Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program

The Northwest Territories of Canada is technically not a province of Canada but it covers up a large part of Canada’s North. There is a lot of opportunities to live and explore with 33 different communities and a population of 44,718 people. This territory has one of the largest surface areas and a slightly warmer climate than Canada’s other territories. Currently, the economy is based on the extraction of petroleum and natural gas, as well as the mining of gold and diamonds. The land is rich in resources, and mining is therefore one of the major works conducted in this region. The Northwest Territories is a place where newcomers can expect to receive a friendly welcome while continuing to embrace their own traditions and practices. Here are some of the ways to qualify for Canada permanent residency under the Northwest Territories PNP.

The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) accepts applications under the following three immigration categories:

1. Skilled worker
2. Express Entry skilled worker
3. Critical Impact worker

Northwest territory skilled worker stream:

This program is an employer-driven program in which a foreign worker on receiving a job offer in a skilled occupation category of National Occupation classification from an employer in the Northwest Territories and meeting the other requirements of the available position; licensing, certification and Language skills, etc may qualify under this stream.

Minimum requirements from the employer: 

• An employer should have a job vacancy and should identify a potential nominee.
• An employer should possess a registered business operating for a minimum of one year.
• Be in good standing with the Worker’s Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) and the NWT Employment Standards.
• Provide proof of local and national recruitment efforts and submit a summary of results.
• Obtain a positive Canada Labor Market Opinion through Employment and social development, Canada.
• The job position should be a permanent full-time job position (Minimum 30 hours per week)
• The job position should fall in high skill level occupation in National Occupation classification level O, A and B

Minimum requirements from the nominee/applicant:

• The applicant must possess the required certification or accreditation for the specific occupation.
• The applicant should have the required work experience for the specific occupation.
• Provide proof of sufficient financial or settlement supports in the Northwest Territory.
• The applicant must be able to communicate in either English or French.
• The applicant should not be a refugee claimant.

Northwest Territory Express Entry stream for skilled workers:

The NWT Express Entry Stream for Skilled Workers is for the foreign nationals who have a profile in the IRCC federal Express Entry pool. Employers and candidates must meet the same requirements as the Skilled Worker stream mentioned above and must also fulfill the additional requirement mentioned as follows :

Additional minimum requirements:

• The applicant must provide the Express Entry pool acceptance letter issued by IRCC, Canada.
• The applicant should provide a valid job seeker validation code.
• Maintain valid status in the Express Entry pool throughout the application process.
• Meet the eligibility criteria for the Northwest Territories’ Skilled Worker stream.
• Have expressed interest in settling permanently in the Northwest Territories.

Northwest territories critical impact worker stream:

This program is also an employer-driven program in which a foreign worker on receiving a job offer in a skilled occupation category of National Occupation classification level C and D from an employer in the Northwest Territories and meeting the other requirements of the available position; licensing, certification, Language skills, etc may qualify under this stream.

Minimum requirements from the employer: 

• An employer should have a job vacancy and should identify a potential nominee.
• An employer should possess a registered business operating for a minimum of one year.
• Be in good standing with the Worker’s Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) and the NWT Employment Standards.
• Provide proof of local and national recruitment efforts and submit a summary of the results.
• Obtain a positive Canada Labor Market Opinion through Employment and social development, Canada.
• The job position should be a permanent full-time job position (Minimum 30 hours per week)
• The Job position should fall in high skill level occupation in the National Occupation Classification of level C and D.

Minimum requirements from the applicant:

• The applicant must possess the required certification or accreditation for the specific occupation.
• The applicant should have the required work experience for the specific occupation of a minimum of 6 months.
• Provide proof of sufficient financial or settlement supports in the Northwest Territory.
• The applicant must be able to communicate in either English or French.
• The applicant should not be a refugee claimant.

How We Can Help:

With an understanding of the Canadian Immigration procedure for nearly four decades, Winny would provide profound guidance in the candidate’s PNP application by regulating an extensive profile assessment and gauging the fastest and the best-suited pathway for the candidate. We also ensure representation of the candidate’s profile with utmost precision before the visa officer.