Jobs In Canada Through Express Entry

In order to apply for your visa through the Express Entry system, you first need to determine your eligibility. In order to be eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program you need to meet the following requirements:

1. At least one year of full time paid work experience or equivalent to 1560 hours total in part time work, working in the same employment for the entire period. This work experience must have taken place within the last 10 years and must be at one of the skill levels 0, A or B of the NOC (National Occupational Classification).

2. French or English language skills to Canadian Language Benchmark level 7, proven by taking an approved language test in speaking, listening, reading and writing. This test must have been taken and passed within the last two years to be valid.

3. A Canadian secondary or higher level educational certificate, degree or diploma or an equivalent foreign credential.

4. Proof of financial independence or a job offer from a Canadian employer.

5. Admissible to Canada.
Those applying through the Federal Skilled Trades program must meet the following criteria:

1. Meet the necessary English or French language skills criteria.

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2. Have 2 years of previous work experience within the last 5 years in a skilled trade (or the equivalent hours in part time work).

3. Have the necessary skills, qualifications and experience to work in your chosen skilled field.

4. Have an offer of employment for a minimum period of one year from an approved Canadian employer or a Canadian issued certification in your skilled trade.

Your skilled work sector must currently be one of the following in order to be eligible:
Industrial
Construction
Electrical
Maintenance and equipment operation
Technical and supervisory roles in agriculture or natural resources
Central control operators
Utilities supervisors
Processing and manufacturing
Chefs/Cooks
Butcher
Baker
To apply under the Canadian Experience class, you must meet the following requirements:
Have 12 months of full time or the equivalent in part time hours skilled Canadian work experience within the last 3 years
Meet the necessary language requirement
Your work must have been in one of these skilled categories:
Managerial
Professional
Technical or skilled trades