The Federal Skilled Trades Program is an Express Entry pathway for skilled workers who are qualified in an eligible skilled trade. The program has different work-experience and language requirements from the Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Worker Program.
At a glance
- Eligible skilled-trade work experience
- Job offer or Canadian certificate of qualification requirement
- Trade-specific language thresholds
- Settlement funds where required
Trade experience
Applicants must establish qualifying paid skilled-trade experience in an eligible NOC group and demonstrate that their work corresponds to the occupational requirements.
Job offer or certificate
A qualifying full-time job offer for the required period or a Canadian certificate of qualification in the skilled trade is generally central to eligibility.
Education and language
The program does not impose a minimum education requirement, although education can improve Express Entry ranking. The language thresholds differ by language ability.
Provincial trade regulation
Trades are often regulated provincially or territorially. Certificate-of-qualification processes and employer requirements can therefore interact with the immigration strategy.
Official government resources
Use these official sources for the current program rules, forms and government instructions.
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