Yukon Nominee Program
Last Update: January 24, 2025
Whitehorse, YT
Assistance to hire foreign national workers in Yukon
Yukon Nominee Program at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Researchers And Facilities
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Government of Yukon
Status
Open
Overview of the Yukon Nominee Program program
Access assistance to submit applications to nominate qualified foreign nationals for employment and residence in Canada, if attempts to hire locally or nationally are unsuccessful to fill labour shortages for permanent, full-time positions.
Eligible projects & activities
The Yukon Nominee Program supports activities related to employment and permanent residency for skilled and critical impact foreign workers. The program is designed to fill job vacancies in Yukon through four distinct streams.
- Critical Impact Worker - For foreign workers in occupations experiencing labour shortages that do not require post-secondary education.
- Skilled Worker - For foreign individuals qualified to work in job positions that require education and specialized skills.
- Express-Entry - For skilled workers eligible for Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada's Express Entry pool.
- Yukon Community Program - Focuses on bringing skilled workers to rural and remote areas of Yukon.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 6,000
Secure a foreign agricultural specialist to boost crop yield farms
$ 7,000
Bring in a foreign renewable energy expert to support clean energy projects
$ 6,000
Recruit a foreign nurse to address staff shortages's healthcare facilities
$ 5,000
Hire a foreign marketing expert to support small businesses
$ 8,000
Hire a skilled software developer from abroad to address talent shortage
$ 5,800
Recruit a foreign chef with specialized skills to enhance culinary offerings
Eligibility criteria of the Yukon Nominee Program program
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the employer's location and the job vacancy process.
- The employer must be based in a rural Yukon community, not in Whitehorse.
- The employer must advertise the position locally and nationally.
- No qualified Canadian or permanent resident must apply for the position.
- The employer must choose the appropriate program stream according to the criteria of the Yukon Nominee Program.
- The employer must offer a full-time, permanent position to an eligible foreign national.
- The employer must ensure all required forms and documents are attached to the application.
- The offered wage must meet or exceed the current median wage or the current minimum wage, whichever is higher.
- The annual income offered must meet or exceed the low income cut-off (LICO) for the family size.
Who is eligible?
The Yukon Nominee Program is designed to assist employers in Yukon, particularly those in rural communities, in addressing workforce shortages by allowing them to recruit foreign skilled workers when Canadian and permanent resident candidates are not available.
Who is not eligible
There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant:
- Companies based in Whitehorse are currently not eligible for this grant due to the application intake pause.
Eligible geographic areas
Due to current application intake adjustments, the Yukon Nominee Program is accepting applications only from certain geographical areas as prioritized by the program guidelines. Companies located in these specified regions can continue to apply despite the restrictions elsewhere.
- Employers based in rural Yukon communities.
Eligibility criteria of the Yukon Nominee Program program
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The Yukon Nominee Program prioritizes applications based on four categories, taking into consideration factors such as work permit status, location, and application timelines.
- Current work permit holders with approaching expiration dates.
- Visitor visa holders already in Canada.
- Current work permit holders with a permit expiring within a year.
- Individuals currently located outside Canada.
How to apply to the Yukon Nominee Program program
1
Advertise the Job Position
- Employers must advertise the position locally and nationally.
- If no qualified Canadian or permanent resident applies, proceed to the next step.
2
Select the Appropriate Stream
- Review eligibility and criteria of the Yukon Nominee Program streams: Critical Impact Worker, Skilled Worker, Express-Entry, and Yukon Community Program.
- Select the stream that suits the job position and the foreign national's qualifications.
3
Offer Employment to a Foreign National
Provide a full-time, permanent job offer to an eligible foreign national.
4
Complete Application Forms
- Complete all necessary forms for the chosen Yukon Nominee Program stream with the foreign national.
- Ensure all supporting documents are valid and included.
5
Submit the Application
- Submit the completed application and all required documents to the Yukon Nominee Program.
- Ensure that the application is complete to avoid it being returned.
6
Pay Compliance Fee and Submit Offer
- Once approved, pay the compliance fee.
- Submit the letter of offer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) via the Employer Portal.
7
Sign Tri-Partite Agreement (TPA)
Upon approval, sign a Tri-Partite Agreement with the Government of Yukon and the nominee.
8
Nominee Applies for Permanent Residency
The nominee must apply to IRCC for permanent residency within 6 months of signing the TPA.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this program:
- Applications from Whitehorse employers are currently paused due to allocation limits set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, with an expected resume date in 2025.
- The prioritization of applications does not guarantee a decision will be made before an applicant's legal status expires.
- Nominees and employers must sign a Tri-Partite Agreement with the Government of Yukon after application approval.
- Employers are responsible for ensuring the validity of all supporting documents at the time of application and assessment.
- Employers are required to revisit their offered wage to ensure it aligns with the median wage or minimum wage requirements, as well as the low income cut-off (LICO) index.
- Inquiring about application status can only be done by employers.
- Foreign nationals on maintained status might not be eligible for the program.
Contact Government of Yukon
yukon.nominee@yukon.ca
867-667-5131
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