Nova Scotians have a justly deserved reputation as loyal and
hard-working employees. They report some of the highest levels of job
satisfaction and organizational commitment in Canada. Companies that
locate here also benefit from being able to attract and retain the best
and brightest from all over the world, particularly native Atlantic
Canadians.
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Workforce Development
There are many forms of support available to help your business hire the
employees it needs to grow and develop the skills and education of your
workforce so that it is as efficient as as productive as it can be.
There are tax credits for hiring apprentices, funding to train your
workers, wage subsidies, and support for improving
the retention of your workers.
Learn more about Workforce Development
Immigration
The Nova Scotia and federal governments work together to promote
immigration to our province. Through our provincial nominee program, we
bring in skilled people based on the real needs of Nova Scotia. Our
Settlement Funding and Labour Market Funding Programs are available to
organizations that provide services to new immigrants to help them
enhance their skills, improve their work prospects, and make informed
labour market choices.
Learn more about Nova Scotia Immigration
Post-Secondary Education
Nova Scotia is home to 11 universities and 13 community college campuses around the province. The capital city, Halifax, has the highest ratio of educational facilities to population in North America. Also dubbed as Canada's University Capital, one in four people living in Nova Scotia has a university degree, which means that it has the highest percentage of employees with a degree, diploma, or certificate in Canada.
Nova Scotia's educational institutions are committed to the economic growth of the province and regularly partner with companies to ensure program curriculum delivers on the needs of the local industry. The Nova Scotia Community College works with more than 100 employers each year. Universities are also responsive and have created specialized programming to support the local game development industry, and the financial services industry, as examples.
Learn more about the advantages of locating your business in Nova Scotia, Canada