We are happy to announce that the Government of Nova Scotia will attending Jobs Expo Dublin. They will be recruiting on behalf of companies in the province.
Nova Scotia is one of the four Atlantic provinces of Canada and home to nearly 1 million people. Set on Canada's east coast, Nova Scotia has over 3,800 coastal islands in addition to the mainland territory. Halifax, with a population of over 400,000 people, is Nova Scotia's largest city and its political capital. It is also one of Canada's major seaports and a main gateway to the Atlantic Ocean.
Halifax is the capital and one of Canada's most important ports, especially for new immigrants. Halifax's Pier 21, which was once the main entry point for newcomers to Canada, is now an immigration museum.
As a provincial capital, government at all levels is an important employer in the Halifax area. Halifax is also home to central operations for Canada's Department of National Defense. Another major employer in the city is the Port of Halifax, one of the most important ports in North America. Like any major modern city, Halifax is home to a thriving service industry and many private sector companies. With the growth of offshore oil and gas production, this sector is becoming an increasingly important employer in Nova Scotia.
Halifax is a center for learning and culture. The city is home to a large number of post-secondary institutions, most notably Dalhousie University and Saint Mary's University. The community enjoys a bustling artistic scene, one which produces some of Canada's top musicians. Halifax has also grown recent years as a center for film production.
Nova Scotia has a very diverse economy. It includes key industries in the service, manufacturing and mining sectors.
Nova Scotia has a highly developed forestry sector as well as a highly specialized commercial agriculture sector. The mining sector is dominated by coal production. The province of Nova Scotia has recently begun to benefit from the extensive exploration of offshore oil and gas has been undertaken in the past decade.
Since the first commercial production of oil began near Sable Island in 1991, oil and gas revenues have increased significantly, helping to fuel the transformation of Nova Scotia's economy.
Tourism is also an important sector in the provincial economy. Almost two million visitors come to Nova Scotia each year, many of which come from outside Canada.
