Nova Scotia · NOC 65200

Server Jobs in Nova Scotia — 2026

No server 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
$35,100
NOC code
65200

About server work in Nova Scotia

Salary range

Postings for food and beverage servers in Nova Scotia run from about $34,840 at the 25th percentile to $36,270 at the 75th, with a median of $35,100 per year (2026-05, 23 postings).

$34,320median $35,100$43,680

NOC code

65200Food and beverage servers. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.

Licensing and qualifications

No licence to serve food, but serving alcohol requires a provincial responsible-service certificate (Smart Serve in Ontario, Serving It Right in BC, ProServe in Alberta).

What employers ask for: Previous service experience, the provincial alcohol-service certificate, and availability for evenings and weekends.

LMIA and immigration

None of the current server 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

Server jobs in Nova Scotia

Nothing posted in the last four weeks

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for a server in Nova Scotia?
The median salary for food and beverage servers in Nova Scotia is $35,100 per year, with most postings between $34,840 and $36,270 (2026-05).
Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a server in Nova Scotia?
No licence to serve food, but serving alcohol requires a provincial responsible-service certificate (Smart Serve in Ontario, Serving It Right in BC, ProServe in Alberta).
What is the NOC code for server?
The NOC 2021 code for server is 65200 (Food and beverage servers). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.