Program Overview
The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade. This program has different eligibility criteria than the Federal Skilled Worker Program, with lower language requirements but specific trade certification requirements.
Key Difference: FSTP requires either a valid job offer of at least one year OR a certificate of qualification in your skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial or territorial authority.
Eligibility Requirements
Skilled Work Experience
At least 2 years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade within the last 5 years.
Job Offer or Certification
Valid job offer for at least 1 year OR certificate of qualification from a Canadian province/territory. Candidates without a job offer may explore Provincial Nominee Programs for trade certification pathways.
Language Proficiency
CLB 5 for speaking and listening, CLB 4 for reading and writing.
Eligible Skilled Trades
The eligible trades are organized under these TEER categories:
Major Group 72
Technical trades and transportation officers/controllers
Major Group 73
General trades
Major Group 82
Supervisors in natural resources, agriculture
Major Group 83
Natural resources and production supervisors
Major Group 92
Processing, manufacturing, utilities supervisors
Major Group 93
Central control operators, aircraft assemblers
Quick Facts
- Experience:2 years
- Speaking/Listening:CLB 5
- Reading/Writing:CLB 4
- Job Offer:1 year OR
- Certification:Required
Related Programs
Note: A consultation is required for case-specific advice on trade certification requirements.