Manitoba Invites Skilled Workers for Provincial Nomination

Manitoba has sent new invitations this week to skilled foreign workers. These candidates can now apply for a provincial nomination through Manitoba’s immigration system. The province needs people with skills in jobs that are currently in demand.

On April 3, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held a draw. This draw focused on candidates applying under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream. Manitoba invited people who had received a direct invitation through a special recruitment plan.

In this round, the province sent out 4 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs). The lowest score among selected candidates was 721. None of these people had an Express Entry profile or a job seeker validation code.

Manitoba uses strategic recruitment to help fill job shortages. These programs help employers find skilled foreign workers when local talent isn’t enough.

Employers who want to use this option must prove they need workers right away. They also need to show they can’t find the right people in the local job market. First, employers must qualify for the hiring program. Then, they must complete a recruitment process similar to applying for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

After approval, employers can suggest international candidates who match the program rules. These candidates must qualify for the Skilled Worker Overseas stream. They also need to show they plan to live in Manitoba and must have a permanent or long-term full-time job offer.

Candidates also need to meet these conditions:

• Age must be between 21 and 45 years old (some exceptions allowed if the employer asks for it).
  
• Must have completed post-secondary education, unless the job allows on-the-job training instead.
  
• Must have at least 2 years of full-time work experience in the last 5 years.
  
• Must meet minimum English or French language scores:
  
  • Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 for jobs in TEER 0 to 3;
    
  • CLB 4 for jobs in TEER 4 or 5.
    

The MPNP gives special attention to people who want to live outside the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region. Those with strong ties to other provinces—like past work or study—may not be selected. Manitoba prefers people who will stay in the province long term.

TEER stands for Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities. It’s a scale that shows the skill level of a job. TEER 0 means highly skilled roles, usually in management. TEER 1 to 5 include jobs that need university degrees, college diplomas, or sometimes just short training.

This recent draw shows Manitoba's ongoing effort to bring in workers who will support the local economy. Skilled people around the world still have chances to settle in Manitoba if they meet the requirements.