Labour Market Information is information about jobs and the people who do them. We gather labour market information as we consider our career options. Some ways you can gather information is by talking to people about the jobs they do, referring to reliable sources (like the ones below) for statistics and trends and, researching what the future outlooks are for different fields and different areas in the province.
For Spring 2025 check out our youth-focused Job and Volunteer Opportunity Board
Nova Scotia Works online- for career planning tools, articles and connection to
the free services of Nova Scotia Works Centres across the province.
The new site LMI.novascotia.ca presents the latest statistics for our Province as well as excellent regional information,
skills in demand, resources for education and more.
Sources of Information:
Association of Industry Sector Councils is a collective of 14 Nova Scotian industry councils and organizations at aisc.ca
Labour Force Survey: Nova Scotia Highlights can be found online at lmi.novascotia.ca/LFS
The monthly report of Online Job Postings in Nova Scotia can be found at lmi.novascotia.ca/OnlineJobs
The Centre for Employment Innovation at St Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia's Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration
Additional Items of Note:
Future Skills Centre/Conference Board of Canada – Skills and Productivity: Which skills shortages are impacting Canadian productivity?
Future Skills Centre – What Works for Newcomer Integration
Labour Market Information Council (LMiC) – The state of youth employment in Canada
Labour Market Information Council (LMiC) – Labour market resilience in the face of an aging population
European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) – Tracking the green transition in labour markets
Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience – The Demand for Digital Skills in Canada’s Nonprofit Sector
Conference Board of Canada – The Next Frontier in Canada’s Agri-Food Sector: Technology-Driven Labour and Skills Transitions
Conference Board of Canada – Hiring Green: An Analysis of the Demand for Green Skills in Canada
Conference Board of Canada – Social Emotional Skills in the Workplace: Insights from Canadian Employers
😀 Public school students and staff have access to myBlueprint Career and Education planner to help with career exploration, resume and cover letter templates, course planning and self-discovery!
Access to this platform through the AVRCE Launchpad, Learning Commons or https://education.myblueprint.ca/ns