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Dartmouth, NS, Canada Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+10 this week — 10 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay is above the national median ($26.83/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)

Dartmouth, NS, Canada job market overview (May 2026)

The Dartmouth, NS, Canada job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 37 active job postings tracked here, 51% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with consumer goods as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Dartmouth, NS, Canada job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Dartmouth, NS, Canada.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time11$26.83/hr n=5
Full-time8
Contract2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Consumer Goods29$26.83/hr n=6
Retail28$26.83/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics5
Manufacturing2
Financial Services1

Top categories

  • Retail Associate8
  • Store Supervisor / Manager4
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist3
  • Crew / Cashier2
  • Automotive Mechanic2
  • Delivery Driver1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Software Developers1
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Light Truck Drivers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Consumer Goods29
  • Retail28
  • Transportation & Logistics5
  • Manufacturing2
  • Financial Services1
  • Food Service / Restaurants1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified16 · 43%
  • Part-time11 · 30%
  • Full-time8 · 22%
  • Contract2 · 5%

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