March 19th 2014 LATEST - Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)

[PBA SRDPO]

This stream targets individuals whose skills and experience meet Nova Scotia labour market needs. Applicants are not required to have a job offer at the time of submitting their application. However, they must intend to pursue employment in an occupation that has been designated as ‘in demand’ by the province. The following 25 occupations are currently designated as in-demand and thus eligible for this program:
Systems Testing Technicians
Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians
Registered Nurses
Head Nurses and Supervisors
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Managers in Health Care
Computer Engineers
Licensed Practical Nurses
Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
User Support Technicians
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers
Specialist Physicians
General Practitioners and Family Physicians
Financial Auditors and Accountants
Software Engineers and designers
Medical Engineers
User Support Technicians
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers
Specialist Physicians
General Practitioners and Family Physicians
Financial Auditors and Accountants
Software Engineers and Designers
Medical laboratory Technologists and Pathologists’ Assistants
Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
Information Systems Analysts and Consultants
Welders
Machinists
Industrial Electricians
Steamfitters/Pipefitters
Sheet Metal Workers

In addition, eligible applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Be between the ages of 21 and 55
Demonstrate language proficiency of at least level 5 according to the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) scale or the Niveaux de competence linquistique canadiens (NCLC) scale
Have an intended occupation in Nova Scotia that is considered skilled (NOC levels 0, A or B), and is in demand in their intended community of residence
Be legally residing in current country of residence
Have completed a high school level of education and received at least a degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution
Have at least two years of continuous, full-time work experience in last five years related to intended occupation in Nova Scotia
Demonstrate the ability to become economically established in Nova Scotia
Demonstrate intent to live in Nova Scotia permanently
Complete an Employment and Settlement Plan outlining their potential contributions to Nova Scotia
Attend an interview in Nova Scotia, if required