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Nova Scotia Provincial Nominees Program - Skilled Workers Stream

Skilled workers seeking immigration to Canada that wish to reside in Nova Scotia can apply under the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSNP), Skilled Workers Stream

The Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSNP) is designed to assist employers (employer driven) who are unable to recruit Canadian citizens or permanent residents to fulfill their recruitment needs. The employer driven category of the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSNP) allows for the recruitment of immigrants to these skill shortage areas.

Successful immigrant applications under this scheme pave the way for successful Canadian immigration to the province of Nova Scotia and the gaining of permanent residency status. In addition it meets the needs of attracting and retaining needed foreign workers.


The Employers Role in the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSNP) - Skilled Worker Stream

Whilst each immigration nomination application case is judged on its own merit priority will be given whereby the employer:
  • Has made genuine efforts to recruit qualified Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
  • Can demonstrate that they will provide support to assist immigrants with their settlement needs.
  • Have an acceptable strategy to recruit and retain immigrant workers in Nova Scotia.

Requirements for an Application for Immigration Nomination for the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSNP) - Skilled Worker Stream

To make an application under the skilled worker stream of the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSNP) the skilled worker must:
  • Be of legal status in their own country of residence.
  • Desire to settle permanently in Nova Scotia.
  • Proof sufficient settlement supports.
  • Be in possession of a permanent, full-time job offer in Nova Scotia from an established Nova Scotia business. It should be noted that the remuneration should be in the form of a salary and benefits that matches that of the provincial employment standards and that priority is given to applicants with job offer sin excess of CDN $ 20,000 per year or CDN $10 per hour.
  • Have the qualifications, training or transferable skills, work experience, and licensing or accreditation required for the job or a suitable plan to obtain them
  • Meet the minimum criteria for age, education, work experience, and language ability requirements for this stream.

Minimum Criteria for Immigration Applicants under the Skilled Worker Stream of the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSNP)

Criteria Factor Minimum Requirements
Age
 Between the ages of 21 and 55
Education and Training
 You should have a minimum of a grade 12 education (or equivalent) or 13 years of schooling.

In addition hold any licensing, accreditation, qualifications and training that are required for the position you have been offered.
Language Ability
 Have sufficient language ability to be able to communicate effectively in Nova Scotia
Work Experience
 Have a minimum of two years work experience in a profession and using the skills related to the job you have been offered.
Adaptability
 Demonstrate you have the genuine desire and ability to settle in Nova Scotia
Financial Resources
 Proof you have sufficient funds to pay for immigration costs, travel costs and settling in costs for you and your family. Federal guidelines state CDN $ 10,000 for the main applicant and CDN $ 2,000 for each dependant. His however can be lowered for applicants with a job offer.

Skills in Demand in Nova Scotia

Potential immigrant applications seeking immigration to Nova Scotia, via nomination under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) for skilled workers, should be aware of the skills most required by the province. Nova Scotia has one of Canada’s fastest growing economies and is based around traditional industries such as natural resources, tourism and hospitality, health care and research, manufacturing. Also prominent are newer fields in information and computer technology. Nova Scotia is seeking immigrants with the required skills, education and experience in the following industries:

The following positions are NOT considered acceptable for the purposes of an application to the NSNP Skilled Worker Stream
  • Occupations that are part-time, casual, contractual, or seasonal
  • Occupations that consist primarily of fellowship, internship or training work placements
  • Live-in Caregiver positions
  • Low-level management positions
  • Administrative and clerical positions
  • Retail management and salesperson positions
  • Hospitality industry and service sector jobs
  • Semi-skilled manufacturing and fabricating jobs
  • Labourers or helpers in resource, agriculture and construction industries