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# Which Occupations Are the Best for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program?

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 "Launched in 2017, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) was introduced to encourage economic immigration to the Atlantic Provinces of Canada, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador."

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Launched in 2017, the [Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/atlantic-pilot-program/) (AIPP) was introduced to encourage economic immigration to the Atlantic Provinces of Canada, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. The AIPP aims at attracting foreign workers to immigrate to these provinces, provided they have a valid job offer from a designated employer in one of the provinces. 

Initially designed to be a 3-year program, it was extended last year till December 2021. The Canadian government has set the target to invite around 6000 economic immigrants through this stream in 2021 under the Immigration Levels Plan for 2021-23. 

All 4 provinces under this pilot have different occupations in demand. While there is no specific list of targeted occupations for this program, being employed in one of the in-demand occupations in your preferred province will improve your chances of success. The best thing about the AIPP is that all occupations under the [National Occupational Classification](https://www.myvisasource.com/resources/skilled-workers-noc-list/) (NOC) code Skill level 0, A, B, or C are eligible to qualify for the program. 

## **Which Occupations Are In-Demand In Nova Scotia for the AIPP?**

Nova Scotia offers a high quality of life and plenty of amazing employment opportunities in the healthcare, hospitality, and logistics industries. The most in-demand occupations in Nova Scotia are physicians and registered nurses. However, the [Nova Scotia Nominee Program](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/provincial-nominee-program/nova-scotia-nsnp/) (NSNP) offers separate immigration streams for various occupations that are high in demand. 

Being employed in any of these occupations or having a job offer for these occupations from a designated employer will help you qualify for the AIPP. These occupations are as follows:

- Financial auditors and accountants- NOC 1111
- Other financial officers- NOC 1114
- Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations- NOC 1123
- Administrative assistants: NOC 1241
- Accounting technicians and Bookkeepers- NOC 1311
- Civil engineers- NOC 2131
- Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses- NOC 3012
- Specialist physicians- NOC 3111
- Family physicians- NOC 3112
- Licensed practical nurses- NOC 3233
- Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates- NOC 3413
- College and other vocational instructors- NOC 4021
- Paralegal and related occupations- NOC 4211
- Social and community service workers- NOC 4212
- Transport Truck Driver- NOC 7511

## **Which Occupations Are In-Demand In New Brunswick for the AIPP?**

New Brunswick is a densely populated maritime province in Canada. This Atlantic Province offers a wide range of employment opportunities for foreign skilled and semi-skilled workers. The [New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/provincial-nominee-program/new-brunswick-nbpnp/) (NBPNP) offers various immigration streams for foreign workers with different skill levels and experiences. However, most of these skilled and semi-skilled occupations in demand in the province will qualify for admission under the AIPP. These occupations are as follows:  

- Civil engineers- NOC 2131
- Chemical technicians- NOC 2211
- Aerospace engineers- NOC 2146
- Aerospace inspectors- NOC 2232
- Registered nurses- NOC 3012
- Specialist physician- NOC 3111
- General practitioner and family physicians- NOC 3112
- Speech-language pathologist- NOC 3141
- Licensed practical nurse- NOC 3233
- Licensed nursing assistants- NOC 3413
- University professors- NOC 4011
- Social workers- NOC 4152
- Home support workers- NOC 4412
- Retail store supervisors- NOC 6211
- Food Service supervisors- NOC 6311
- Cooks- NOC 6322
- Bakers- NOC 6332
- Sales Executive- NOC 6411
- Food and beverage servers- NOC 6513
- Security guards- NOC 6541
- Contact center agent- NOC 6552
- Delivery workers- NOC 7154
- Machinists- NOC 7201
- Welders- NOC 7237
- Electricians- NOC 7241
- Plumbers- NOC 7251
- Pipefitters- NOC 7252
- Carpenters- NOC 7271
- Mechanics- NOC 7312
- Material handlers- NOC 7452
- Transport Truck Drivers- NOC 7511
- General farm workers- NOC 8431
- Industrial butchers- NOC 9462
- Fish and seafood plant workers- NOC 9463

