The Northwest Territories Nominee Program has closed its 2025 intake. The program has received enough applications to fill its nomination cap of 300 allocated by the Government of Canada.

Applicants will be notified by email if their applications will be assessed or withdrawn.

 

The Skilled Worker category helps employers attract qualified individuals if there are shortages of workers for jobs in the NWT that require formal education, specialized training, or both. This category is for occupations that fall under National Occupation Classification (NOC) TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3.

To be eligible, foreign nationals must be able to demonstrate they have the training, experience and education to fulfill the needs of the job description. The skilled worker must:

• Have one (1) year of full-time experience within the last 10 years in the same or similar occupation; and
• Have a valid work permit.

There is a minimum language requirement to ensure the foreign national is able to communicate in English or French. This requirement must be met at the time the application is made and proof of testing must be provided.

For further information about mandatory eligibility criteria, refer to the program guidelines.

Watch this YouTube tutorial to help with your application: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hWXlbxNET4

*Les employeurs qui présentent une demande en français doivent le faire sur papier, car le portail électronique n’est pas encore accessible en français.

Program Forms

• Nominee Applicant Form
• Employer Application
• Skilled Worker Checklist
• Authorize or Cancel a Representative (Nominee)
• Authorize or Cancel a Representative (Employer)
• Employment Standards Verification Form
• Sample Employment Contract