Most of the Provincial Nominee Programs in Canada have a category for Provincial Skilled Trade Worker Program to which you can apply as a way to live and work in Canada.
Many of the provinces have signed an agreement with the Citizenship and Immigration Canada to allow employers to hire a foreign worker to fill a position, if that employer is unable to fill it with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Canada.
This category covers the National Occupation Class C and D. This includes labourers, customer service representatives, food and beverage servers, housekeeping attendants and long-haul truck drivers.
A secondary school is required, along with any extra training, either on the job or via a special course, for this category. There may be some certification required as well.
Each Provincial Skilled Trade Worker Program has its own criteria which differs from province to province. You can click on the titles below to visit the page for the province you are most interested in working and living in, to find our the list of criteria.
At 123Visa, we are seasoned pros at helping people submit a successful application to a Provincial Skilled Trade Worker Program. We know just what is required and how to present your assets in the best way possible. We walk you through every step to help you reach your goal of settling in Canada.
Please find a list below of each Provincial Skilled Trade Worker Program. You will see some of them have slightly different names, but it is basically the same category from province to province, with specific criteria.
Alberta Skilled Trade Worker Program
British Columbia Skilled Trade Worker Program
Northwest Territories Skilled Trade Worker Program
Ontario Skilled Trade Worker Program
Prince Edward Island Skilled Trade Worker Program
When you are ready to apply to one of the above mentioned programs, call the experienced immigration team at 123Visa for advice and help on many levels.