Canada has over 100 visa and immigration options. Some, like the Express Entry system and The working holiday visa, are well known, while others, like the Yukon Community Pilot Program, are discussed less.
Yukon is a small, unpretentious, and natural region. It is renowned for having chilly winters with various sporting events and long summer days. Living in this region of the Great White North includes a stunning outdoor setting, hospitable residents, and low crime rates with excellent quality of life. On the other hand, it experiences cold winters with short days, high housing costs, and a high cost of living. However, with a valid full time job in Yukon and a good support system, you can make your move to Canada a success
The Yukon community Pilot Program (YCPP) falls under the umbrella of Yukon’s Provincial Nominee Program (YPNP). Provincial Nomination Programs are implemented to ensure the economic wealth of particular regions in Canada remains strong.
By nominating foreigners with particular skills that fit the needs of a province for permanent residency, provinces can fill labour gaps, create new job posts, and expand towns and industries.
While some provincial nomination streams focus on unskilled workers, graduates, entrepreneurs and investors, others are about how foreigners can contribute to the community in a meaningful way.
So What is the Yukon Community Pilot Program? And How to Apply in 5 Steps:
YCPP Work Permit
Established in 2020, the Yukon Community Pilot Program (YCCP) grants a two-year permit to work in Yukon Several factors about this permit make it particularly alluring to potential candidates. For example, The work permit awarded is an open work permit that is location-specific to Yukon and its LMIA -exempt.
Location Restricted, Open Work Permit
An open work permit permits a person to work for any employer in Canada, except those classified as ineligible on the list of employers that have failed to comply with certain conditions. However, location restriction ensures that candidates remain in Yukon after they have been given a work permit and contribute to the region’s economy and wellbeing.
Essentially, the work permit that the YCPP offers allows you to work for any employer, as long as you’re based in a participating community in Yukon. Additionally, you can work for up to three different employers on this type of visa.One of the biggest benefits of applying for this program is that you will not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) certificate. An LMIA is a common requirement for a work permit in Canada. Your potential employer must apply on your behalf to legitimately hire a foreigner.
LMIA-exempt work permit
There must be substantial evidence that there was an attempt to fill the post by Canadian permanent residents and citizens before exploring the option of hiring a foreigner. While the process is not impossible, it can be time-consuming and costly for the employer. So, when you get an opportunity to apply for a work permit that doesn’t require applying for this certificate, you have to try.
Participating Communities
To be eligible for this pilot program, you need to be living and working or applied to live and work in Yukon in one of these communities:
- Whitehorse
- Watson Lake
- Dawson City
- Haines Junction
- Carmacks
- Carcross
How to Apply For a Yukon Community Pilot Program in 5 Steps
There are several important steps in applying to be a part of the YCCP.
1. Check your eligibility
The best way to determine if you’re eligible for a visa or immigration program is to take an eligibility test. While the requirements may seem straightforward, you also need to consider language requirements, age and experience requirements. Click on the link below to find out more about eligibility tests.
2. Look for a job
There are manyin-demand jobsin Yukon. You can apply for jobs that are categorized as National Occupations Classification (NOC) levels 0, A and B and run through the Skilled Worker Program or the Critical Impact Worker Program, which is designed for mid to low or unskilled workers with work experience in occupations classified NOC levels C and D. After searching for a job in Yukon , your chances of settling a successful nomination increases
3. Gather the required documents
You need the following paperwork, among other things, before you can work in Yukon
- language tst results
- bank statements and financials
- medical certificate
- police clearance
- valid job offers
- letter of support from the provincial government
4. Get a letter of support from the Yukon government
It notarized and state the following:
- that the companies hiring you need you to start working in the neighborhood right away
- that the employment offers are real
- the specifics of the employment offers, such as: the employers’ names, occupation, work hours and location of jobs
5. Apply for an open work permit
With all the gathered documents and a job in Yukon, you can apply for the YCPP through an online application. There are several forms you will have to fill out, so ensure you have all the necessary documents to complete the forms. Because processing times are cut down thanks to the LMIA-exemption and the fact that the Yukon government wants you to start working as fast as possible, you could get your nomination in as little as six months.
Requirements For The YCPP
If you meet the following requirements, you can apply for a work permit through this program
Work Permit Requirements
- Have a valid job offer
- Have a letter of support signed by the Yukon Government
- Have sufficient money to support yourself and any dependants
- Have sufficient money to return to your home country
- Have a clear criminal record
- Have a clear medical certificate
Requirements of the Job Offer
There are particular details that the job offer must include for you to be eligible.
- It must be a full-time job offer where you will work 30 hours a week or up to three job offers that add up to 30 hours a week
- Your job offer/s must all be based in the same participating community. For example, your two job offers are from employers based in Carmacks. You will not be eligible if one of your jobs is based in Carmacks and the other is Dawson City.
- You must have consistent, scheduled pay throughout the year, meaning non-seasonal work.
- Your salary must meet the legal minimum wage requirements (or exceed them) set by the provincial and federal governments.
- Your job description, duties and responsibilities must match your experience in that particular occupation.
For an application to be considered for this stream of the Yukon Nominee Program, both the employer and the foreign employee must be eligible.
The idea behind programs like this is to retain skilled workers and workers in in-demand occupations. Therefore, a significant requirement of getting this visa is your intention. Within three to six months of beginning employment, you need to show you intend to dwell in the Yukon and submit an application to the Government of Canada for permanent residency status.
This initiative is meant to give employers in Yukon communities flexibility to deal with the seasonal nature of work in the region. The program focuses on the economic development and retention of towns outside of Whitehorse, Yukon’s largest populated area. This program aims to develop a thriving labor market outside of Whitehorse with workers who can prove that they plan to remain there permanently.
Move To Yukon
Yukon is a fantastic option for families and individuals that enjoy quiet country life. It offers excellent opportunities for many skilled workers from cooks to electricians and accountants. To check your eligibility for the Yukon Community Pilot Program, contact us today and get in touch with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) that can guide you to Canada
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