Pictou County offers a range of employment opportunities with large companies, growing small businesses, and a robust entrepreneurial community. It is also a great location for remote work.
Large national companies, like Sobeys Inc., Crombie REIT, and Michelin, mid-size companies, like MacGregor's Industrial Group, Wearwell Garments Limited, J.J. MacKay Canada Limited (MacKay Meters), and Velsoft training materials have all made Pictou County home.
(Photo of the New Glasgow Crombie REIT office)
There are opportunities in almost every sector, including the service industry, technology, manufacturing, professional services, and the not-for-profit sector.
Are you looking for employment opportunities?
Nova Scotia Works is part of a province-wide network of employment service centres that are committed to providing inclusive employment services to all Nova Scotians. Career Connections is the Nova Scotia Works office that serves the counties of Pictou, Antigonish, Guysborough.
Nova Scotia Works offices provide a welcoming atmosphere with access to free employment services. Staffs are qualified Certified Career Development Professionals who are knowledgeable, confidential, and experienced in assisting both job seekers and employers.
To view the job board, please click here.
Are you an employer who is seeking talent and skills?
The Pictou County Partnership supports employers in “being immigration ready.”
For support, you can reach out to the Pictou County Partnership by contacting Becky at becky.cowen@pictoucountypartnership.com
Work Remotely from Pictou County
If you are looking for something new. We are looking for great people to join our community.
In Pictou County, you can sign off from work and still catch a few hours at the beach before sunset. You can get across town or to your favourite restaurant in no more than a few songs on your playlist. Fresh vegetables are available weekly at the Farmer's Market or pick up your fresh goods right from one of our farms. The city of Halifax is only an hour and a half drive, so if you need a connection to the city but aren't looking for the busyness that comes with it - we are a great option!
These are just a few reasons why we know that you will love it here!
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