Last Updated On 21 October 2023, 9:47 AM EDT (Toronto Time)
Nova Scotia launches a new PR pathway offering permanent residency to individuals with experience in one of the 21 construction occupations with labour shortages.
This new PR pathway is called the Critical Construction Worker Pilot and is a good option for Canadian immigration aspirants looking for permanent residency options in Atlantic Canada.
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List of occupations eligible for Nova Scotia Critical Worker
- 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
- 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
Eligibility for Critical Construction Worker Pilot
Nova Scotia continues to offer PR pathways with easier requirements as compared to other Canadian provinces.
The new Critical Construction Worker Pilot is only for individuals who have a permanent and full-time job offer from a Nova Scotian employer in one of the 21 construction occupations listed above.
As is customary for Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Programs, an employer needs to fill out and sign the NS200 form to extend the job offer.
To qualify for the Critical Construction Worker Pilot, an applicant needs to meet the below-listed requirements other than the job offer:
- You need to be between the ages of 21 and 55.
- 1-year of work experience related to your job offer
- having a high school diploma (or equivalent) OR proof of completion of a construction-specific industry training program.
- meeting the financial requirement to settle in Nova Scotia
- Language proficiency (English or French) of:
- Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5 for TEER 0, 1, 2, 3 occupations
- CLB Level 4 for TEER 4 and 5 occupations
CLB Level 5
| Test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
| IELTS | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| CELPIP | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| TEF | 181 | 151 | 226 | 226 |
| TCF | 369 | 375 | 6 | 6 |
CLB Level 4
| Test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
| IELTS | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 |
| CELPIP | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| TEF | 145 | 121 | 181 | 181 |
| TCF | 331 | 342 | 4 | 4 |
How to apply for Nova Scotia Critical Construction Worker Pilot
Before applying for the Nova Scotia Critial Construction Worker Pilot, we highly recommend reviewing the full Application Guide.
If you are eligible, then you can apply online by creating your profile with the Nova Scotia online service, which is available 24/7.
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What is the new immigration program in Nova Scotia in 2023?
Nova Scotia launches a new PR pathway offering permanent residency to individuals with experience in one of the 21 construction occupations with labour shortages.
What is the processing time of Nova Scotia immigration?
A completed application typically takes three months or longer to process.
However, the processing time for Nova Scotia immigration varies depending on the type of immigration program and the specific circumstances of the applicant.
What is the capital of Nova Scotia?
The capital of Nova Scotia is Halifax.