SKILLED TRADESPEOPLE WANTED

There are many Skilled Trades jobs that are in-demand in Nova Scotia as the province enters a period of growth while retirements continue to rise.  The construction sector is projected to require approximately 13,750 new apprentices by 2025.

High demand for a variety of occupations including carpenters, bricklayers, mobile crane operators, gas fitters and more. Those holding a Red Seal in these trades from a Province or Territory in Canada can work in Nova Scotia without further training or certification.

Bricklayers in Nova Scotia are busiest from Spring to Fall, many work through the Winter as well. As the provinces continue to develop new schools, hospitals, and housing, the need for skilled Bricklayers continues to grow. Bricklayer is a Red Seal trade that is compulsory certified in Nova Scotia. 

Carpenters can build a great career and live within steps to hiking trails or the ocean if you live in Nova Scotia.  Carpenter is Red Seal trade that is a voluntary trade in Nova Scotia, meaning that to practice the trade, formal training and certification is not required. 

Mobile Crane Operators in Nova Scotia work for construction, industrial, mining, cargo handling, and railway companies.  If you want to be part of Nova Scotia’s booming construction industry while living the East Coast lifestyle, come to Nova Scotia. To operate a crane in Nova Scotia, a person must possess a permit/license issued by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, Technical Safety Division.  Mobile Crane Operator is a Red Seal trade.

Gas Fitters work for gas utility companies and gas servicing companies in Nova Scotia. To be a Gas Fitter in Nova Scotia, a person must possess a permit/license issued by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, Technical Safety Division. Gas Fitter is a Red Seal trade. 

Analysis suggests the industry will need to recruit more than 3,920 new apprentices over the forecast period to keep pace with the anticipated growth in exports and demand related to the Federal shipbuilding program. Employment growth and retirements will continue to drive demand for the recruitment for a variety of occupations including welders, machinists, millwrights, and more. Those holding a Red Seal in these trades from a Province or Territory in Canada can work in Nova Scotia without further training or certification

Welders will find extensive opportunities in Nova Scotia. There is a lot of work throughout the province for anyone who has a passion to weld or would like to learn.

The motive power sector is projected to require approximately 4,520 new apprentices to keep pace with demand requirements over the long term. Retirements and general workforce attrition will be the driving force behind the need for recruitment.

There are many jobs in demand in the Motive Power Sector, but some key opportunities exist for Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians. Those holding a Red Seal in these trades from a Province or Territory in Canada can work in Nova Scotia without further training or certification.

Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians are often employed by companies that own and operate heavy equipment, heavy equipment dealers, rental and service companies, railway transport companies, and urban transit systems. This is a trade in high demand province-wide. Heavy Duty Equipment Technician is a Red Seal trade that is a voluntary trade, meaning training and certification are not required to practice in Nova Scotia.