Wasn't sure where to put this, but it's relevant to the topic. Hoping this will pan out; might help prevent me, and many others, from having to go out West for an engineering job that pays well. Seems like it could be a better use of taxpayer money than bailing out companies in the pulp and paper industry, or giving rebates to the call centers that are continuously closing up shop.
PROJEX Technologies Brings Jobs East
November 7, 2012
Young Nova Scotians out West, and those here at home, will have more opportunity to land good paying jobs in the province, thanks to a decision by an Alberta company to expand its workforce east.
PROJEX Technologies Ltd. is recruiting Nova Scotians who are working out West for its Halifax office, and will also hire and retain more engineering graduates to work in up to 440 new jobs over the next five years. The estimated average salary, in a range of positions, will be $90,000 plus benefits.
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http://www.novascotiabusiness.com/en..._nov_2012.aspx