Canada Express Entry – Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
The Federal Skilled Trades Program within Canada's Express Entry system offers a direct permanent-residence pathway for qualified tradespeople — including carpenters, electricians, plumbers, welders, HVAC mechanics, and heavy-equipment operators — with at least two years of paid work experience in an eligible NOC TEER 2 or 3 trade occupation. Candidates create an Express Entry profile and are invi
Who can apply
Open to foreign nationals worldwide with eligible trades experience; Quebec has a separate selection system.
- Type
- Legal work route
- Organisation
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Location
- Canada
- Field
- Construction, Manufacturing, Welding, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Heavy Equipment
- Level
- Professional
- Deadline
- Rolling (apply any time)
- Pay or funding
- Permanent residence pathway; wages set by Canadian employer (CAD $28–$45/hr reported for trades in Ontario); no sponsorship fee payable by worker.
Apply on the official site (opens in a new tab) → Check eligibility & prepare my CV
You'll go to canada.ca. Link last checked 16 October 2026. Always confirm the deadline and requirements on the official page before you apply.
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