Nova Scotia Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Nova Scotia was 6.6% as of July 2026, down 0.1% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 7.1% below the peak from June 2020 and is below the long-run average.
There were 1,200 more full-time jobs in July 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a gain of 1,800 part-time positions, this led to an increase of 3,000 total jobs in July.
Full-time employment has recovered since reaching a bottom in April 2026 and now stands at a record high.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
Halifax-Dartmouth Employment Trends
The unemployment rate in Halifax was 5.7% as of July 2026, up 0.1% from the previous month. The unemployment rate stood 6.4% below the peak from June 2020 and is below the long-run average.
There were 200 more full-time jobs in July 2026 compared to a month earlier. Combined with a loss of 1,300 part-time positions, this led to a decrease of 1,100 total jobs in July.
Full-time employment has recovered since reaching a bottom in December 2025 and now stands at a record high.
* All figures are seasonally adjusted, 3-month moving averages. Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal fluctuations.
