Nova Scotia · NOC 73300
Truck Driver Jobs in Nova Scotia — 2026
No truck driver 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
- $54,184
- NOC code
- 73300
About truck driver work in Nova Scotia
Salary range
Postings for transport truck drivers in Nova Scotia run from about $49,920 at the 25th percentile to $62,400 at the 75th, with a median of $54,184 per year (2026-05, 35 postings).
NOC code
73300 — Transport truck drivers. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.
Licensing and qualifications
Yes. Tractor-trailer work needs a Class 1 licence (Class AZ in Ontario) with mandatory entry-level training; straight trucks need Class 3 or DZ. Cross-border routes also need a valid passport and FAST card.
What employers ask for: The commercial licence class named in the posting, a clean driver’s abstract, and usually one to two years of verifiable experience for highway work.
LMIA and immigration
None of the current truck driver 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
Truck Driver jobs in Nova Scotia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for a truck driver in Nova Scotia?
- The median salary for transport truck drivers in Nova Scotia is $54,184 per year, with most postings between $49,920 and $62,400 (2026-05).
- Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a truck driver in Nova Scotia?
- Yes. Yes. Tractor-trailer work needs a Class 1 licence (Class AZ in Ontario) with mandatory entry-level training; straight trucks need Class 3 or DZ. Cross-border routes also need a valid passport and FAST card.
- What is the NOC code for truck driver?
- The NOC 2021 code for truck driver is 73300 (Transport truck drivers). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.