Federal Skilled Trades Canada - Immigration via Express Entry
The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is an immigration initiative established in 2013. Its primary goal is to invite international tradespeople to fill roles highly sought-after by Canadian employers. From 2015 onwards, the Canadian Government has processed FSTP applications through the Express Entry online system.
Which occupations qualify for immigration under the Federal Skilled Trades?
Only the following occupations in the training, education, experience, and responsibilities (TEER) 2 or 3 are eligible to participate in the FSTP:
Technical trades and transportation occupations included in
the category of occupations whose NOC begins with 72
All eligible occupations under the Major group 72
72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming,
shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and
telecommunications occupations
72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades,
installers, repairers and servicers.
72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
72022 – Supervisors, printing, and related occupations
72023 – Supervisors, railway transport operations
72024 – Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit
operators
72100 – Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
72101 – Tool and die makers.
72102 – Sheet metal workers
72103 – Boilermakers
72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
72105 – Ironworkers
72106 – Welders and related machine operators
72201 – Industrial electricians
72202 – Power system electricians
72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers
72204 – Telecommunications line and cable workers
72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable
television service technicians
72300 – Plumbers
72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
72302 – Gas fitters
72310 – Carpenters
72311 – Cabinetmakers
72320 – Bricklayers
72321 – Insulators
72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
72403 – Railway carmen/women
72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
72405 – Machine fitters
72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
72410 – Automotive service technicians
72420 – Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
72421 – Appliance servicers and repairers
72422 – Electrical mechanics
72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
72429 – Other small engine and small equipment repairers
72500 – Crane operators
72501 – Water well drillers
72999 – Other trades and related occupations
Maintenance and equipment operation trades occupations included in the occupation category whose NOC begins with 73
All eligible occupations under the Major group 73
73100- Concrete finishers
73101 – Tilesetters
73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
73110 – Roofers and shinglers
73111 – Glaziers
73112 – Painters and decorators
73113 – Floor covering installers
73310 – Railway and yard locomotive engineers
73311 – Railway conductors and brakemen/women
73401 – Printing press operators
73402 – Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and
construction
Supervisors and technical occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production whose NOC begins with 82
All eligible occupations under the Major group 82
82010 – Supervisors, logging and forestry
82020 – Supervisors, mining and quarrying
82021 – Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and
services
82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds
maintenance and horticulture services
Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators included in the category of occupations whose NOC begins with 92
All eligible occupations under the Major group 92
92010 – Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
92011 – Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and
utilities
92012 – Supervisors, food and beverage processing
92013 – Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
92014 – Supervisors, forest products processing
92015 – Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products
processing and manufacturing
92020 – Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
92021 – Supervisors, electronics and electrical products
manufacturing
92022 – Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
92023 – Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products
manufacturing
92024 – Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly
92100 – Power engineers and power systems operators
92101 – Water and waste treatment plant operators
Chefs, Cooks, Butchers and Bakers
All eligible occupations under the Minor groups 622 and 632
62200 – Chefs
63200 – Cooks
63201 – Butchers - retail and wholesale
63202 – Bakers
Federal Skilled Trades Program requirements
If your profession falls under technical trades, such as an
electrician, construction worker, equipment technician, welder,
mechanic, agricultural technician, cook, truck driver, butcher, or
baker, you may be eligible for immigration through the FSTP. The
main requirements of the FSTP are:
Proficiency in English or French at CLB 5 for speaking and listening
(Equivalent to IELTS 5.0 and CELPIP 5) and CLB 4 for writing and
reading (IELTS 4.0 for writing and 3.5 for reading and CELPIP 4).
Two years of work experience within the last five years in an
occupation in the TEER 2 or 3.
An official job offer from a Canadian employer for a period of at
least one year OR having a certificate of qualifications in their
profession (license to practice) issued by a federal or provincial
professional community.
Additional details about this program can be found on our news
portal.
Federal immigration programs served by Express Entry Canada
Federal Skilled Trades Canada
- Immigration via Express Entry
Federal Skilled Worker
- Immigration via Express Entry
