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Do you want to move to the northern part of the country or you have already made your decision? Well, it’s all good. Moving to a new place is good especially a country like Canada but it can be stressful and challenging also. You know that it won’t be easy getting used to the place as it might be different from what you are used to in your country or hometown. There might be challenges in finding a job, house or even friends too. But you shouldn’t fret as we are here to put you through how you can easily adapt to moving to Canada especially moving to the northern Canada.
To help you settle easily after your move to the north of Canada, we have taken the time to get the top jobs that are in-demand in the northern part of Canada as this will help you to find job easily in this part of Canada and also ease you the stress of searching.
Job Opportunities In Northern Canada
It is no news that there are many job opportunities in Canada presently and this is because of the increasing rate of retirees in the country and also the need for the country to bounce back after the hit of COVID-19. Each of the provinces in Canada have Provincial Nomination Programs to help it nominate foreign workers to come to the province and fill up labour shortages and also contribute to the growth and development of the province and the northern provinces are not left out. And since you are moving to the north of Canada, we are going to be looking at the jobs available for you in some of the provinces in the north like Northwest Territories (Nunavut and Dehcho) and Yukon.
- Jobs in Yukon
This is formerly called the Yukon Territory and it is the least populated province in Canada but has a lot of job opportunities in different fields. If you want to be at an advantage in getting a job in this province, you will have to have a skill in jobs that are in-demand in this province. Some of the jobs that are in-demand in this province are: IT professionals, cooks, caregivers, early childhood educators, registered nurses and receptionists.
Also, if you have other skills or profession, you can still move to Yukon and also get a job in the province as there are different jobs available there.
- Jobs in Dehcho region
It is one of the five administrative regions of the Northwest Territories of Canada. This region is also seen to have many job opportunities in various fields and career. You would stand a chance of getting a job in this region if your skill is in demand.
- Nunavut
This is a major part of the Northern territories in Canada and if you are a lover of nature and mountains, then this is a great place to move to. The territory has a lot of job opportunities just like the Yukon territory and like we said, to easily get a job in Canada, you will need a skill that is in-demand in the territory as this will also help you settle in.
How To Immigrate To The Northern Part Of Canada
Since we have shown you that the northern part of Canada has a lot of job opportunities for you, it is wise for you to start looking for how to immigrate to these part of Canada but there are over 100 immigration programs to help you immigrate to Canada but not all these immigration programs will help you immigrate to the northern part of Canada.
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Well, this is why we have decided to show you the best ways you can immigrate to the northern part of Canada.
Top Immigration Programs To Immigrate Up North
- The Yukon Provincial Nominee Program
This is a PNP for the Yukon Territory for the province to nominate foreign workers to come fill up labour shortages in the country and meet up with its economic needs. There are three categories that you can actually choose to apply under this program and they are:
- The Express Entry System
- Yukon community pilot
- Business Nominee Pilot
- The Express Entry System
This is an online program where applicants are expected to create an online profile within 60days and fill up some requirements after which they will be placed in an federal Express Entry Pool and this stream allow a province to nominate applicants who qualify for the stream and meet with the requirements to live and work in the province.
The Express Entry Program is managed under three Federal Immigration Streams and they are
- The Federal Skilled Worker Program
- The Federal Skilled Trades Program
- The Canadian Experience Class
But we will be looking at the Federal Skilled Worker Program and this program has two categories under it and they are:
- The Skilled Worker Category
- The Critical Impact Category
In the Skilled Worker Category, you will need a job offer from an employer in Yukon for you to be eligible for this stream and the job you get should be on the National Occupation Classification (NOC) skilled type 0,A or B categories.
In the Critical Impact Worker Category, employers are allowed to nominate foreign workers who have experience in jobs that are classified to be low-skilled and these workers can also get permanent residence but mind you, the province doesn’t give you permanent residence, they only nominate you to get permanent residence in Canada.
For you to qualify for this program, you will have to meet some of the requirements we will be highlighting below:
- You must have a valid work permit for at least 6months before applying
- You must have been employed by the same employer offering you a permanent position
- You must obtain a minimum score of 55points on the Yukon Nominee Program
- Yukon Community Pilot
Through this program, you can work for at most three different employers in any of the participating Yukon communities and these communities are:
- Watson Lake
- Carcross
- Haines Junction
- Whitehorse
- Carmacks
You will need a valid work permit for two years but one sweet thing about the program is that you do not need to get a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) which shows that an employer needs a foreign worker to come fill up labour shortages as there are no Canadian citizen or permanent residence available to take up the job position. The LMIA is issued by the Employment and Social Department Canada to the employer which sends you a copy of the document but this program doesn’t need all these process since you can work for three different employers in the province so you will need an Open work permit.
To qualify for this stream, you need to:
- Have about 2 or 3 job offers
- Have working hours of about 30hours per week in total more like a full-time job
- Meet the general requirements for a work permit in the province
- Have the Government of Yukon sign a letter of support
- Business Nominee Program
This program is for those that want to establish and run their own business in Canada. This program is for entrepreneurs and business owners and since they are very important for the growth of any country, Canada designed this program for them. So if you are interested in establishing or running your own business in Yukon, then you can consider going through this program.
Just like other immigration programs, you will have to meet some requirements and they are:
- You must meet the following investment requirements: investment: $300,000 or $400,000 and Personal net worth: 50,000 all in Canadian dollars.
- You must have completed high school
- You must have 5-7years work experience in owning, running and managing a business.
- Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)
This immigration program is to help contribute to the growth of the economy of smaller communities in Canada. Through this program, it becomes easier for immigrants and foreign workers to move to Canada and fill up labour shortages in various industries as there are demand for workers in many of these industries. Through this program, you can easily immigrate to the northern Canada and start working as soon as possible.
What Are The Requirements For The RNIP?
Just like other immigration programs, there are some requirements that will qualify you for this program and they are:
- You must have completed your studies and graduated from a tertiary institution in the community you want to move to
- You must take an English or French language test to show your proficiency in the Canadian language
- You must have at least one year work experience within the past 3years
- Take an Educational Credential Assessment if your qualifications are not from Canada as this assessment will show that your qualification or credentials are equivalent with Canadian standard.
- You must be ready to live and work in the region or community of the pilot program
Aside these requirements we have mentioned above, each community under this program has its own requirements set out to meet its economic needs.
Final Note
Since we have highlighted some immigration programs to help you immigrate to the northern part of Canada, you will have to look at the requirements for these programs closely to see the one that you could go through as going through the best immigration program for you will help you immigrate to the northern part of Canada easily.
So start your application process and be on your way to the northern part of Canada soon.