The service sector, particularly in the fields of health and education, information technology, and banking, offers plenty of job opportunities in the province of Nova Scotia. However, there are a number of professions in urgent need of qualified people who can both fill the necessary labor gaps and support the developing Nova Scotia Province’s economy.
The National Occupations Classification (NOC) has categorized the jobs on the following list. These professions are now in the highest demand in So, if your job fits under one of these categories and you have relevant work experience, you stand a strong chance of being accepted into the Nova Scotia PNP .
Determine a candidate’s skill level with the use of the NOC, a code created for skilled and semi-skilled occupations. Applying for a tough career requires a candidate to have the required academic credentials in addition to one year of work experience
Eligibility Criteria For Nova Scotia Program
Below are the eligibility requirements for applicants under the Nova Scotia Occupations in Demand Stream:
| Requirement |
Details |
| Express Entry Profile |
No |
| Connection to Province |
No |
| Job Offer |
Yes |
| Language Proficiency |
CLB 4 |
| Level of Education |
High school |
| Work Experience |
NOC 3413, NOC 7511, or NOC 7611 |
| Investment Requirement |
None |
Nova Scotia Occupation in Demand List
| NOC |
Occupations |
| NOC 11100 |
Financial Auditors and Accountants/ Other financial officer |
| NOC 72310 |
Carpenter |
| NOC 31301 |
A registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse |
| NOC 42201 |
Social and community service workers |
| NOC 10022 |
Advertising, marketing, or public relations |
| NOC 72411 |
Motor vehicle body repairers |
| NOC 72410 |
Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers |
| NOC 21230 |
Programmers and interactive media developers |
| NOC 31100 |
Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine |
| NOC 31101 |
Specialists in surgery |
| NOC 31102 |
General practitioners and family physicians |
| NOC 33102 |
Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates |
| NOC 42202 |
Early childhood educators and assistants |
| NOC 73300 |
Transport truck drivers |
| NOC 73400 |
Heavy equipment operators |
Requirements for a Valid Job Offer in Nova Scotia PNP
Candidates must have a valid offer of employment from a Nova Scotia employer for a position in NOC 3413 (nurses aides, orderlies and patient service associates), NOC 7511 (transport truck drivers), NOC 7521 (Heavy equipment operators (except crane)), or NOC 7611 (Construction trades helpers and labourers). The offer must for a permanent, full-time position.
To be considered a valid offer of employment, the employer must demonstrate that sufficient efforts were made to recruit a Canadian for the position. This can be shown by obtaining an LMIA, and LMIA-exemption, or through showing that the position was posted on three Canadian job boards for at least four consecutive weeks.
Important FAQ's
A valid job offer is a key requirement for this stream. It ensures that the applicant has secured full-time, permanent employment in Nova Scotia in an eligible occupation.
No, a valid job offer is mandatory to qualify for the Nova Scotia Occupations in Demand Stream.
Employers must show that they made sufficient efforts to recruit a Canadian for the position. This can be done through obtaining an LMIA, an LMIA exemption, or by advertising the position on three Canadian job boards for four consecutive weeks.
The eligible occupations include:
- NOC 3413: Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
- NOC 7511: Transport truck drivers
- NOC 7521: Heavy equipment operators (except crane)
- NOC 7611: Construction trades helpers and laborers
