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The Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry stream selects highly skilled individuals who wish to live in Nova Scotia permanently. Applicants must have at least one year of experience working in Nova Scotia in a high skilled occupation.
Eligibility
You must have at least 1 year of work experience in Nova Scotia;
Your age needs to be between 21 and 55;
Canadian high school credential or equivalent;
You need CLB 7 for skilled work in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0 and A. You need CLB 5 for NOC B positions;
You must have a profile registered in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Express Entry system
Work Experience
at least 12 months of full-time paid work experience—30 hours per week for 12 months (1,560 hours) OR • at least 24 months of part-time work experience—15 hours per week for 24 months (1,560 hours)
the work experience was with a Nova Scotia employer
the work experience took place within the 3 years before the date of your application to the Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry stream
the work experience was in a job that meets the criteria for NOC level 0, A or B AND you completed duties set out in the lead statements of the occupation description, including at least 51% of the main duties
Proof of Eligibility
work permit – this proves that you were legally allowed to work in Canada when you gained your work experience
The Skilled Worker stream is part of Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), targeting foreign workers and international graduates who have a permanent, fulltime job offer from a Nova Scotia employer.
The Skilled Worker stream helps employers to hire and retain workers whose skills our province needs. Employers who have been unable to fill positions with Canadian citizens or permanent residents can access the stream after receiving a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Requirements
Full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer.
At least one year of work experience related to the job (semi-skilled and low-skilled workers must have six months of experience with the job-offering employer).
Be aged between 21 and 55.
Minimum high school diploma.
Appropriate training, skills and/or accreditation, if required.
Language ability in English or French equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5 for skilled workers, CLB Level 4 for semi-skilled and low-skilled workers.
Financial resources to successfully settle in Nova Scotia.
The Nova Scotia Physician Stream assists the province’s public health system to hire general practitioners, family physicians, and specialist physicians.
It is designed to help recruit and retain doctors for positions the province has been unable to fill with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Requirements
I. Legal Status in Country of Residence
If you are living in Canada, you must provide proof of your legal status as a temporary worker or visitor.
If you apply from outside Canada, you must provide proof that you have legal status in your country of residence.
If you apply from outside Canada, you must provide proof that you have legal status in your country of residence.
II.Job offer:
Written approved opportunity with the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) or the Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre as a:
General practitioner and family physician (NOC 3112)
OR
Specialist physician (NOC 3111)
The approved opportunity must be on official NSHA or IWK letterhead and must:
Be signed and dated by a person authorized to hire physicians at the NSHA or IWK
Be signed and dated by the applicant who is accepting the opportunity
Indicate eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of NS
Indicate eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of NS
III. Education and Training
A copy of an Education Credential Assessment or proof of education and medical training required for licensure in Nova Scotia.
IV. Language Ability
The ability to perform the job in one of Canada’s official languages as evidenced by an employment offer from the NSHA or the IWK.
The Labour Market Priorities stream is designed to allow the province to single out specific occupations for immigration.
The stream targets occupations for Letters of Interest, with Early Childhood Educators the first focus job.
Requirements
Candidates must:
have a valid Express Entry number and meet all IRCC criteria for the Express Entry pool.
Receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Nominee Program within the Express Entry system.
Meet the minimum work experience requirements of the Express Entry stream for which you have qualified.
Demonstrate sufficient funds to successfully establish yourself and your family in Nova Scotia and to pay your immigration costs and travel expenses.
Have legal status in your current country of residence.
Meet eligibility criteria in place at the time you are issued a Letter of Interest.
Work Experience
You need to provide documents showing that you meet the minimum work experience requirements for one of these Express Entry streams:
Canadian Experience Class
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Federal Skilled Trades Program
You must submit letters of reference from previous employers. Each letter of reference must be a single document written on company letterhead and stamped with the company’s seal if it has one. They must include ALL of the following:
the signature of the responsible human resources officer, supervisor, or manager
the company’s full address, telephone and fax numbers, email and website addresses
the specific period of time that you worked for the company
the titles of the jobs you held while you worked for the company
the amount of time you worked in each job
your main duties in each job
your annual salary plus benefits for each job
the number of hours you worked per week in each job
the number of hours you worked in total in each job
proof that your work experience meets the lead statement definition in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) for your job and that you did at least 51% of the main duties listed there
Nova Scotia’s Occupations in Demand Pilot targets intermediate-skilled jobs in high demand in the province.
