Benefits

Examinations are normally written at scheduled times. There is generally at least one examination sitting per month in Halifax and Sydney, and less frequently in other locations. The sittings are usually on a Saturday, and begin at 9:30 am (see the Examination Schedule).

Once you have signed an apprenticeship agreement, you (the apprentice) and each of the other participants in the agreement (such as the journeyperson and employer) have roles and responsibilities to fulfill:

The following information outlines how to become an apprentice if you have an employer in Nova Scotia. If you have an out-of-province employer, click here for out-of-province registration information.

A program designed to provide financial support to workers who have experienced a collective dismissal.

The purpose of the Income Support Program for Older Workers is to offer monthly financial assistance to older workers who have been let go or laid off and find themselves out of a job because of the current economic situation.

The Québec Parental Insurance Plan provides income replacement benefits to eligible parents at the birth or adoption of their child, thus promoting work-family balance.

The Québec Parental Insurance Plan provides income replacement benefits to eligible parents at the birth or adoption of their child, thus promoting work-family balance.

The Québec Parental Insurance Plan provides income replacement benefits to eligible parents at the birth or adoption of their child, thus promoting work-family balance.

In force since January 1, 2006, the Québec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP) is an effective means for workers to better reconcile work and family responsibilities. It is designed to support new parents, encourage them in their desire to have children and support them as they devote more time to their children in their first months.