Open
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Overview
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Whitehorse
- Yukon
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Newcomers to Canada
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- New immigrants & refugees
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
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.
Eligibility
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.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Yukon Nominee Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Yukon Nominee Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Yukon Nominee 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.
Who is eligible for the Yukon Nominee Program program?
To be eligible for the Yukon Nominee Program program, you must:
Employers must advertise the position locally and nationally before applying if no qualified Canadian or permanent resident applies.
The employer must ensure that the offered wage meets or exceeds the higher of the current median wage or the minimum wage set by the Government of Yukon.
Applications from employers in rural Yukon communities are currently being accepted.
What expenses are eligible under Yukon Nominee Program?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Yukon Nominee Program?
You can contact Government of Yukon by email at yukon.nominee@yukon.ca or by phone at 867-667-5131.
Where is the Yukon Nominee Program available?
The Yukon Nominee Program program is available the province of Yukon.
Is the Yukon Nominee Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Yukon Nominee Program is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the Yukon Nominee Program?
Yukon Nominee Program is funded by Government of Yukon