Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)

The Northwest Territories Nominee Program is delivered in partnership between the Government of the Northwest Territories and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The Nominee Program is designed to help employers in the Northwest Territories secure the workforce they need for their businesses. If an employer cannot find a candidate locally or nationally for a position, the next option is to find foreign nationals with the skills and experience for the job. If you are already working in the Northwest Territories, ask your employer about the Nominee Program and the different opportunities to help you become a permanent resident.

The Northwest Territories’ Nominee Program can help foreign nationals and their families make the beautiful Northwest Territories their permanent home. There are many opportunities here.

There are benefits from choosing the Northwest Territories as your home:

The lifestyle in the Northwest Territories is a desirable one for individuals and for families.
There are vibrant multi-cultural populations in several Northwest Territories communities.
Canadian work experience is gained.
The Northwest Territories is looking for your skills and education.
Due to the comparatively small population, the Northwest Territories is a great place for career development and advancement.
It is important to understand that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada makes the final decisions on applications.

Employers may recruit and hire eligible foreign nationals who wish to work and live in the Northwest Territories when there are no qualified Canadians or permanent residents available. There are three program streams employers may use to hire foreign nationals:

Employer Stream

• Critical Impact Workers
• Skilled Workers
• Express Entry System for Skilled Workers

 Business Stream