Key Facts
Provincial overview
How NTNP Operates in 2026
The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) is designed to help northern employers recruit and retain foreign nationals when Canadian citizens or permanent residents are not available. The territory operates with a targeted allocation of approximately 300 nominations.
The program is strictly employer-driven: the employer in Yellowknife or across regional communities leads the application. Pathways include Employer-Driven Skilled Worker, Entry Level/Semi-Skilled, and Northwest Territories Express Entry.
Pathways breakdown
Active Nomination Streams
Detailed overview of base and enhanced provincial streams, job offer rules, and target candidates.
| Stream Name | Type | Job Offer | Target Profile & Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employer-Driven — Skilled Worker | Base | Required | For workers in TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupations with an offer from an NWT business. Ideal for: Skilled specialists, managers, and trades working in the Northwest Territories. |
| Employer-Driven — Entry Level/Semi-Skilled | Base | Required | For hospitality, tourism, and service workers in TEER 4 and 5 occupations who have worked in the NWT for at least 6 months. Ideal for: Semi-skilled workers established in northern communities. |
| Northwest Territories Express Entry | Enhanced (+600) | Required | Fast-tracks skilled workers in the federal Express Entry pool who hold a qualifying NWT job offer. Ideal for: Express Entry candidates with approved employment in the NWT. |
Core Eligibility Requirements for NTNP
- Permanent, full-time job offer from an established Northwest Territories employer.
- Employer must demonstrate extensive local recruitment efforts and valid business registration.
- Work experience matching the position requirements.
- Language test results meeting statutory minimums (CLB 4 for TEER 4–5; CLB 6+ for skilled occupations).
- Genuine intention to live and work in the Northwest Territories.
Roadmap to nomination
Step-by-Step NTNP Application Process
From initial Expression of Interest registration to provincial nomination and federal landing.
Secure Northern Employment
Obtain an authentic job offer from a licensed business in the NWT.
Joint Employer-Candidate Application
The employer submits the application package to the territorial government.
Territorial Review
The department reviews the employer credentials and candidate eligibility.
Territorial Nomination
Receive the NTNP nomination certificate.
Submit PR Application to IRCC
Apply for Canadian permanent residency.
Candidate profile
Is this province right for you?
Who This Pathway Suits
- Workers currently residing and working in the Northwest Territories.
- Mining, aviation, construction, hospitality, and healthcare professionals with northern job offers.
Who Should Explore Other Routes
- Independent overseas applicants without an NWT employer sponsor.
- Candidates who cannot adapt to northern climates and remote living environments.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions: NTNP
No. The NTNP is strictly employer-driven. The Northwest Territories employer must initiate and lead the nomination process on your behalf.
The Northwest Territories operates with a small, focused allocation of approximately 300 nomination spaces per year.
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Important Regulatory Notice
MovesEdu Immigration Pvt. Ltd. is a private educational and migration advisory consultancy, not a government body. Program rules, nomination allocations, settlement fees and intake windows change frequently — always verify current criteria on the official government portals linked on this page. All nomination, endorsement and permanent residency decisions rest exclusively with provincial/territorial authorities, participating communities, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). MovesEdu does not provide job placements, recruitment services, or arrange employment contracts.