Immigration

Which Occupations are in Demand in Nova Scotia?

April 21, 2021
Jon Mike

Nova Scotia selects targeted applicants through different streams.  They are –

  • Nova Scotia experience: express entry
  • Nova scotia Labor market priorities: express entry
  • Nova scotia labor Market Priorities for Physicians: Express entry 
  • Skilled Worker
  • Physician
  • Occupation in demand
  • Entrepreneur 
  • International Graduate entrepreneur

Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry Stream

It is the stream linked to the express entry program. In the Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry Stream (NSDEE), applicants are picked from the federal Express Entry Pool and selected based on their occupation is in demand. The applicants who are selected in this stream are provided 600 bonus points in the Express entry to boost their profile. The stream is divided into two parts-

  • Category A 
  • Category B

Category A is where all the applicants have a full-time skilled job offer from a Nova Scotia employer. It accepts all applications at all times and there is no intake period. The minimum point requirement for selection under this category is 67 points on the point assessment grid.  The appellants need to have one year of work experience in NOC O, A, or B and should have a profile created in the Express entry system.

Category B also has similar requirements, except the candidate need not have a job offer from the province.  There should be an express entry profile of the appellant with work experience of at least one year in the in-demand occupation and an adequate language proficiency score.

What are the eligibility requirements for Nova Scotia Occupation in demand?

It is the applicants who meet the eligibility requirements which are shortlisted by the province.  The eligibility requirements for Nova Scotia are as follows:

  • The candidate’s age needs to be between 18 to 49 years of age
  • The applicant should be able to meet the minimum language score requirement, which is set at a low band of 4.5
  • Minimum of one year of work experience in the desired occupational field in the last six years in NOC skill type O, A, or B
  • Canadian education system standard equivalent education of the applicant
  • Have the intention of living and working in Nova Scotia
  • Having an adequate amount of funds to settle in the interim period
  • Getting a Medical exam and also police verification is important for the immigration

Nova Scotia In-Demand Occupation List 2021

The occupations that are listed below are the occupations that are in urgent need of skilled workers and getting selected in these professions can help meet the labor market requirements of the province. The list is classified as per the National Occupation Classification (NOC) list.

  • NOC 1111 Financial auditors and accountants
  • NOC 1114 Other financial officers
  • NOC 1123 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations
  • NOC  1241 Administrative assistants
  • NOC 1311 Accounting and related clerks
  • NOC 2131 Civil engineers
  • NOC 3233 Licensed practical nurses
  • NOC 4021 College and other vocational instructors
  • NOC 3012 Registered nurses and  also registered psychiatric nurses
  • NOC 4211 Paralegal and related occupations
  • NOC 4212 Social and community service workers