Amazon to Hire 1,000+ in Nova Scotia: Canada Hiring 2026
Canada hiring 2026: Amazon broke ground on YHZ2, a robotics fulfilment centre in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, that will need over 1,000 full-time staff.
CanadaIn brief
- Amazon has started building YHZ2, its first robotics fulfilment centre in Nova Scotia, in Dartmouth.
- The 2.2-million-square-foot site is expected to employ more than 1,000 full-time workers.
- Amazon says the centre is due to open in 2029, with starting pay reported at about C$26 an hour.
- Benefits such as health, dental, vision and an RRSP match start on the first day of work.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Organization | Amazon Canada |
| Official source | The Laker – Amazon's first robotics fulfilment centre in N.S. to create more than 1,000 jobs ✓ thelaker.ca |
Amazon will need more than 1,000 full-time workers for a new robotics fulfilment centre in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Construction of the site, called YHZ2, began with a groundbreaking on 4 November, and Amazon says it should open in 2029. Recruitment will run through Amazon's official Canadian hiring website as the opening date gets closer.
What is Amazon building in Nova Scotia?
YHZ2 is the company's first robotics fulfilment centre in the province. It will cover more than 2.2 million square feet in the Halifax region and use Amazon's "Generation 14" robotics, its newest warehouse technology. In this design, robots bring shelves of goods to staff at fixed stations, so workers walk less and lift less than in an older warehouse.
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore attended the groundbreaking. Amazon also gave C$50,000 to Upward Mobility Kitchens, a local social enterprise, to pay for 10,000 meals.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Amazon Canada |
| Site | YHZ2 robotics fulfilment centre, Dartmouth, N.S. |
| Jobs | More than 1,000 full-time |
| Size | 2.2 million+ sq ft |
| Planned opening | 2029 |
| Pay | Around C$26/hour to start (reported) |
What is the pay and what are the benefits?
Amazon lifted its average base wage for Canadian operations staff by C$1 to C$26.27 an hour in September 2026. Amazon Canada's head of economic development, Brooks Barnett, told reporters that Dartmouth wages would start at about C$26. Full-time staff get health, dental and vision cover plus a Registered Retirement Savings Plan with a company match, all from day one.
Which roles will be available?
Amazon has not yet listed job titles. Robotics fulfilment centres typically hire:
- Fulfilment associates for picking, packing and stowing
- Robotics and maintenance technicians
- Area managers and operations leaders
- Safety, HR and IT staff
These are typical roles for this type of site, not a confirmed list.
Will it be hard to fill 1,000 jobs?
Atlantic Canada's labour market is tight. Statistics Canada data show transportation and warehousing vacancies were up almost 30% year on year in August 2026, and Nova Scotia's overall vacancy rate was 3.0%. Amazon says it is confident it will find the staff it needs, which should give local candidates bargaining power.
How do I apply?
No Dartmouth adverts are live yet because the building is still at an early stage. Create a profile on Amazon's official Canadian hiring site and set job alerts for Nova Scotia. Never pay anyone for an Amazon job offer.
What it means for job seekers
- Long lead time: you have time to gain forklift, safety or maintenance certificates before hiring starts.
- Technician demand: people with electrical or mechatronics skills should watch for robotics roles.
- Steady pay floor: starting pay near C$26 an hour is above many local retail jobs.
- Seasonal option now: Amazon also hires each autumn; see Amazon's 9,000 seasonal jobs in Canada.
More openings: all Canada jobs
Frequently asked questions
How many jobs will the Amazon Dartmouth centre create?
More than 1,000 full-time jobs, according to Amazon Canada.
When will Amazon YHZ2 open?
Amazon says the Dartmouth robotics fulfilment centre is planned to open in 2029.
How much will Amazon pay in Nova Scotia?
Amazon's Canadian average base wage is C$26.27 an hour, and pay at the Dartmouth site is expected to start at around C$26.
Where do I apply for Amazon warehouse jobs in Canada?
Use Amazon's official hiring site for Canadian operations roles; Dartmouth openings should appear there closer to launch.
Apply only through the official source.
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