Applicant Eligibility

To qualify, applicants must:

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

• Have one of the following:

  • 1 year of full-time experience in the same or similar occupation within the last 10 years, and a valid work permit expiring on or after March 31, 2026; OR

  • 18 months of full-time work experience with the same NWT employer in the same occupation.

• Demonstrate language proficiency at the time of application with valid test results:

  • CLB 6 – NOC TEER 0, 1, or 2

  • CLB 5 – NOC TEER 3

• Have the education, training, or certification required to perform the duties of the job offer.

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

• Intend to permanently settle in the Northwest Territories.

• Not be a refugee claimant.

Employer Eligibility

Employers must:

• Provide a permanent, full-time job offer with wages and conditions consistent with industry standards and collective agreements.

• Be a registered business or government organization (municipal, First Nation, or territorial) that has operated in the NWT for at least 1 year.

• Be in good standing with:

  • Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC)

  • Employment Standards office

• Meet recruitment requirements by either:

  • Submitting a valid Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA); OR

  • Demonstrating advertising efforts locally and nationally, and providing a summary of applicants and reasons for refusal if nominating without an LMIA.