Federal Skilled Trade Program

In 2013, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) created the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), which provides skilled trades workers with a specific immigration track.

The FSTP is one of three federal economic programs overseen by the Government of Canada’s Express Entry system. Express Entry is the primary method by which Canada invites economically proficient workers to immigrate.

One of several options for skilled trades professionals seeking immigration to Canada is to apply through the FSTP. various choices include applying to various federal immigration programs, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and Quebec immigration.

Minimum Requirements

Language:

1. • Meet the required language levels for each language ability (speaking, reading, listening, and writing) by submitting results of a language test recognized by the government of Canada. The required minimum results are Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 for speaking and listening, and CLB 4 for reading and writing.

Work Experience:

1. • Have at least 2 years of full-time job experience (or an equal amount of part-time work experience) in a skilled trade within the 5 years before applying.
2. • Meet the job standards for that skilled occupation as stated in the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
3. • Have a valid job offer of full-time employment for a total of one year.
4. • Certificate of qualification that is issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority.

National Occupation Classification Categories