This week, Manitoba extended an invitation to more foreign skilled workers to apply for provincial nominations.
The candidates were selected through a strategic recruitment initiative based on their professional experience in occupations that are in demand within Manitoba’s labor market.
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On April 3, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted a draw under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream. This draw specifically targeted candidates who had been invited directly by the MPNP through a strategic recruitment initiative.
A total of 4 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were issued during this draw. The lowest-ranked candidate invited had a score of 721.
None of the candidates who received an LAA in this draw had a valid Express Entry profile number or job seeker validation code.
Strategic Recruitment Initiatives in Manitoba
Strategic recruitment initiatives are a tool used by the MPNP to assist employers in filling labor shortages by recruiting skilled international workers. These initiatives are aimed at employers in Manitoba who can demonstrate an immediate and ongoing need for qualified workers that cannot be met through the local labor market.
To participate, employers must first meet the eligibility requirements for the roles they are hiring for and complete the required ABC Recruitment Process. This process is similar to applying for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Once approved, employers can identify and submit the profiles of international candidates who meet the MPNP program criteria.
Candidates referred to these initiatives must meet the following requirements in addition to being eligible for the Skilled Worker Overseas stream:
- Be aged between 21 and 45 (exceptions may be made if specifically requested by the employer).
- Have completed post-secondary education as required by the occupation or employer (some pilots may accept on-the-job training as an alternative).
- Have at least 2 years of full-time work experience in the past 5 years.
- Have proven language proficiency equivalent to:
- Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5 in all skill areas for candidates in TEER* 0-3 occupations, or
- CLB level 4 in all skill areas for candidates in TEER 4-5 occupations.
Priority is given to candidates intending to live outside the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region. Additionally, candidates with strong ties to other provinces (e.g., previous work or education) may be considered a retention risk and could be refused.
*TEER refers to the training, education, experience, and responsibility scale of the National Occupation Classification (NOC). The TEER scale measures the skill level required for an occupation based on four criteria.
- TEER 0 occupations are the most skilled and typically involve managerial roles.
- TEER 1 to TEER 5 occupations vary in skill requirements, with TEER 1 typically requiring a university degree, while TEER 5 occupations require minimal training.
