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NWT Nominee Program - Employer-Driven Stream, Skilled Worker category
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Open Open through the NWT EOI system since 2026-03-09; invitations only at scheduled draws, with 20 Skilled Worker invitations in the confirmed 2026-03-25 draw.
For NWT employers nominating a worker in a TEER 0-3 occupation with a permanent full-time job offer. The worker needs one year of relevant experience and CLB 5 or 6 depending on TEER. No Express Entry profile is needed.
Who it suits
- Skilled workers (TEER 0-3) with a permanent full-time NWT job offer who do not hold an Express Entry profile
Requirements
- TeerJob must be NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3. ↗ immigratenwt.ca
- Work experienceOne year of full-time work within the last 10 years in the same or similar occupation at the same or a higher TEER. ↗ immigratenwt.ca
- LanguageCLB 6 for TEER 0-1; CLB 5 for TEER 2-3 (English or French, all four abilities, test valid 2 years). ↗ immigratenwt.ca
- Job offerPermanent, non-seasonal, full-time (30+ hours/week) offer at or above the NWT median wage; employer operating in the NWT 1+ year; job advertised at least 14 consecutive days. ↗ immigratenwt.ca
- EducationOccupation-required certification; Educational Credential Assessment required for foreign credentials. ↗ immigratenwt.ca
- ApplicationAfter an EOI draw invitation the application is due within 30 days; EOI profile is valid 1 year. ↗ immigratenwt.ca
How candidates are selected
Points-based EOI draws. 2026 intake: the Employer-Driven Stream and Francophone Stream opened 2026-03-09; Employer-Driven EOI draws were set for 2026-03-25 (held), 2026-06-25, an added 2026-08-26 and 2026-09-25 (EOI deadlines 3 days before; 2026-09-22 for the last). EOI profiles are accepted continuously and stay on file up to 12 months.
Location requirement: Job offer from an NWT employer.
Recent rounds
| Date | Round | Minimum score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | Skilled Worker category: 20 of 65 invitations (profiles in the whole draw scored 417-597) | — | 20 |
Related pathways
Official sources
- immigratenwt.caSkilled Worker categoryChecked 2026-10-01
- immigratenwt.caEmployer-Driven StreamChecked 2026-10-01
- immigratenwt.caExpression of InterestChecked 2026-10-01
- immigratenwt.caEmployer Driven Stream program guidelines (effective 2026-03-09)Checked 2026-10-01
- gov.nt.caSelection update, 2026-02-18Checked 2026-10-01
- gov.nt.caEOI draw dates and March results, 2026-04-16Checked 2026-10-01
- gov.nt.caAllocation increased to 300, 2026-08-07Checked 2026-10-01
- gov.nt.caSeptember 2026 draw notice
Program rules change often. This page summarizes the official pages listed above; the official page always takes precedence.