Nova Scotia Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Immigration Pilot

THIS IS NOT A LABOUR MARKET PRIORITIES DRAW.

If you received a letter of interest on December 20, 2022, you are invited to participate in the Nova Scotia Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Immigration pilot.

If you are interested in proceeding with this process, please contact the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development by following this link: INTRODUCTION (novascotia.ca)

If you receive a valid Nova Scotia job offer you may utilize the Atlantic Immigration Program or the Nova Scotia Nominee Program: Skilled Worker Stream.

You will still be included in the Federal Express Entry pool.

The Atlantic Immigration Program is a federal immigration program that helps employers recruit skilled foreign workers and international graduates to meet labour needs.

The requirements for the Atlantic Immigration Program are:

• Job offer from an organization designated under the Atlantic Immigration Program.
• Valid passport and legal status in country of residence.
• Canadian high school diploma, or the equivalent from outside Canada with an educational credential assessment.
• Language test showing a minimum of CLB 5 in either official language.
• A reference letter showing one year of work experience in a field related to Early Childhood Development.
• The intention to permanently settle and reside in Nova Scotia.

The Nova Scotia Nominee Program: 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.

The requirements for the Nova Scotia Nominee Program: Skilled Worker Stream are:

• Job offer from a Nova Scotia employer.
• Valid passport and legal status in country of residence.
• Proof of secondary school graduation in home country.
• Proof you have language ability equivalent to CLB 5 in either official language.
• A reference letter showing one year of work experience in a field related to Early Childhood Development.
• The intention to permanently settle and reside in Nova Scotia.

Please contact immigration.coordinator@novascotia.ca if you have any questions.