NTNP 2026: NWT Nominee EOI Draws & Allocation

For TEER 0–3 jobs needing formal education or training; employer-driven with a 2026 EOI ranking system.

Job offer from an NWT employer; 1 year of full-time experience in the last 10 years in the same/similar occupation; valid work permit; CLB 6 (TEER 0/1) or CLB 5 (TEER 2/3); employer registers, then the worker submits an EOI.

For TEER 4–5 jobs; employer-driven with a 2026 EOI ranking system.

Worked full-time in the same position with the employer for 12 months; valid work permit; CLB 4; EOI required.

For skilled workers in IRCC's Express Entry pool, TEER 0–3; employer-driven with a 2026 EOI ranking system.

In the EE pool with a Job Seeker Validation Code; valid NWT job offer; valid work permit; 1 year of full-time experience in the last 10 years; required certification; CLB 7 (TEER 0/1) or CLB 5 (TEER 2/3); not a refugee claimant. Nominees receive 600 points in Express Entry.

For bilingual (French and English) workers in any TEER with a valid NWT job offer; first-come, first-served.

Minimum French and English test results; no EOI; first-come, first-served.

For entrepreneurs starting, buying or investing in an NWT business; first-come, first-served.

$200,000 equity and $500,000 net worth in Yellowknife, or $100,000/$250,000 outside it; at least 33.3% ownership unless $1M+ is invested; CLB 4; exploratory visit and interview; 2-year Business Performance Agreement before nomination.