The Federal Skilled Trades Program Canada is for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade.
Skilled work experience eligible for the Federal Skilled Trades Program Canada falls under the following groups of the National Occupational Classification (NOC):
- Group 72 – industrial, electrical and construction trades
- Group 73 – maintenance, and equipment operation trades
- Group 82 – supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture, and related production
- Group 92 – processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators
- Group 632 – chefs and cooks
- Group 633 – butchers and bakers
The minimum requirements are:
- Language ability in English or French – CLB 5 in speaking and listening CLB 4 in reading and writing
- Two years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade within five years before applying or part-time equivalent (work can be non-continuous)
- Valid job offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least 1 year or certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial, or federal authority
- Sufficient money to settle in Canada