Key Facts
Provincial overview
How YNP Operates in 2026
The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) is an employer-driven immigration program that enables eligible Yukon employers to nominate foreign workers for permanent residency. Operating with an annual allocation of 282 nominations, the program manages its capacity strictly through scheduled intake windows.
Candidates cannot apply independently; the Yukon employer must submit the application during open intake windows. Streams include Yukon Express Entry, Skilled Worker, Critical Impact Worker, and the Yukon Community Program pilot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon Express Entry (YEE) | Enhanced (+600) | Required | For candidates in the federal Express Entry pool who hold a permanent full-time job offer in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation. Ideal for: Skilled specialists in the federal pool with Whitehorse or regional employer support. |
| Skilled Worker Stream | Base | Required | For workers sponsored by a Yukon employer in TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupations. Ideal for: Foreign workers with local skilled job offers. |
| Critical Impact Worker Stream | Base | Required | For semi-skilled workers in TEER 4 and 5 occupations who have worked in the Yukon for at least 6 months. Ideal for: Service, hospitality, and retail workers in the territory. |
| Yukon Community Program | Base | Required | Allows candidates to work up to three jobs with participating employers in designated rural Yukon communities. Ideal for: Workers in rural Yukon municipalities. |
Core Eligibility Requirements for YNP
- Permanent, full-time job offer from an eligible Yukon employer who has been in business for at least 1 year (or 2 years for non-profits).
- Candidate must possess required education and work experience (minimum 1 year for skilled workers; 6 months for critical impact workers).
- Language proficiency: minimum CLB 4 for TEER 4–5; CLB 7 for TEER 0–1 Express Entry.
- Application must be submitted by the employer during an active, open territorial intake window.
- Clear commitment to live and work in the Yukon.
Roadmap to nomination
Step-by-Step YNP Application Process
From initial Expression of Interest registration to provincial nomination and federal landing.
Secure Employment with Yukon Business
Receive an eligible job offer from a registered employer in Whitehorse or a regional community.
Employer Submits Application
The employer files during a scheduled territorial intake window.
Territorial Assessment
Government of Yukon reviews the employer credentials and candidate eligibility.
Nomination Issued
Receive the Yukon nomination certificate.
Lodge PR Application with IRCC
Submit final permanent residence documentation.
Candidate profile
Is this province right for you?
Who This Pathway Suits
- Workers currently residing in the Yukon on valid work permits whose employers sponsor them.
- Specialists in tourism, mining, construction, and healthcare with Yukon employer support.
Who Should Explore Other Routes
- Candidates submitting unsolicited applications without an active Yukon employer sponsor.
- Applications submitted outside of scheduled territorial intake windows.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions: YNP
No. The Yukon Nominee Program is strictly employer-driven. Your Yukon employer must submit the nomination application during scheduled territorial intake windows.
Yukon operates with an annual allocation of 282 nomination spaces.
The Yukon Community Program is a flexible stream that allows candidates to work up to three part-time jobs across designated rural Yukon communities to accumulate full-time equivalent hours for permanent residence.
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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.