Applicant Eligibility

To qualify, applicants must:

• Have an active Express Entry profile and meet the eligibility for one of the three federal economic programs:

  • Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) – At least 1 year continuous full-time skilled work, high school diploma, CLB 7 minimum.

  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC) – At least 1 year Canadian skilled work in the last 3 years, CLB 7 (NOC 0/A), CLB 5 (NOC B).

  • Federal Skilled Trades (FST) – At least 2 years of skilled trades experience, valid job offer or Canadian qualification, CLB 5 (speaking/listening), CLB 4 (reading/writing).

• Have a valid Job Seeker Validation Code.

• Hold a permanent, full-time job offer from an eligible NWT employer in a NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation.

• Have at least 1 year of full-time experience in the same or similar occupation OR 18 months of full-time experience with the nominating employer in the same role.

• Possess the required certifications/accreditations for the occupation (as per NOC requirements).

• Meet the language requirements:

  • CLB 6 – NOC 0 or 1 (managerial/professional roles)

  • CLB 5 – NOC 2 or 3 (technical/trades roles)

• Have the appropriate education or specialization for the job offer.

• Hold legal status to work in Canada (if applying from within).

• Not be a refugee claimant.

Employer Eligibility

Employers must:

• Be a registered business or government organization (municipal, First Nation, or territorial) in the Northwest Territories.

• Be operating year-round for at least 1 year in the territory.

• Be in good standing with the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) and the Employment Standards Act.

• Offer a permanent, full-time job with wages and conditions consistent with industry standards and not in conflict with any union agreements.

• Provide either:

  • A valid Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), OR

  • Proof of recruitment efforts (2 local ads + 1 national ad), including a summary of applicants and reasons for refusal, if nominating without an LMIA.