Nova Scotia · NOC 75101
Forklift Operator Jobs in Nova Scotia — 2026
No forklift operator postings in Nova Scotia in the last four weeks. The salary benchmark, licensing notes and NOC code below still apply — and the other provinces are one click away.
- Jobs available
- 0
- Median salary
- $46,800
- NOC code
- 75101
About forklift operator work in Nova Scotia
Salary range
Postings for material handlers in Nova Scotia run from about $42,250 at the 25th percentile to $50,960 at the 75th, with a median of $46,800 per year (2026-05, 22 postings).
NOC code
75101 — Material handlers. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.
Licensing and qualifications
No provincial licence, but occupational health and safety regulations require documented forklift training, and employers ask for a current certificate for the truck class used.
What employers ask for: A current forklift certification (counterbalance, reach or order picker as posted), warehouse experience, and safety-boot compliance.
LMIA and immigration
None of the current forklift operator postings in Nova Scotia are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and the LMIA employer list.
Live postings
Forklift Operator jobs in Nova Scotia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for a forklift operator in Nova Scotia?
- The median salary for material handlers in Nova Scotia is $46,800 per year, with most postings between $42,250 and $50,960 (2026-05).
- Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a forklift operator in Nova Scotia?
- No provincial licence, but occupational health and safety regulations require documented forklift training, and employers ask for a current certificate for the truck class used.
- What is the NOC code for forklift operator?
- The NOC 2021 code for forklift operator is 75101 (Material handlers). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.