Nova Scotia, a province in Atlantic Canada, is set to embark on a groundbreaking initiative to bolster its construction industry. The province is launching the Critical Construction Worker Pilot, a pioneering immigration program. The program aims to address the persistent labour shortages affecting 21 essential occupations within the construction sector. This strategic move not only underscores Nova Scotia’s commitment to meeting the industry’s demand but also heralds an innovative approach to resolving employment challenges within the region’s thriving construction landscape.
Free Immigration AssessmentRequirements for the Critical Construction Worker Pilot Program
The Critical Construction Worker Pilot – Job Offer Pathway is exclusively for individuals who have received offers for permanent, full-time employment from a Nova Scotia-based business.
To be eligible, you must:
To be eligible, you must:
- Possess one year of work experience relevant to the job.
- Hold either a high school diploma or evidence of completion of a construction-specific industry training program.
- Age must fall between 21 and 55 years.
- Prove language proficiency equivalent to CLB Level 5 for NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, 3, or CLB Level 4 for NOC TEER 4 and 5, even if English or French is your first language.
- Provide documents proving sufficient financial funds to settle in Nova Scotia.
In addition to the previously stated requirements, the job offer must also align with the approved National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes outlined below:
- 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, 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
If you are considering applying for Nova Scotia’s Critical Construction Worker Pilot Program, we encourage you to contact ImmiLaw Immigration today. Our team consists of competent and experienced immigration professionals, including lawyers, licensed paralegals, and consultants, all committed to providing exceptional service. Don’t hesitate—reach out today and let ImmiLaw Immigration’s dedicated team guide you through the process with expertise and care.
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