NOVA SCOTIA IMMIGRATION Search EXPLORE THE MENU RESOURCES NEWS CONTACT TRANSLATE Skilled Worker The Skilled Worker stream helps employers recruit foreign workers and recently graduated international students whose skills are needed in Nova Scotia. An employer can only hire foreign workers for positions they have been unable to fill with permanent residents or Canadian citizens. ELIGIBILITY To apply you must: have a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer; have 1 year of work experience related to the job. (Semi-skilled and low-skilled workers must already have six months’ experience with the employer.); be 21 to 55 years old; have a high school diploma; have the appropriate training, skills and/or accreditation for the job; prove language ability equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5 if you are a skilled worker. If your first language is English or French, that is enough proof. Semi-skilled and low-skilled workers must have test results to prove they meet CLB 4 even if their first language is English or French; show enough financial resources to successfully settle in Nova Scotia. HOW TO APPLY Complete the online application form and include all required information and attachments. As of Jan. 4, 2021, applications will only be accepted online. Printed and emailed applications will be discontinued. Apply Online APPLICATION GUIDE, FORMS AND POLICIES Application Guide Changes – Application Guide Employer Information Form (NSNP 200) Common NSOI Policies Use of a Representative (NSNP 50) Authority to Release Personal Information (NSNP 60) CONTACT INFORMATION Nova Scotia Office of Immigration 1469 Brenton Street, 3rd floor PO Box 1535 Halifax, NS, Canada B3J 2Y3 (902) 424-5230 immigration@novascotia.ca NOTE: Positions in all skill level occupations must receive competitive wages for their industry or sector as per the canada.ca/expressentry. IMMIGRATE HERE NOVA SCOTIA LABOUR MARKET PRIORITIES LABOUR MARKET PRIORITIES FOR PHYSICIANS PHYSICIAN ENTREPRENEUR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE ENTREPRENEUR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES IN DEMAND SKILLED WORKER OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND NOVA SCOTIA EXPERIENCE: EXPRESS ENTRY COMMON TERMS Nova Scotia Start offers information and support for new immigrants. Facebook Twitter YouTube Official immigration website of the Government of Nova Scotia. Crown copyright © 2021 - Province of Nova Scotia. Privacy — View Corporate Site