- + EE with high CRS (514) — strong profile required
- + Provincial PNP accepting candidates
- + Dual window: active EE + open PNP
Canada's Diamond Capital
The Northwest Territories span a vast wilderness of boreal forests, tundra and Arctic landscapes. Yellowknife, the capital, is known as the Diamond Capital of North America and offers a unique frontier lifestyle with stunning aurora borealis displays.
Official government websiteDiamond and gold mining dominate, complemented by government employment and a growing tourism sector driven by the midnight sun and northern lights. The territory is rich in natural resources including oil and gas.
Home to Dene, Métis and Inuit peoples for thousands of years, the NWT was transferred to Canada by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1870. The discovery of gold in the Klondike sparked settlement, and diamonds were found near Yellowknife in the 1990s.
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PNP Streams
Northwest Territories Nominee Program stream for francophone candidates. Supports the vitality of francophone communities in the NWT.
For workers in critical impact occupations with a job offer in the Northwest Territories. One of the few pathways for TEER 4–5 workers to obtain permanent residence via PNP.
For entrepreneurs intending to establish or purchase a business in the NWT. Requires minimum investment capital and a detailed business plan submitted to the territorial government.
The NWT selects Express Entry candidates (CEC, FSW or FST) with ties to the territory or a job offer from a local employer. The provincial nomination adds +600 CRS points, virtually guaranteeing a federal invitation.
For entrepreneurs intending to establish a manufacturing operation in the Northwest Territories. Requires a business plan and evidence of manufacturing experience and investment capacity.
For skilled workers with a job offer from an NWT employer. The employer must demonstrate the need for international recruitment.
The NTNP selects candidates to meet the needs of the local labour market.
| Stream | Status | Requirements | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTNP Francophone Stream | OPEN | FrancophoneCLB 7+ |
Northwest Territories Nominee Program stream for francophone candidates. Supports the vitality of francophone communities in the … |
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| Employer-Driven: Critical Impact Worker | OPEN | Job offerTEER 4–5CLB 4+ |
For workers in critical impact occupations with a job offer in the Northwest Territories. One of the few pathways for TEER 4–5 wo… |
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| Business: Entrepreneur | OPEN | BusinessBusiness planCLB 7+ |
For entrepreneurs intending to establish or purchase a business in the NWT. Requires minimum investment capital and a detailed bu… |
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| Express Entry NWT | OPEN | EE-linkedTEER 0–3CLB 7+ |
The NWT selects Express Entry candidates (CEC, FSW or FST) with ties to the territory or a job offer from a local employer. The p… |
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| Business: Manufacturer | OPEN | BusinessManufacturingCLB 7+ |
For entrepreneurs intending to establish a manufacturing operation in the Northwest Territories. Requires a business plan and evi… |
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| Employer-Driven: Skilled Worker | OPEN | Job offerTEER 0–3CLB 7+ |
For skilled workers with a job offer from an NWT employer. The employer must demonstrate the need for international recruitment. |
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Jobs in Northwest Territories
Main Cities
LMIA-Approved Employers in Northwest Territories
6 employers · ESDC 2025Q4 data · Top 20 by approved positions
| Employer | City | NOC | Stream | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southam Holdings Inc. | Yellowknife | 65102 Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers | Low Wage | 4 |
| Somba Ke Family Dental | Yellowknife | 32112 Dental technologists and technicians | Low Wage | 2 |
| Aurora Construction Ltd. | Yellowknife | 65312 Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners | Low Wage | 1 |
| Superior Auto Body Ltd | Yellowknife | 72411 Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators | Low Wage | 1 |
| The little prince cuisine Inc | Yellowknife | 64301 Bartenders | Low Wage | 1 |
| Somba Ke Family Dental | Yellowknife | 13112 Medical administrative assistants | High Wage | 1 |
| Greenway Holdings | Hay River | 85121 Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers | Low Wage | 1 |
Source: ESDC — LMIA-approved employer data, 2025Q4. Showing top 20 by approved positions.