The pandemic has affected the Canadian labour market a lot which has resulted in decline in some occupations while some have become more in-demand. Canada’s Nova Scotia province is no exception and the government has highlighted the jobs that are affected the most.
Because of the pandemic, many lost their jobs or their working hours were reduced for public health measures. All such measures and other restrictions were imposed to restrict the spread of the virus.
Occupations that became more in-demand are mentioned below:
Business, finance and administration jobs
There was no adverse effect of the pandemic restrictions on such jobs as they can be easily done remotely. Some of these specific jobs include:
- Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 1111)
- Administrative officers (NOC 1221)
- Administrative assistants (NOC 1241)
- General office support workers (NOC 1411)
Natural and applied sciences and related jobs
Jobs in these sectors did not see much downfall even during the whole pandemic situation. Keeping all the COVID-19 and physical distancing norms in mind, these jobs can be easily carried out. Moreover, they can be accomplished remotely as well. Some of these jobs include:
- Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171)
- Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173)
- Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174)
- Deck officers, water transport (NOC 2273)
- User support technicians (NOC 2282)
Health jobs
Even before the entire pandemic situation, jobs in healthcare sectors were in high demand in the Nova Scotia province. And the primary reason for the same is the aging population in the province and the need of home healthcare services.
- Jobs that have seen an increase in demand include:
- Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012)
- Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233)
- Massage therapists (NOC 3236)
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413)
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related jobs
Most of the construction related jobs were operated as usual as before the pandemic. The jobs were carried out keeping the physical distancing in mind and using PPE on the operational sites. Even the jobs such as labourers, carpenters and helpers continued to be in demand during the pandemic and till now. More specialized jobs that of long-haul truck drivers, heavy equipment operators and trade persons also continued to be in-demand amidst and after pandemic. Such in-demand jobs include:
- Carpenters (NOC 7271)
- Transport truck drivers (NOC 7511)
- Delivery and currier service drivers 9NOC 7521)
- Heavy equipment operators, except crane (NOC 7521)
- Construction trades helpers and labourers (NOC 7611)
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