Considering a move to Newfoundland and Labrador for work? Our FAQ section covers essential information to help you navigate the job market, understand employment standards, and explore opportunities in various sectors. Whether you’re seeking insights on finding a job, understanding in-demand roles, or learning about employment equity and worker protections, you’ll find the answers you need right here.

Some ways to find job opportunities include:

  • Search Job postings: Popular job portals include the government’s Job Bank, LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed and Workopolis. You could also track jobs listed on the websites’ career pages of employers you’re interested in opportunities with.                                              
  • Networking: The hidden job market is real – and a good percentage of available jobs are not posted online or advertised. Instead, these are filled through employers’ networks. Networking can give you access to the hidden job market and referrals.
  • Registering with employment agencies: Employment agencies such as Employment Options NL match job seekers to open positions among their employer networks.
    Employment Options Grand Falls-Windsor
    62 Hardy Ave
    Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2J4
    eogfw@employmentnl.ca
    Tel: (709) 358-0003
    Fax: (709) 489-1182
  • Volunteering:  As a job seeker, volunteering can provide opportunities to work with professionals from different industries and experience on your resume.

Our Province faces a shortage of skilled workers to fill in-demand jobs. The employment landscape is constantly evolving, some sectors with skill shortages include:

  • Healthcare: Physicians, nurses, healthcare assistants, and laboratory technicians are in high demand.
  • Education: Teachers and professors are in demand at all levels of education.  
  • Manufacturing: The manufacturing sector in the Region is diverse and you can find open positions in industries such as pharmaceutical and life sciences, chemicals, plastics, agri-food, and wood processing.
  • Information Technology: There’s a shortage of software engineers, web designers, developers, and other IT specialists.
  • Services: There’s a shortage of skilled professionals at various levels in finance, HR, marketing, administration, sales, hospitality, accounting, and retail.
  • Construction: The construction sector is booming, creating a demand for construction managers, skilled carpenters, electricians, and masons.
  • Agriculture: Reliance on foreign workers to meet the growing labour needs of its agri-food sector.
  • Mining: The regions growing mining sector will create a demand for jobs to be filled in this industry.
  • Aquaculture:  We boast a vibrant, thriving aquaculture industry.

There is a strong demand for healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and personal care attendants. Central Health is one of the largest employers in the region.

Typically, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week. Overtime is paid for any time worked beyond this.

The skilled worker shortage in NL has created a unique opportunity for immigrants with relevant experience and qualifications. Many employers in the province are actively involved in the immigration process beyond simply offering jobs. For instance, they streamline the process by Providing Letters of Employment

There are several newcomer communities and immigrant services organizations are available to help you settle in, integrate into the local culture, and build a support network. Learn more about support services at: ANC- Association for New Canadians ANC

Newfoundland and Labrador offer various programs and supports to help persons with disabilities find and maintain employment. Here are some key resources:

  • Supported Employment Newfoundland and Labrador: visit website
  • Job Listings for Persons with Disabilities: visit website
  • Office of Employment Equity for Persons with Disabilities (OEEPD): visit website
  • Work Related Supports for Persons with Disabilities: visit website

Visit Workplace NL for comprehensive information on Health Safety & Compensation.

The current minimum wage rate is $15.60 per hour.

View the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Labour Standards Division to learn more about non-unionized employees.

The Government of NL Labour Standards Division works with employees and employers to support and foster positive employment relations throughout our province.  The Division provides programs and services to non-unionized employees and employers.

The Labour Standards Division administers provincial labour standards legislation, establishing the minimum terms and conditions of employment. It includes such matters as minimum wage, hours of work, paid public holidays, and various other terms of employment. More Information can be found vis the Labour Standards Division – Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.