Skilled Workers in PEI

The Skilled Workers stream is one of the immigration streams under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). This stream is designed for individuals with the skills and experience needed to fill labor shortages in the province’s economy. To be eligible for this stream, candidates must have a job offer from a PEI employer in a skilled occupation that aligns with their qualifications and experience.

Applicants must also have at least two years of full-time work experience in their field, a post-secondary degree or diploma, and meet the language proficiency requirements. Successful candidates receive a provincial nomination certificate, which they can use to apply for permanent residency in Canada.

The Skilled Workers stream is a popular pathway to permanent residency for individuals with the necessary skills and experience to contribute to the growth of PEI’s economy. The program aims to attract and retain skilled workers to fill the province’s labor gaps and support its economic development.

Program Requirements

Criterion	Minimum Requirement
Express Entry Profile	No
Connection to Province	Work Experience
Job Offer	Yes full-time, permanent job offer from an employer in PEI, In NOC Skill Level 0, 1, 2 or 3.
Language Proficiency	CLB 4 A signed language declaration from the employer making the job offer, or Documents attesting that the candidate completed their education in English or French.
Level of Education	Two-year post-secondary
Work Experience	NOC 0, A, or B 2 years, full-time in the past five years.
Age	Must be between 18 and 59 years
Settlement funds	Must meet the settlement funds requirement of IRCC
Investment Requirement	None
Intention to Reside	Must demonstrate an intention to reside in PEI.

Application Process

This stream operates on an Expression of Interest (EOI) system.
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria must submit a profile to PEI’s pool of candidates.
All of the candidates in the pool will then be ranked against each other based on the PEI Labour Impact Category Ranking System.
The highest-ranking candidates will be invited to submit a complete application to the stream in one of the category’s periodic draws.
Successful candidates will be issued a provincial nomination from PEI.