Nova Scotia Occupation In Demand Stream
OID Overview
Nova Scotia Occupation In Demand (OID) was introduced in May 2019. The OID Stream is utilized to nominate workers in occupations “in high labour demand” in Nova Scotia for Canadian permanent residence. The occupations offered through this stream are subject to change as labour market needs in the province develop. The Nova Scotia Occupation In Demand stream is one of Nova Scotia’s PNP streams that aims to offer candidates a job. Once the nomination has been received, candidates can apply for Permanent Residence through the IRCC. The OID is not connected to Express Entry, which means the candidates do not need to meet the minimum requirement of one of three programs (FST, FSW, or CEC) managed by Express Entry which supports the candidate whose CRS points are not sufficient to compete with such Canadian in the pool of Express Entry.
Plus, the Nova Scotia Occupation In Demand stream does require the candidate to hold a valid job offer (LMIA) as its main eligibility requirement, but the other requirements must be met. The stream is currently open to eligible candidates with a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer that is considered Skill Level C under Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC).
Nova Scotia Occupation In Demand Eligibility Requirements
The Candidates must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the Nova Scotia Occupation In Demand stream by providing supporting documents:
- Have a full-time permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer
- One year of work experience within the last five years related to the position and skills for the job. The work experience and transferable skills will be verified via letters of reference from employers and supporting employment documents,
- 21 to 55 years of age,
- A high school diploma or foreign equivalent,
- Appropriate training, skills, and/or accreditation for the job,
- Language ability equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 4 through official language test results, even if your first language is English or French,
- Show enough financial resources to settle in Nova Scotia successfully.
Nova Scotia Occupation In Demand Job offers requirements
Some streams target specific NOC CODES, meaning that if you have experience in those in-demand jobs, you either
- have more chances to be invited, or
- that you can be eligible for the stream.
To be eligible to apply to the Nova Scotia Occupation In Demand stream, you must have a permanent (No end date), full-time (at least 30h/week) job offer from a Nova Scotia employer in either:
- NOC 3413 (Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates)
- NOC 6513 (Food and beverage servers)
- NOC 6711 (Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, and related support occupations)
- NOC 6731 (Light duty cleaners)
- NOC 7511 (Transport truck drivers),
- NOC 7521 (Heavy equipment operators (except crane)), or
- NOC 7611 (Construction trades helpers and labourers)
The job offer must also have compensation in the form of a salary that meets provincial employment standards and the provincial wage range for a position that has a shortage of qualified permanent residents or Canadian citizens to fill the position and not violate any existing bargaining unit agreements, labour agreements/standards or be involved in any employment disputes.
Nova Scotia Occupation In Demand Main employer requirements
The employer must show (Before offering the job to the candidate) that they have tried to recruit a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. The satisfactory evidence can be either:
- A copy of the positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) you received from Employment and Social Development Canada (Service Canada) for this job. The prospective employee must be named in this document, AND the expiry date must be on or after the date that they submit their application to NSOI. OR
- Proof that the worker is on an open work permit and legally entitled to work in Canada, for example, with a Post-Graduation Work Permit or the position offered is LMIA exempt. OR
- Three advertisements and related information meet the conditions described in the Nova Scotia Occupation In Demand (OID) stream.
The OID may ask for additional information. The employer’s business must have been in active operation in Nova Scotia for at least two years, be in good standing with provincial occupational health and safety and labour authorities, and not violate the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act & Regulations.
How To Apply For Nova Scotia Occupation In Demand?
Applications for the Nova Scotia Occupation In Demand (OID) stream are always accepted, provided an applicant meets program eligibility. The candidate may apply using the online portal through the Nova Scotia immigration website. Successful applicants will be issued a provincial nomination for permanent residence from Nova Scotia. Upon getting the provincial nomination certificate, the applicant has six months to apply for permanent residence through IRCC by submitting a paper-based application by mail to the appropriate processing center, which is generally processed within 18 months.
Optional Canadian Work Permit
After receiving your provincial nomination certificate, you can request a letter of support from the NSNP to apply for a temporary work permit or renew a current valid work permit (3 months before the expiration). This letter of support substitutes the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Service Canada in applying for the new work permit.
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I hope this message finds you well. My name is Ashique , and I am writing to inquire about the work experience criteria for the Occupation in Demand Stream, specifically regarding the relevance of prior experience gained during my time as a student.
I recently received a full-time permanent offer letter for the position of NOC 65310 (Light Duty Cleaners), which falls within the qualified jobs list for the Occupation in Demand Stream. I possess one year of experience working as a light duty cleaner, which was acquired while I was a student.
My query pertains to whether this prior experience as a light duty cleaner, gained during my time as a student, fulfills the requirement for one year of work experience as stipulated by the Occupation in Demand Stream criteria.
Could you please clarify whether experience gained during my time as a student would be considered valid for meeting the work experience criterion, or if the experience must be earned while holding a work permit specifically?
Regarding your inquiry about the Occupation in Demand Stream, experience gained during your time as a student can indeed fulfill the work experience criteria, provided it aligns with the requirements outlined for NOC 65310 (Light Duty Cleaners). Your one year of experience as a light duty cleaner, acquired while studying, should meet the stipulated one-year work experience requirement. However, it’s always advisable to double-check with the relevant Nova Scotia immigration authorities or seek professional advice for confirmation.