Occupations in Demand:
The Occupations in Demand stream focuses on TEER 3, 4, and 5 jobs in the National Occupational Classification that are currently in high demand in Nova Scotia’s labour market.
Key Requirements:
Full-time, permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer
- NOC 33102 (Nurse Aides)
- NOC 65310 (Light duty cleaners)
- NOC 73300 (Transport truck drivers)
- NOC 73400 (Heavy equipment operators)
- NOC 75110 (Construction trades helpers and labourers)
Minimum 1 year of related work experience
Language Proficiency: CLB Level 4 or above
Proof of funds to settle in Nova Scotia
Critical Construction Worker Pilot:
Full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in the construction sector (NAICS 23) in
one of these NOCs:
- 70010 – Construction managers
- 70011 – Home building and renovation managers
- 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
- 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
- 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
- 72102 – Sheet metal workers
- 72106 – Welders and related machine operators
- 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- 72201 – Industrial electricians
- 72310 – Carpenters
- 72320 – Bricklayers
- 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- 72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
- 72500 – Crane operators
- 73100 – Concrete finishers
- 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
- 73110 – Roofers and shinglers
- 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
- 73400 – Heavy equipment operators
- 75101 – Material handlers
- 75110 – Construction trades helpers and labourers
- 75119 – Other trades helpers and labourers
Language Proficiency : CLB 5 (TEER 0–3) or CLB 4 (TEER 4–5)
Proof of funds to settle in Nova Scotia
This Job Offer Pathway is only for people who have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in the construction sector.
Key Requirements:
International Graduates in Demand:
The International Graduates in Demand stream is for recent international graduates whose skills and education match specific National Occupational Classification (NOC) job categories. This stream is currently open to workers in these job categories:
- NOC 32102: Paramedical occupations
- NOC 32124: Pharmacy technicians
- NOC 33102: nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
- NOC 42202: early childhood educators and assistants
Key Requirements:
Full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in a job category listed above that corresponds with your recent field of study
Have met requirements for completing a program of study at an eligible Nova Scotia designated learning institution within three years of your application. The program must have been at least 30 weeks in length or 24 weeks for NOC 33102 (Nurse Aids and Continuing Care Assistants). You must have completed at least 50% of the program in Nova Scotia.
- If you are applying under NOC 32102 or 32124, your program must grant a diploma.
- If you are applying under NOC 33102, your program must grant a certificate, diploma, or degree.
- If you are applying under NOC 42202, your program must grant a diploma or a degree.
Have certifications issued by NS regulatory bodies required for the job
- Language Proficiency : CLB 5 or more
- Proof of funds to settle in Nova Scotia
International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream:
Must intend to live in Nova Scotia permanently while owning and actively managing a business
Have at least one year’s continuous experience actively managing and owning current Nova Scotia business (33.33% ownership minimum)
Hold a degree or diploma earned through at least 2 years of full-time, in-person study at a university in Nova Scotia or the Nova Scotia Community College
Language Proficiency : CLB 7 or more
Have a valid post-graduation work permit
Complete an online Expression of Interest
Receive an Invitation to Apply from Labour, Skills and Immigration.
For recent graduates of a Nova Scotia university or the Nova Scotia Community College who must have already started or bought a Nova Scotia business and operated it for at least a year. Application to the stream is by invitation only.
Key Requirements:
Entrepreneur Stream:
This stream is for experienced business owners or senior managers looking to invest in and operate a business in Nova Scotia.
Key Requirements:
Must intend to live in Nova Scotia permanently while owning and actively managing a business
Net worth of at least $600,000 CAD ($400,000 CAD if the business is outside HRM)
Personal investment of at least $150,000 CAD ($100,000 CAD if the business is outside HRM)
Minimum 3 years of experience actively managing and owning a business (with at least 1/3 ownership) OR 5+ years in a senior management role
Language proficiency: CLB 5 or higher
Complete an online Expression of Interest
Receive an Invitation to Apply from Labour, Skills, and Immigration.
Physician Stream:
This stream is for doctors with foreign training who have been offered positions by the health authorities of Nova Scotia.
Key Requirements:
Must have a Nova Scotian general practitioner and family physician (NOC 31102), or specialty physician position (NOC 31100 and NOC 31101) that has been approved.
To practice medicine in Canada, one must fulfill the necessary educational and licensing requirements.
Must have the intention of relocating to Nova Scotia permanently
NS Labour Market Priorities for Physicians:
Physicians who have received a job offer from the IWK Health Center or the Nova Scotia Health Authority are the target audience for this stream.
Key Requirements:
A valid Express Entry Profile with IRCC.
Must receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Nominee Program within the Express Entry system.
Must have an approved opportunity from the NSHA or IWK as either a general practitioner or family physician (NOC 31102), or as a specialist physician (NOC 31100 or NOC 31101).
Must meet the Express Entry stream’s work experience requirements.
Language Proficiency: Must meet the Express Entry stream’s language proficiency requirements.
Must reside and work in Nova Scotia for a minimum of two years.
Must provide proof of funds to settle in Nova Scotia.
NS Labour Market Priorities:
This stream selects candidates from the Express Entry pool who meet the province’s specific labour market needs.
Key Requirements:
A valid Express Entry Profile with IRCC.
Must receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Nominee Program within the Express Entry system.
Must meet the Express Entry stream’s work experience requirements.
Must be able to communicate in the language required by their Express Entry stream.
Must provide proof of funds to settle in Nova Scotia.
