The Canada Federal Skilled Trades Program is designed for workers who have qualifications in specific skilled trades. Eligible trades generally fall into categories such as industrial, electrical, and construction trades, maintenance and equipment operation trades, supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture, and related production, processing, manufacturing, and utilities supervisors and central control operators, chefs and cooks, and butchers and bakers. Each trade must align with the National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level B.

To prove your work experience, you must provide documentation that clearly outlines your previous job duties and the duration of your employment in your skilled trade. This can include reference letters from employers, pay stubs, and contracts. Your documented experience must match the duties and requirements listed in the NOC descriptions to ensure your application aligns with the eligibility criteria for your trade.

Applicants must meet minimum language requirements in English or French, which are crucial for both safety in the workplace and integration into Canadian society. The required language levels vary slightly depending on the trade, but generally, applicants should meet Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 for speaking and listening, and CLB 4 for reading and writing. Language proficiency must be demonstrated through approved tests such as IELTS for English or TEF for French.

Yes, your immediate family members, including your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children, can accompany you to Canada if you immigrate through the Canada Federal Skilled Trades Program. They must be included in your application, and it’s important to provide all required documentation for each family member. Family members are also subject to medical, criminal, and background checks as part of the application process.