Labour and Advanced Education Temporary Work Permit |
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| Who Needs This Permit? | |
To work in a compulsory certified trade, a certificate, temporary work permit or apprentice status is required. In Nova Scotia, there are more than 65 trades that are designated under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act. Of these trades, a number are specified as compulsory certified. For a complete list of designated and compulsory certified trades in Nova Scotia, please visit the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency's website. |
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| Issuing Department / Agency: | |
N.S. Department of Labour and Advanced Education, Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency |
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| Where can you get this Permit and / or further information? | |
Website: http://nsapprenticeship.ca |
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| Phone Local: 902-424-5651 | |
| Toll-free number: 1-800-494-5651 (valid in Nova Scotia) | |
| In Person: For contact information, please visit the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency's website. |
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| Application Forms & Process: | |
Please contact the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency and ask to speak to the Training Officer for your trade/region. |
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| Waiting Period: | |
Varies. |
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| Expiry & Renewal: | |
A temporary permit is only valid for the time period indicated on the permit (maximum 90 days). Once it expires, it is invalid. An individual may be eligible for a re-issue. |
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| Price: | |
No charge. |
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| Related Requirements: | |
Please refer to Sections 36 and 37 of the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations. |
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| Additional Information: | |
For more information about temporary permits, please visit the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency's website. |
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| Legislative Authority: | |
Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act and General Regulations |
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