Labour Market Information News: Online Job Postings in Nova Scotia for February 2025
The Online Job Posting report covering February 2025 is now available.
Online Job Postings in Nova Scotia – February 2025 Highlights:
The total number of job postings in Nova Scotia measured by Vicinity Jobs was 7,722 during the month of February 2025 (seasonally unadjusted). Total postings increased by 985 (+14.6%) compared to February 2024.
- The number of postings were down 15.9% (-1,455 postings) from the prior month.
- The average number of postings over the trailing 12-month period (March 2024 to February 2025) was 8,198 – 2.0% lower than the average in the same period in the previous year (March 2023 to February 2024) of 8,363.
Job postings by volume by occupation and industry were different.
- During the month of February, the number of job postings by industry was highest for “health care & social assistance” (899 postings, 22.2%) and “retailed trade” (672 postings, 16.6%), followed by “accommodation and Food Services” (385 postings, 9.5%).
- The occupation category with the most online job postings in February was “sales and services,” accounting for 36.7% of all identifiable postings, followed by “business, finance and administration”, and “trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations”.
Most non-managerial online job postings require a formal education.
- Among non-managerial postings, 77.1% of postings in February required a formal education (secondary school or higher).
- The most common skill level required of online job postings in February was “post-secondary education or apprenticeship program (2 to 3 years)” (1,138 postings, 18.1%).
Employer corporate websites were the main source of over half of February’s online job postings.
- Employer corporate websites were the main source of 53.3% of February’s online job postings (4,117 postings).
- Service Canada Job Bank (614 postings, 8.0%) was also a significant source of online postings.
Town of Mahone Bay Unveils Virtual Tour of Edgewater Construction
The Town of Mahone Bay has launched an engaging virtual tour that offers an inside look at the upcoming Edgewater Street construction.
A Closer Look at the Project
The virtual tour showcases the latest developments along Edgewater Street, highlighting key upgrades such as:
- New sidewalks and improved drainage systems
- Modern street lighting and enhanced streetscape features
- Redesigned traffic and bike lanes that promote safer mobility
This immersive experience provides clear visuals and informative commentary that detail the project’s objectives and anticipated benefits for the community.
Stay Connected
Developed by the town’s public works team, the tour is part of a broader effort to keep the public informed and engaged throughout the construction process. Residents can now easily follow the project’s evolution and understand how these improvements will enhance safety, accessibility, and overall quality of life in Mahone Bay.
To explore the transformation firsthand, watch the virtual tour on YouTube.
Labour Market Information News: Labour Force Survey covering February 2025
The latest Labour Force Survey is available covering February 2025.
Labour Force Survey (February 2025) Highlights:
Employment in Nova Scotia dropped by 0.8% in February, losing 4,300 jobs, leading to a 0.7-percentage-point increase in the province’s unemployment rate.
- Part-time employment dropped by 5,700 jobs (-6.3%), partially offset by gains in full-time employment (+1,500, +0.3%).
- Nova Scotia’s unemployment rate rose by 0.7 percentage points to 6.6% in February.
- The employment rate dropped by 0.6 percentage point to 57.4% in February.
Changes in employment varied among demographic groups and regions.
- Both men's and women's employment contracted over the past month. However, men gained 2,200 full-time jobs while women lost 700.
- All three main age groups experienced job losses in the last month with youth (15 to 24 years) seeing the largest decline.
- In February 2025 (three-month average from December 2024 to February 2025) compared to January 2025 (November 2024 to January 2025), Southern and Halifax regions reported small job gains of 500 jobs & 300 jobs each. The rest three regions experienced job loss, led by North Shore (-1,300 jobs, -1.8%).
Changes in employment levels by industry were mixed.
- Over the past month, employment in the goods-producing sector declined by 1.0%, while the service-producing sector saw a 0.8% decline.
- In the last month, the top expanding industry was “construction” (+2,600 jobs, +6.0%). The top contracting industry was “agriculture” (-1,700 jobs, -35.4%).
- Compared to twelve months ago (February 2024), employment gains were largest in the “construction” (+6,600 jobs, +16.8%). This was followed by “accommodation and food services” (+3,600 jobs, +10.8%) & “health care and social assistance” (+3,100 jobs, +3.8%).
- Employment declines compared to twelve months ago were largest in the “other services (except public administration)” (-4,500 jobs, -8.4%), “wholesale and retail trade” (-3,300 jobs, -3.9%), and “manufacturing” (-3,100 jobs, -19.5%).