Nova Scotia Regional Labour Market Demand Stream
Starting March 6, 2014, the new Regional Labour Market Demand stream is accepting applications for individuals who meet the labour market needs, are destined to join the labour market with a full-time and permanent position, and wish to live in the Province of Nova Scotia permanently.
Applicants are not required to have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Nova Scotia employer at the time of submitting their application; however, they must intend to pursue employment in an occupation that is in demand in the Province. To determine whether your intended occupation is in demand, please refer to the following list:
NOC Title:
Systems Testing Technicians
Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and
Technicians
Registered Nurses
Head Nurses and Supervisors
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Managers in Health Care
Computer Engineers
Licensed Practical Nurses
Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
User Support Technicians
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers
Specialist Physicians
General Practitioners and Family Physicians
Financial Auditors and Accountants
Software Engineers and Designers
Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists Assistants
Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
Information Systems Analysts and Consultants
Welders
Machinists
Industrial Electricians
Steamfitters/Pipefitters
Sheet Metal Workers
The outlook for your intended occupation must be good-to-fair in the area you intend to settle in order for your application to be considered under the Regional Labour Market Demand stream.
Eligibility Criteria:
Age between 21 and 55
Minimum Language CLB 5
High Demand intended occupation (see the above list)
Required settlement funds
Minimum high school diploma with 12 years of education
At least 2 years work experience related to intended occupation within the last 5 years
Ability to demonstrate that you will become economically established in Nova Scotia and completion of an Employment and Settlement Plan
Ability to attend a ion interview in Nova Scotia (if required)