Some occupations in Nova Scotia are in higher demand than others due to the pandemic
COVID- 19 rules have resulted in a fundamentally different workplace than existed previously, with some industries faring better than others in making the necessary changes. Canada has released official information demonstrating the impact of the epidemic on job possibilities in Nova Scotia. Many Canadians lost their employment or had their working hours reduced as a result of public health initiatives to prevent the virus’s spread. The hotel business was struck very severely.
Other jobs, on the other hand, have seen an increase in demand, which are listed below with respective National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes:
Jobs related to business, finance, and administration
As many of these jobs can be performed remotely, they were untouched by pandemic-related health precautions. Some of the most in-demand jobs in the field of business, finance, and administration are as follows:
NOC 1111 – Financial auditors and accountants
NOC 1221 – Administrative officers
NOC 1241 – Administrative assistants
NOC 1411 – General office support workers
Jobs related to natural and applied sciences, as well as occupations linked to them
Throughout the COVID-19 epidemic, jobs in these sectors fared pretty well. Many people were able to continue working while adhering to physical distance and other health precautions, or while working remotely. Engineers in different disciplines have had strong career prospects, and the number of individuals working in computer and information systems occupations in Nova Scotia has been continuously growing. The following are some of the most in-demand jobs in the field of natural and applied sciences as well as other occupations connected to them:
NOC 2171 – Information systems analysts and consultants
NOC 2173 – Software engineers and designers
NOC 2174 – Computer programmers and interactive media developers
NOC 2273 – Deck officers, water transport
NOC 2282 – User support technicians
Jobs related to the healthcare sector:
Health vocations employ one-tenth of Nova Scotia’s workforce. Because of the province’s elderly population and the growing popularity of homecare, there was a demand for these professions prior to COVID-19. The epidemic boosted demand even further. Here are some of the jobs related to the health industry that have been positively impacted:
NOC 3012 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
NOC 3233 – Licensed practical nurses
NOC 3236 – Massage therapists
NOC 3413 – Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
Jobs related to trades, transportation, and equipment operators, as well as associated jobs
Many construction jobs were unaffected by the epidemic. Professionals were required to agree to physical distancing standards as well as the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) on-site. Less specialist construction occupations, such as carpenters, labourers, and assistants, are in high demand and are anticipated to remain so. Because of the growing number of hospitals, highway, and private sector projects, specialized tradespeople and heavy equipment operators may also be in demand. Long-haul truck drivers were already in high demand prior to the epidemic. This demand has considerably grown. Here is a list of some of the occupations that may be available in Nova Scotia:
NOC 7271 – Carpenters
NOC 7511 – Transport truck drivers
NOC 7514 – Delivery and courier service drivers
NOC 7521 – Heavy equipment operators, except crane
NOC 7611 – Construction trades helpers and labourers
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How to apply to immigrate to Nova Scotia
If you wish to live permanently in Nova Scotia, you may have a few options. To fulfil provincial labour market demands, Canada’s provinces and territories attract and retain immigrants. This is to aid the growth of the Canadian economy. If you have the professional expertise, especially in a high-demand field, you may have many possibilities for acquiring permanent residency in Canada. You can also utilize your job expertise to apply for permanent residence through one of Canada’s primary economic class immigration programs as given below:
FSWP (Federal Skilled Worker Program)
FSTP (Federal Skilled Trades Program)
CEC (Canadian Experience Class)
It is crucial to highlight here that you will be required to use Canada’s Express Entry system to do this, however, this system is only for specialized labour. Only the following occupations are deemed skilled among those mentioned above:
NOC 1111 – Financial auditors and accountants
NOC 1221 – Administrative officers
NOC 1241 – Administrative assistants
NOC 2171 – Information systems analysts and consultants
NOC 2173 – Software engineers and designers
NOC 2174 – Computer programmers and interactive media developers
NOC 2273 – Deck officers, water transport
NOC 2282 – User support technicians
NOC 3012 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
NOC 3233 – Licensed practical nurses
NOC 3236 – Massage therapists
NOC 7271 – Carpenters
Furthermore, Nova Scotia has its own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which allows persons with work experience to immigrate to the province. The province’s Skilled Worker Stream is for those who have a work offer from a Nova Scotia firm who are skilled, semi-skilled, or low-skilled. The In-Demand Occupation Stream is for those who have been offered a job in an intermediate-skilled occupation (NOC Skill Level C). Express Entry stream is open to skilled candidates with at least one year of work experience in the province and an Express Entry profile.
In Nova Scotia, Express Entry candidates who meet specific provincial labour market demands can also apply for the Labour Market Priorities Stream.
Another option to consider is the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP). Companies in the Atlantic provinces may now recruit foreign nationals for positions that they couldn’t fill in Canada thanks to this accelerated immigration scheme. Under the AIP, employers are not required to conduct a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before hiring foreign nationals. The Atlantic provinces are Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
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