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.

List of occupations eligible for Nova Scotia Critical Worker Eligibility for Critical Construction Worker Pilot How to apply for Nova Scotia Critical Construction Worker Pilot What is the processing time of Nova Scotia immigration?

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

CLB Level 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.

New Nova Scotia Critical Construction Worker Pilot

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.