The NS Critical Construction Worker Pilot, a pathway within the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program, is established to alleviate housing pressure and expand housing construction in the province. It offers several advantages including low educational and language requirements, no requirement to graduate from Nova Scotia or have work experience in the province, and eligibility for applicants with experience in Nova Scotia, other provinces, or overseas. The program caters to high-demand local job opportunities and falls within the high-wage industry category.
The requirements for applying to this program are as follows:
1. Obtain a full-time job offer letter from an employer in Nova Scotia who holds a valid sponsorship qualification.
2. Have at least one year of relevant work experience, regardless of whether it's in Nova Scotia, other provinces, or internationally. Specific job positions are outlined below.
3. Have a high school diploma or higher education, or possess relevant training certificates.
4. Be between the ages of 21 and 55.
5. For applicants in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 positions, language proficiency must be at CLB level 5. For applicants in NOC TEER 4 or 5 positions, a CLB level 4 proficiency is sufficient.
Applicants for this program must meet the following job positions:
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
