifications are required.

High Demand Sectors

Nova Scotia has a number of occupation categories reporting a need for skilled, qualified personnel, including:

• Oil and gas related fields
• Geology
• Accounting
• Sales
• Technicians/ engineers
• Supervisors
• Industrial
• Computer information systems
• Health Care: nurses, doctors
• Accounting and finance

The province is looking overseas for people with the experience, skills and desire to make a contribution in these areas.

Other Opportunities

In Nova Scotia, there are good jobs available in a variety of other sectors, including:

• Energy
• Internet technology and communications
• Environmental management
• Film & TV production
• Life sciences
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Utilities
• Transportation & warehousing
• Business and personal services
• Health care
• Agriculture
• Natural resources (fishing, mining, forestry and others)

For more information visit the Nova Scotia's Labour Market section of this website.