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## **What Occupations Are In-Demand in Prince Edward Island for the AIPP?**

Despite being the smallest province in Canada, Prince Edward Island has a robust economy mainly dependent on agriculture, fisheries, tourism, Information Technology (IT), aerospace and bioscience industries. The [Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/provincial-nominee-program/prince-edward-island-peipnp/) (PEI PNP) offers many streams for skilled foreign workers. The following occupations will help you qualify for the AIPP and immigrate to Prince Edward Island:

- Aerospace engineers- NOC 2146
- Chemical technicians- NOC 2211
- Aerospace inspectors- NOC 2232
- Registered nurses- NOC 3012
- Specialist physician- NOC 3111
- General practitioner and family physicians- NOC 3112
- Speech-language pathologist- NOC 3141
- Licensed nursing assistants- NOC 3413
- University professors- NOC 4011
- Social workers- NOC 4152
- Home support workers- NOC 4412
- Sales executives- NOC 6411
- Food and beverage servers- NOC 6513
- Security guards- NOC 6541
- Contact centre agent- NOC 6552
- Machinists- NOC 7201
- Delivery workers- NOC 7154
- Welders- NOC 7237
- Pipefitters- NOC 7252
- Mechanics- NOC 7312
- Material handlers- NOC 7452
- Long haul truck drivers- NOC 7511
- General farm workers- NOC 8431
- Industrial butchers- NOC 9462
- Fish and seafood plant workers- NOC 9463

## **What Occupations Are In-Demand In Newfoundland and Labrador for the AIPP?**

The province of Newfoundland and Labrador is famous for being the landing site of the ancient Vikings. The [Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/provincial-nominee-program/newfoundland-labrador-nlpnp/) (NLPNP) has many streams to accommodate interested prospects.

It also has a thriving economy that generates the third-highest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Canada. The economy mainly depends on its various service industries to generate employment, followed by mining, oil production, manufacturing, and fishing industries. The following occupations are in-demand in the province and also qualify for the AIPP:

- Financial managers- NOC 0111
- Captain/ Farming and feeding manager/ Assistant manager/ Area manager- NOC 0823
- Medical physicist- NOC 2111
- Bioinformatician- NOC 2121
- Mechanical Engineer- NOC 2132
- Electrical Engineer- NOC 2133
- Infrastructure Engineer- NOC 2147
- Biomedical Engineer- NOC 2148
- Security Specialist- NOC 2171
- Data Analytics/ Offshore Technician/ ROV Operator/ Ocean Mapping Specialist- NOC 2172
- Cloud Specialist- NOC 2173 and 2174
- Software Developer/ UI/UX Developer/ AI Developer/ Python Developer/ NET Developer- NOC 2174
- Web Developer- NOC 2175
- Facility technician/ Cage Site technician/ Site manager- NOC 2221
- Computer Network Support/     Research Associate- NOC 2281
- Registered nurses and psychiatric nurses- NOC 3012
- Physician- NOC 3111 and 3112
- Nurse practitioner- NOC 3124
- Radiation therapist/Dosimetrist- NOC 3215
- Licensed practical nurses- NOC 3233
- Personal care attendant- NOC 3413 and 4412
- Clinical psychologist- NOC 4151
- Technical Writer- NOC 5121
- Plumber- NOC 7251

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Canada is a peaceful, inclusive country with a thriving economy. Those qualities explain why so many people from other countries think about migrating here.

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Thinking of visiting Canada? The visa process for visitors can be complicated and messy. Reapplying for a rejected visa can be daunting, but having the right information at hand can greatly simplify the process.

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A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a vital part of the process when Canadian employers want to hire temporary foreign workers (TFW). Depending on the job and the industry sector, a positive LMIA must be issued before a TFW can apply for a temporary work permit. LMIA was formerly called a LMO (Labour Market Opinion).

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