Careers, Jobs and Education Resources for: Nova Scotia Canada
Fast Facts: Nova Scotia is located along the Atlantic coast in the southeastern region of Canada. Its name is a derivation of “New Scotland” in reference to the homeland of its large Scottish population.
Nova Scotia Territories: A 2006 Canada Census of Population estimated Nova Scotia’s populations at just over 900,000. Service related jobs employ the greatest proportion of Nova Scotia’s workforce, led by wholesale and retail trade.
Nova Scotia Territories Economy: Traditionally a resource-based economy, Nova Scotia has since diversified and manufacturing is now the largest sector of the province’s economy. Today small businesses make up a significant portion of Nova Scotia’s business sector. Nova Scotia is also a Canadian leader both the defense and aerospace sectors.
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