This category is for individuals with experience in an occupation classified as NOC level 0, A or B, also known as skilled occupations. Priority is given to these high skilled applicants. See below for further eligibility requirements.

Applicant Requirements

• The applicant must be experienced in an occupation that has been classified as NOC level 0, A or B, which is also known as skilled occupations as priority is given to such highly skilled applicants.
• If the applicant has been living in Canada then he/she must be able to present a proof of legal status.
• The applicant must be between the ages of 21 and 55 at the time of application.
• Applicant must be able to show proof for his intentions and ability to live and settle in the Province of Nova Scotia.
• Applicant must also have 12 months of relevant work experience.

Job Requirements

• The job must be full-time and permanent and offered by a Nova Scoria employer.
• The job must have salary and benefits that meet Provincial employment standards.
• The job must be in a position for which there is a shortage of qualified Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
• Job offers made to NOC level C or D occupations will be considered based on local labour market requirements and conditions.

Education Requirements

At least a high school level of education i.e. 12 years of study is required along with the necessary education, training, and licensing/certification needed to carry out the job duties in Canada.

Language Requirements

Meet language requirements for the program mentioned below:

For NOC levels 0, A or B – CLB level 5 in English or French
For NOC levels C or D – CLB level 4 in English or French

Employer Requirements

• Employer must be permanently established in Nova Scotia and must have operated in Nova Scotia, under current management, for at least two years.
• Must have the ability to issue a full time, permanent job offer to the individual applicant.
• Must also provide proof of the efforts made to recruit a qualified Canadian citizen or permanent resident for the position for the applicant is being employed.