Nova Scotia · NOC 33102
Personal Support Worker Jobs in Nova Scotia — 2026
No personal support worker 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
- $49,754
- NOC code
- 33102
About personal support worker work in Nova Scotia
Salary range
Postings for nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in Nova Scotia run from about $44,947 at the 25th percentile to $50,523 at the 75th, with a median of $49,754 per year (2026-05, 26 postings).
NOC code
33102 — Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.
Licensing and qualifications
No professional licence, but most employers require a recognised PSW or health-care-aide certificate, and some provinces keep a registry that employers check.
What employers ask for: A PSW or health-care-aide certificate, first aid and CPR, a vulnerable-sector police check, and often a current immunisation record.
LMIA and immigration
None of the current personal support worker 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
Personal Support Worker jobs in Nova Scotia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for a personal support worker in Nova Scotia?
- The median salary for nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in Nova Scotia is $49,754 per year, with most postings between $44,947 and $50,523 (2026-05).
- Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a personal support worker in Nova Scotia?
- No professional licence, but most employers require a recognised PSW or health-care-aide certificate, and some provinces keep a registry that employers check.
- What is the NOC code for personal support worker?
- The NOC 2021 code for personal support worker is 33102 (Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.