Nova Scotia literarily translates to New Scotland; narrowly dominated by Scottish while at the same time retains it multicultural traits. English, French, German, Dutch, Scandinavians, black Canadians all make up the population of Nova Scotia. The province is the world’s largest exporter of Christmas trees, lobster, gypsum, and wild berries. With the capital in Halifax, know as a city embodied with tourist attractions like the port of Halifax the province which received over 300,000 passengers annually, with museums like the Glooscap Heritage Centre, Grand-Pré National Historic Site, Hector Heritage Quay, Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, the the Cape Breton Miners’ Museum, and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
Economy of Nova Scotia
NS is credited for her flourishing film industry, ranked 4th in Canada and its growing ICT industry. I wish I could describe a whole lots of beautiful sire to behold, I guess seeing is believing The province is basically a resource based economy with bold attempt on diversification for expansion over the years; Nova Scotia’s defence and aerospace sector contributes about $1.5 billion to the economy of Nova Scotia annually. Despite that the economy of Nova Scotia yet to equal most of the other regions in Canada; lest I forget to say this; Nova Scotia has a relatively low cost of living.
Moving to NS
Despite the fact Nova Scotia is one of the smallest regions in Canada, its immense natural resources open doors of opportunities for skilled workers which make their demand for skilled workers through immigration inevitable. As a skilled foreign skilled immigration worker hoping to live, work or study in Canada and Nova Scotia to be precise; there are three broad options for you to explore.Express Entry Program for Federal Skilled workers
Applying through the federal immigration system and meeting all general requirements. Nova Scotia Nominee Program NSNP; you can move into Nova Scotia through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) under which the provincial government of Nova Scotia can nominate you as a qualified skilled worker. The processing time is usually within 8-12months. If you are nominated, you will have 30 days to accept the nomination within the Express Entry system. After you do this, IRCC will send you an invitation to apply for a permanent resident visa. Successful applicants will receive a Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Certificate, which will speed-up the Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa application process.
Nova Scotia Experience
This program is restricted to applicants with a prior work experience in Nova Scotia of a least one year. Applicants in this category are not new to Nova Scotia and are either temporary workers or international students seeking a permanent residence in Nova Scotia. Please not that your occupation or job must within National Occupational Classification O, A AND B and not C or D.Nova Scotia Atlantic Immigration Pilot
Nova Scotia Atlantic Immigration Pilot is another pathway to moving to Nova Scotia; Application is expected to end by 30th June 2021 and the reopened by January 2022. This program is managed by Nova Scotia Office of Immigration and Population Growth. Please note that Application for Transport Truck drivers (NOC 7511) is not being accepted by Nova Scotia’s Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program. If you seek to work in this category you can get help on the appropriate option for application here.
Skilled Workers In NS
Below are the categories of skilled workers in Nova Scotia:
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
Physician
Entrepreneur
International Graduate Entrepreneur
Skilled Worker (Federal)On-Demand Occupations for Nova Scotia 2021
Since there is no guarantee of getting selected after application for permanent residence in Novia Scotia by the Canadian Immigration; the closest you can know apart from their eligibility are you chances of getting a priority.
Below are the Demand occupation lists for Nova Scotia 2021:
No
Occupation
Code
NOC
1
Financial Auditors and Accountants
1111
A
2
Other Financial Officers
1114
A
3
Professional occupation in advertising marketing and Public relation
1123
A
4
Administrative Assistants
1241
B
5
Accounting and Related Clerks
1311
B
6
Civil Engineers
2131
A
7
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
3012
A
8
Licensed Practical Nurse
3233
B
9
College and other vocational Instructors
4021
A
10
Paralegal and related occupations
4211
B
11
Social and Community Service Workers
4212
B
Make a long term plan to move; regardless of Covid19 pandemic, Canada plan to welcome more immigrants from 2021-2023. Get an immigration consult today and live your dream; there is a place where you are needed in Canada. You can come with your family members or can be sponsored by one that is already of Canadian soil.