Nova Scotia Permits Directory-Labour and Advanced Education-Temporary Work Permit


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Labour and Advanced Education Temporary Work Permit

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.
Issuing Department / Agency:
	N.S. Department of Labour and Advanced Education, Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
Where can you get this Permit and / or further information?
	Website: http://nsapprenticeship.ca
	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.
Application Forms & Process:
	Please contact the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency and ask to speak to the Training Officer for your trade/region.
Waiting Period:
	Varies.
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.
Price:
	No charge.
Related Requirements:
	Please refer to Sections 36 and 37 of the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations.
Additional Information:
	For more information about temporary permits, please visit the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency's website.
Legislative Authority:
	Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act and General Regulations

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