Express Entry — Trade occupations (category), 1 Oct 2026 — what it means in Nova Scotia

On Thursday 1 October 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 3,500 candidates in the Express Entry — Trade occupations (category) round, minimum score 476. Federal rounds select candidates from across Canada, Nova Scotia included.

Jobs in Nova Scotia

Over the last eight weeks our Job Bank research filed 16 job postings open to foreign workers in Nova Scotia in the occupations this round selects. The most posted: Carpenter (6), Supervisor, floor covering (1), Concrete forms carpenter (1).

Nova Scotia and Express Entry

Nova Scotia can nominate Express Entry candidates through Nova Scotia — Express Entry. A provincial nomination adds 600 points to a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System score (IRCC).