The pilot initially targeted nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413) and transport truck drivers (NOC 7511).
The target occupations are subject to change depending on labour market demand. It specifically targets jobs under National Occupational Classification (NOC) C.
Requirements
Full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in either NOC 3413 (Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates) or NOC 7511 (Transport truck drivers).
One year of work experience related to the job.
Be aged 21 to 55.
High school diploma.
Appropriate training, skills and/or accreditation for the job.
Prove language ability equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 4 even if your first language is English or French.
Show financial resources to successfully settle in Nova Scotia.
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) targets prospective immigrants who have the skills and experience to boost the province’s economy and tackle demographic challenges.
Candidates who meet the criteria of one of nine different streams can be nominated for Nova Scotia immigration, with a target processing time of three months. The Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry stream enables the province to nominate qualified candidates for admission to Canada under the federal Express Entry immigration system, without a sponsoring employer.
The Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry stream scores applicants based on six broad factors:
The Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities For Physicians stream allows the province to select candidates who are qualified doctors from the federal Express Entry pool.
The stream specifically targets two National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes:
NOC 3112: Family Physicians
NOC 3111: Specialist Physicians
Overview
Have an approved job offer from Nova Scotia Health Authority or the IWK Health Centre as either a Family Physician (NOC 3112) or a Specialist Physician (NOC 3111).
Commit to live and work in Nova Scotia for a minimum period of two years.
Receive a Letter of Interest from the NSNP through Express Entry.
Submit your application within 30 calendar days of the issue date of the Letter of Interest.
Meet the minimum work experience requirements of the Express Entry-linked program for which you have qualified.
Demonstrate sufficient funds to establish yourself and your family in Nova Scotia.
Have legal status in your current country of residence.
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Overview
The Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry stream selects highly skilled individuals who wish to live in Nova Scotia permanently. Applicants must have at least one year of experience working in Nova Scotia in a high skilled occupation.
Eligibility
Work Experience
Proof of Eligibility
Overview
The Skilled Worker stream is part of Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), targeting foreign workers and international graduates who have a permanent, fulltime job offer from a Nova Scotia employer.
The Skilled Worker stream helps employers to hire and retain workers whose skills our province needs. Employers who have been unable to fill positions with Canadian citizens or permanent residents can access the stream after receiving a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Requirements
Overview
The Nova Scotia Physician Stream assists the province’s public health system to hire general practitioners, family physicians, and specialist physicians.
It is designed to help recruit and retain doctors for positions the province has been unable to fill with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Requirements
I. Legal Status in Country of Residence
III. Education and Training
IV. Language Ability
Overview
The Labour Market Priorities stream is designed to allow the province to single out specific occupations for immigration.
The stream targets occupations for Letters of Interest, with Early Childhood Educators the first focus job.
Requirements
Candidates must:
Work Experience
You need to provide documents showing that you meet the minimum work experience requirements for one of these Express Entry streams:
You must submit letters of reference from previous employers. Each letter of reference must be a single document written on company letterhead and stamped with the company’s seal if it has one. They must include ALL of the following:
Overview
Nova Scotia’s Occupations in Demand Pilot targets intermediate-skilled jobs in high demand in the province.
The pilot initially targeted nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413) and transport truck drivers (NOC 7511).
The target occupations are subject to change depending on labour market demand. It specifically targets jobs under National Occupational Classification (NOC) C.
Requirements
Overview
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) targets prospective immigrants who have the skills and experience to boost the province’s economy and tackle demographic challenges.
Candidates who meet the criteria of one of nine different streams can be nominated for Nova Scotia immigration, with a target processing time of three months. The Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry stream enables the province to nominate qualified candidates for admission to Canada under the federal Express Entry immigration system, without a sponsoring employer.
The Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry stream scores applicants based on six broad factors:
The stream includes two categories. Category A requires a job offer, Category B requires experience in Nova Scotia’s targeted occupations.
Category A Requirements
Category B Requirements
Skill
NOC
Occupation
A
1111
Financial auditors and accountants
A
1114
Other financial officers
A
1123
Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
A
2131
Civil engineers
A
3012
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
A
4021
College and other vocational instructors
B
1241
Administrative assistants
B
1311
Accounting and related clerks
B
3233
Licensed practical nurses
B
4211
Paralegal and related occupations
B
4212
Social and community service workers
Overview
The Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities For Physicians stream allows the province to select candidates who are qualified doctors from the federal Express Entry pool.
The stream specifically targets two National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes:
Overview
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