The pandemic has changed a lot of things in the functioning of the workplace then it was in the pre-pandemic times. Some sectors are suffering loss while some are making the most of the pandemic and flourishing.
A government study was released by the government of Canada which stated that the pandemic had affected the jobs in Nova Scotia.
The pandemic had brought so much chaos with itself. Many Canadians lost their jobs, some lost the number of hours they worked and the pandemic related restrictions limited their movement to cease the spread of the infectious virus. The hospitality sector was one that was badly affected.
Although, there was a list of occupations that witnessed an increase in their demand. The jobs are listed below:
1. Jobs related to Business, finance and administration
Professionals in the field of business, finance and administration jobs can work remotely and therefore had little or no effect because of the pandemic.
The jobs that are still in demand are:
- Assistants to administrators (NOC 1241);
- Auditors and accountants (NOC 1111);
- Administrative officers (NOC 1221);
- General office support workers (NOC 1411);
2. Jobs related to natural and applied sciences
Even the Covid pandemic did not stop these jobs from flourishing. A lot of employees worked keeping in mind the need of physical distancing and other covid restrictions.
The jobs in the computer and information system department and enjoying good job probability. The number of such employment is steadily increasing in the province of Nova Scotia.
Some of which are listed below:
- Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173);
- User support technicians (NOC 2282);
- Deck officers, water transport (NOC 2273);
- Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174);
3. Jobs related to healthcare and wellness
Nova Scotia’s one-tenth population work in the health sector. The pandemic obviously increased the demand for these occupations but the demand was even before when coronavirus came into existence. Canada’s increasing aging population relies on the healthcare system more.
Some of the jobs that have an increased demand are:
- Practical Nurses (NOC 3233);
- Psychiatric Nurses (NOC 3012);
- Masseuse (NOC 3236);
- Associates of patient services (NOC 3413).
4. Transport, trade and equipment operators jobs
The construction related jobs did not become out of demand during the pandemic. The construction site workers had to follow the social distancing norms and also be wearing a PPE kit while working.
Occupations like carpentry, labourers and helpers are also in demand despite the pandemic.
Truck drivers were in demand even before the pandemic, which has now significantly increased.
Other specialized heavy equipment associates and tradesmen are also in demand since the number of healthcare, highway and private sector projects have increased.
Process of immigration to Nova Scotia
To immigrate to Nova Scotia forever, you will have certain pathways to follow.
If you wish to immigrate to Nova Scotia permanently, then you may have a few options to choose from. The Canadian government tries to hold on to the skilled immigrants as they help in supporting the country’s economic growth.
If you have working experience and expertise in any one of the in-demand occupations in Canada, you have a strong chance to get a PR Visa in Canada.
You can also use your employment experience in your application for permanent residency via Economic class immigration programs created by Canada to bridge the labour-market needs of the country.
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC);
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP); and
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).
To be able to qualify for these programs you will first have to use Canada’s Express Entry System. You must also keep in mind that these programs are specially made for skilled workers.
Additionally, The province of Nova Scotia has a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) of its own that enables skilled workers who have work experience already.
For semi, low and adequately skilled workers, in Nova Scotia the government has formulated Skilled Worker Stream.
There is also an Occupation In-Demand Stream that is crafted for those who are employed in an intermediate-skilled occupation (NOC Skill level C).
Employees who are skillful and have worked in Nova Scotia for an year or more might also choose to apply under the Nova Scotia Experience Express Entry stream.
The province also has a Labour Market Priorities stream made for Express Entry applicants who also selectively meet certain labour market needs.
The Atlantic is made up of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island ,and Nova Scotia Apart from these, there is also an Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP). This particular program enables skilled workers in the Atlantic provinces to hire international employers for jobs that were scarce in the Maple country. Employers chosen for this program do not have to get a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) in order to employee skilled immigrants via AIP