Northwest Territories Nominee Program
The Northwest Territories (NWT) encompasses a large portion of Canada's northern territory. With 33 different communities and a population of 44,718 people, there is plenty of room to live, explore, and play. Yellowknife, the capital city, has a population of about 19,000 people.
Moving to the NWT is beneficial to your career. There are numerous job opportunities, as well as the highest median household income in Canada.
There is a high demand for your skills and education as well as a great place for career development and advancement due to the comparatively small population.
The Northwest Territories is a welcoming place where newcomers can expect to be welcomed while maintaining their own traditions and practises. As a result, there are numerous vibrant cultural communities in the area.
The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has two pathways, one of which has three distinct paths.
Northwest Territories Employer Driven Program
Express Entry System for Skilled Workers
This program aims to nominate Express Entry Candidate who meet the Northwest Territories’ skilled worker eligibility criteria. Candidates who been accepted into the federal Express Entry system may be eligible to apply for this Express Entry Stream for skilled workers.
Skilled Worker Stream
This stream allows the Northwest Territories Government to nominate candidates who have received a job offer in a skilled position from a Northwest Territories employer for at least six months prior to applying.
Entry Level/Semi-Skilled Occupations
The program allows the Northwest Territories Government to assist employers in filling entry-level job shortages when employers cannot find a Canadian worker locally or nationally. Applicants must have worked in the Northwest Territories for at least six months prior to applying.
Northwest Territories Business Immigration Program
Business Stream
The NTNP Business Stream is designed for foreign applicants who can start, acquire, or invest in an existing Northwest territories business that provides or has the potential to provide economic advantage to the Territory and create jobs.
Successful applicants will receive a Provincial Nomination Certificate to apply for Canadian permanent residence.
Keep in mind that this is only a summary of the Northwest Territories Nominee Program. If you are interested in any of the NTNP streams, please Contact us for a complete list of eligibility requirements.
