Yukon Work Permits: Your Guide to 2-Year Contracts
Are you looking for a life-changing experience? Do you dream of exploring pristine nature and breathtaking landscapes? We invite you to join the Yukon Territory in northwestern Canada and embark on the adventure of a lifetime! Through the two-year work contract program, you can live and work in this enchanting place, discover Indigenous cultures, and immerse yourself in unique recreational activities.
Yukon Canadian Immigration Program
The Yukon Community Pilot (YCP) is a new branch of the Yukon Nominee Program. This program was launched in 2020 and is set to continue until June 2025.
If you have a valid nomination for permanent residency in Yukon, you may be eligible for an open, location-restricted work permit for two years under the YCP.
Features of the Work Permit:
- Work with up to three different employers in one of the participating Yukon communities.
- Valid for two years.
- Does not require a labor market impact assessment.
Immigration Requirements to Yukon
To be eligible for a work permit, you must:
- Have 2 or 3 qualifying job offers.
- Obtain a signed letter of support from the Yukon Government.
- Meet the general requirements for a work permit.
Job Offer Requirements:
- All jobs must be in the same participating Yukon community.
- Total hours must be at least 30 per week (equivalent to full-time employment).
- Jobs must be non-seasonal.
- Have paid work that is regularly scheduled throughout the year.
- Wage must meet or exceed the minimum wage.
Required Documents:
- Copy of the nomination letter from the Yukon Government confirming your nomination for permanent residency.
- A letter of support signed by the Yukon Government, stating:
- That employers offering you jobs need you to work in the community as soon as possible.
- That job offers are genuine.
- Details of job offers, including:
- Names of employers.
- Positions.
- Number of hours.
- Places of employment.
- Employers are not required to submit a job offer through the Employer Portal.
In-Demand Jobs in Yukon:
- Doctors and nurses
- Veterinarians
- Software engineers
- Infrastructure engineers
- Teachers and educators
- Skilled construction workers
- Hotel and restaurant staff
- Agricultural workers
- Mining workers
How to Obtain a Work Contract in Canada?
- You can find a job and a work contract by registering for available jobs, CLICK HERE .
- To fill out the application form for permanent residency through Yukon, CLICK HERE .
- Submit your application through the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Affairs website from CLICK HERE.
- To view the official announcement for immigration to Yukon, CLICK HERE .
Participating Communities in the Program:
- Whitehorse
- Watson Lake
- Dawson City
- Haines Junction
- Carmacks
- Carcross
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