COVID- 19 measures have made the workplace seem dramatically different than it did previously, and some industries have fared better than others in making the necessary changes.

A government assessment produced by Canada outlines the employment lost in Nova Scotia as a result of the outbreak.

As a result of public health measures aimed at preventing the spread of the virus, many Canadians have lost their jobs or had their hours curtailed. The hospitality industry is one of the most affected sectors. Other jobs, on the other hand, showed an increase in demand. Some of these positions are listed below. Their National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes are mentioned below.

[A] Administration, Business and Finance related profiles

Because many of these jobs can be performed remotely, they were unaffected by pandemic-related health measures.

Some of the jobs that are in high demand include:

• Administrative assistants (NOC 1241)
• General office support workers (NOC 1411)
• Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 1111)
• Administrative officers (NOC 1221)

[B] Natural & Applied Sciences and associated profiles

During the COVID-19 epidemic, these jobs fared relatively well. Many people were able to work while maintaining physical distance and other health precautions, or while working remotely.

Engineers in many sectors have had solid job prospects, and the number of persons working in computer and information systems jobs in Nova Scotia has been constantly expanding.

The following are some of the most in-demand jobs:

• Deck officers, water transport (NOC 2273)
• User support technicians (NOC 2282)
• Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174)
• Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171)
• Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173)

[C] Healthcare sector profiles

In Nova Scotia, health occupations employ one-tenth of the workforce. Because of the province’s elderly population and the growing popularity of homecare, demand for these occupations existed prior to COVID-19. The pandemic boosted demand even further.

Here are a few examples of jobs that have benefited:

• Massage therapists (NOC 3236)
• Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates (NOC 3413)
• Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012)
• Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233)

[D] Equipment Operators, Trades and Transport related profiles

Many construction jobs were unaffected by the pandemic. Professionals were required to adhere to physical distance guidelines as well as wear personal protection equipment (PPE) while on the job.

Construction positions that are less specialized, such as carpenters, laborers, and helpers, are in high demand, and this trend is projected to continue.

Because of the growing number of healthcare, highway, and private sector projects, specialized tradespeople, and heavy equipment operators may be in great demand.

Long-haul truck drivers were already in high demand prior to the outbreak. This demand has risen dramatically.

Here is a list of jobs that may be in high demand in Nova Scotia:

• Heavy equipment operators, except crane (NOC 7521)
• Construction trades helpers and laborers (NOC 7611)
• Delivery and courier service drivers (NOC 7514)
• Carpenters (NOC 7271)
• Transport truck drivers (NOC 7511)

Details on Nova Scotia Immigration Process

To meet provincial labor market needs, Canada’s provinces and territories attract and retain immigrants. This is to aid Canada’s economic development.

If you have professional experience, especially in a high-demand job, you may have a number of options for obtaining permanent residency in Canada. Your employment experience can also be used to support an application for permanent residence under one of Canada’s primary economic class immigration programs:

• the Canadian Experience Class;
• the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP);
• the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP);
• the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP);
• the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSTP);
• the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FS (CEC).

You’ll need to use Canada’s government Express Entry system to do so. It is crucial to highlight, however, that this method is only for specialized jobs.

Only the following jobs are deemed skilled among those listed above:

• Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171)
• Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173)
• Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174)
• Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233)
• Massage therapists (NOC 3236)
• Carpenters (NOC 7271)
• Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 1111)
• Administrative officers (NOC 1221)
• Administrative assistants (NOC 1241)
• Deck officers, water transport (NOC 2273)
• User support technicians (NOC 2282)
• Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012)

In addition, Nova Scotia has its own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which offers some work-related immigration alternatives. The province’s Skilled Worker Stream is for skilled, semi-skilled, and low-skilled employees who have received a job offer from a Nova Scotia firm.

Those who have a job offer in an intermediate-skilled occupation are eligible for the Occupation In-Demand Stream (NOC Skill Level C).

The Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry stream is for skilled applicants who have worked for an employer in the province for at least a year and have an Express Entry profile.

For Express Entry candidates who meet specified provincial labor market demands, Nova Scotia additionally provides the Labour Market Priorities Stream.

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot is another option to examine (AIP). Employers in the Atlantic provinces can use this fast-track immigration scheme to hire foreign nationals for occupations that they couldn’t fill in Canada. Employers who hire foreign nationals through the AIP do not need to get a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island are the Atlantic provinces.