Nova Scotia Critical Construction Worker Pilot – Job Offer Pathway (NSCW)
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SUMMARY
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
The Nova Scotia Critical Construction Worker Pilot – Job Offer Pathway assists Nova Scotia employers in the recruitment and hiring of foreign workers within the construction sector.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met if you are applying to The Nova Scotia Critical Construction Worker Pilot – Job Offer Pathway:
1- Job Offer Requirement
At the time of your application and at the time the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration (NSOI) assesses your application for nomination, you must have a bona fide full-time job offer from Nova Scotia employer in one of the following eligible occupation.
| NOC Code | Occupation | TEER |
| 70010 | Construction managers | 0 |
| 70011 | Home building and renovation managers | 0 |
| 72011 | Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations | 2 |
| 72014 | Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers | 2 |
| 72020 | Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades | 2 |
| 72102 | Sheet Metal Workers | 2 |
| 72106 | Welders and related machine operators | 2 |
| 72200 | Electricians (except industrial and power system) | 2 |
| 72201 | Industrial electricians | 2 |
| 72310 | Carpenters | 2 |
| 72320 | Bricklayers | 2 |
| 72401 | Heavy-duty equipment mechanics | 2 |
| 72402 | Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics | 2 |
| 72500 | Crane operators | 2 |
| 73100 | Concrete finishers | 3 |
| 73102 | Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers | 3 |
| 73110 | Roofers and shinglers | 3 |
| 73200 | Residential and commercial installers and servicers | 3 |
| 73400 | Heavy equipment operators | 3 |
| 75101 | Material handlers | 5 |
| 75110 | Construction trades helpers and labourers | 5 |
| 75119 | Other trades helpers and labourers | 5 |
Prior to applying for the Critical Construction Worker Pilot – Job Offer Pathway, determine whether you require a license or certification for the job you've been offered. Your employer can provide guidance in this regard.
2- Work Experience
At the time of application, you must have work experience of 12 complete calendar months within the last five (5) years and a minimum of 1,560 hours related to the position and skills for the job. Volunteer work and unpaid internships are not eligible.
3- Age
You must be between 21 and 55 years old.
4- Language Ability
- Educational transcripts or other documentation indicating English or French as the principal language of instruction or communication.
- Employment history and references with English or French as the principal language of communication.
5- Settlement Funds
You must show that you have enough money for you and your family to settle in Canada based on %50 of Statistics Canada’s Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) (➨Appendix 2). This amount is reduced in the case of a principal applicant who is already living in Nova Scotia or has arranged employment.
6- Ineligibility
You are not eligible to apply under the Nova Scotia Critical Construction Worker Pilot if:
- You are under humanitarian and compassionate grounds.
- You are an international student who is currently studying at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
- You are an international graduate who has studied in Canada, whose studies have been sponsored by an agency or government and who is contractually obligated to return to their country of origin.
- You have received a nomination or endorsement (NSNP or Atlantic Immigration Pilot) within the last 12 months.
- You are a refugee claimant in Canada, a failed refugee claimant, had a removal order, are prohibited from entering or being in Canada, do not have status in Canada or are living illegally in your country of residence.
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WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Step 1: Get a Job Offer
Before you can submit your application under the Nova Scotia Critical Construction Worker Pilot, you must have a bona fide full-time job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in an eligible occupation within the construction sector as listed above.
If you don’t already have a qualified job offer with the criteria explained in “Minimum Requirements”, you need to find an employer and secure the job for yourself.
Step 2: Submit NSNP Application
If you have all the above requirements, you may submit your application by providing the Application Forms and All supporting documentation through Nova Scotia’s online system (immilib.com/NSCW-Apply).
Step 3: Apply for Permanent Residence
You must submit your application using the IRCC Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) (➨ immilib.com/PR-Portal).
If your application is complete, you will receive a letter or an email confirming that your file has been received and accepted for processing. This letter is called the Acknowledge of Receipt (AOR) and will include your IRCC file number.
Once you have received your acknowledgement of receipt, you can create an online account and link your application to it. By creating an account, you will be able to receive email updates and a more detailed case status.
| NSNP Application | |
| Submit Online Application: | |
| immilib.com/NSCW-Apply | |
| Official Program Guide: | |
| immilib.com/NSCW-Guide | |
| NSNP Application Fee: | |
| None | |
| Processing Time: | |
| immilib.com/NS-PT | |
| Document Checklist: | |
(page 31) | |
| Contact: | |
| 902-424-5230 | |
| nsnp@novascotia.ca | |
Apply for a Temporary Work Permit
After you have been nominated by the province of Nova Scotia, you will also receive a work permit support letter so you can apply for work permit or to renew your existing work permit with IRCC (➨Page) and start living and working in Canada while your application for permanent residence is in process.
If you are in Nova Scotia on a valid work permit and your PR application is still not finalized, you may be able to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) (➨Page). This will let you to stay and continue working on a valid work permit until your PR application is finalized.
Step 4: Landing in Canada
You will only become a Permanent Resident of Canada when you cross a Canadian port of entry. This is referred to as ‘landing in Canada' (➨Page).
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WELCOME TO NOVA SCOTIA!
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