Yukon PNP 2026
Yukon and Yukon Territory?
The Gwich’in term Yu-kun-ah, which means “great river” and refers to the Yukon River, is where the name Yukon originates. The Yukon, which is surrounded by natural mountains in Canada’s northwest, borders Alaska to the west, British Columbia to the south, and the Northwest Territories to the east. It is unbreakably linked to the historic Klondike Gold Rush. The Yukon Territory was established in 1898 through a federal law that separated it from the Northwest Territories.
The Yukon Territory is home to a few small cities, extensive forests, numerous rivers and lakes, and a harsh northern landscape. Its climate is characterized by long, severe winters and short, warm summers. Out of all the Canadian regions, the Yukon has the smallest population. The Yukon’s economy is very dependent on tourism, hydroelectricity, and mining. Hunting, fishing, kayaking, ice climbing, and dog sledding are all popular outdoor activities in the Yukon. Although living in the Yukon is typically less expensive than in other Canadian provinces, depending on where you live, buying supplies might be expensive.
What is the Yukon PNP Program?
When there are no suitable Canadian candidates for a position, firms may hire or retain foreign workers under the Yukon Nominee Program, also known as the Yukon PNP. A foreign worker will be nominated by the Yukon government if authorized by the Yukon PNP. This enables the foreign worker to submit a permanent residency application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) of the Canadian government. All applications and forms are submitted by the company, not the foreign employee. Each employer who wants to engage a foreign worker must submit one application.
To be eligible, the foreign worker must stick to the IRCC’s procedure and fulfill all requirements. The Yukon PNP Program, or Nominee Program, works similarly to the Northwest Territory program and has 3 main categories.
These 3 main categories under the Yukon PNP program are:
1) Critical Impact worker
2) Skilled Worker
3)Express Entry
Your eligibility for the stream under the Yukon PNP is determined by your job offer. Example occupations in TEER 4 or 5 fall under the Critical Impact Worker Stream, and occupations under TEER 0,1,2,3 belong to the Skilled Worker Stream and the Express Entry stream.
To apply, you are not required to have a job in the Yukon. To be eligible for any of the various categories, you must either have an employment offer from a Yukon-based company or be able and intend to start a business in the Yukon.
Critical Impact Worker and Skilled Worker
The Yukon PNP includes the Critical Impact Worker and Skilled Worker streams. We classify employment according to the training, education, experience, and responsibilities (TEER) they require using the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. Which stream you must apply to depends on the job’s TEER.
The Critical Impact Worker stream is intended for entry-level positions in:
TEER 4 and TEER 5 roles.
The stream for skilled workers is intended for management roles or employment requiring additional training in:
TEER 0, TEER 1, TEER 2, and TEER 3 positions
Employers are responsible for applying to the Yukon PNP program when they can not find Canadian citizens or permanent residents for the respective jobs. Applicants or foreign workers are eligible to apply directly for the Yukon PNP.
Who is eligible to apply?
Employers are the only ones who can apply. Employers who are unable to find a suitable Canadian citizen or permanent resident to fill a post may apply for this program.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Foreigners are not eligible to apply. Only applications from employers are accepted.
Eligibility For Employer
- Business registered with the Yukon Corporate Registry or the Federal Registry.
- Must be operational for at least 1 year and
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.
Employers’ specification
Before applying to the program, you must advertise the position for at least four weeks in Canada.
- The job title,
- The position’s specific responsibilities,
- The number of hours worked each week, and
- The precise salary must be included in the adverts.
The advertisement must be posted in a minimum of three locations, such as the Canada Job Bank and two local media.
As an employer, you are required to:
- Confirm the foreign national’s employment history and information before application;
- Participate in a screening interview with the foreign national and the Immigration Branch upon request; and
- Pay Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada the employer compliance fee.
- If the nominee is not presently in the Yukon, cover their airfare from their permanent residence to the Yukon.
- Pay the foreign worker at least the Yukon median wage for the applicable NOC.
- Offer the nominee free health insurance until they qualify under the Health Care Insurance Plan Act; and
- Cover the nominee’s return airfare expenses if the nominee: Either does not receive permanent residency or stops taking part in the Yukon Nominee Program.
You are unable to:
Charge the employee any application fees or collect any expenses from them.
Employee Requirement for Yukon PNP
- A full-time job offer from a Yukon employer is required for the foreign national.
- plan to reside in the Yukon permanently.
- possess a high school degree or above;
- Fulfill the educational requirements for the relevant TEER.
- possess a minimum of six months of relevant work experience for critical impact workers and twelve months of relevant work experience for skilled workers.
- Fulfill the Canadian Language Benchmark:
Level 4 for: TEER 4 and 5 roles;
Level 5 for TEER 2 and 3 positions; Level 7 for TEER 0 and 1 positions. - Fulfill all academic program requirements before applying if in Canada on a student visa; and,
- If currently in Canada, maintain legal status during the Yukon Nominee Program application and assessment process.
Documentations for Employer
- Copy of business registration.
- Copy of your business license with
Yukon Corporate Registry, or Federal Registry. - Use of representative form if applicable
- Copies of advertisement (at least 3)
Documentations for Employee
The foreign national is required to supply:
- The official language result is less than 2 years old.
- Record of all previous employments.
- Proof of education (all transcripts and the diploma)
- Valid copies (notarized)
a) Passport.
b)Temporary resident document.
c)Spouse’s passport.
d)Marriage certificate.
e)Dependents’ passports, birth certificates, and custody papers.
True, verified copies of supporting documentation are required. A certified translation is required if you include any translated documents that aren’t in English or French.
Both the employer and the foreign national have an obligation to keep up with all official notifications, alerts, updates, and new developments.
How to apply
To apply, you do not need to employ an immigration consultant or representative. You have the option of applying independently or by hiring a representative.
- Examine every requirement and qualification in the:
- Criteria documentation for Skilled Workers or Critical Impact Workers;
- The Yukon Nominee Program policy; and
- The application guide will be updated in 2026.
2. Examine the 2026 Yukon Nominee Program procedure.
3. Send in an Expression of Interest. The dates of the Expression of Interest intakes are July 6–17, 2026, and January 19–30, 2026.
4. Employers who submit Expressions of Interest that correspond with our priorities for 2026 will be invited to apply for the Yukon Nominee Program.
- Download the 2026 application form and fill out the employer sections if you are chosen. For guidance, consult the YNP Handbook.
- Ask the foreign national to fill out the application’s parts.
- Collect all supporting documentation.
- Send in the completed application together with any necessary supporting documentation.
In person: Whitehorse, 303 Alexander Street, first floor. Our office is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Mail: Yukon Economic Development Government (F-1)
Whitehorse, Yukon, Box 2703, Y1A 2C6
Express Entry stream
For foreign nationals admitted to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry pool, the Yukon Nominee Program includes the Yukon Express Entry stream.
Employers can hire foreign nationals from the IRCC’s Express Entry pool through the Yukon Express Entry stream. The foreign worker must be eligible for at least one of the federal economic immigration schemes listed below:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program,
- Federal Skilled Trades Program, or
- Canadian Experience Class.
We classify employment according to the training, education, experience, and responsibilities (TEER) they require using the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. Employers can fill TEER 0, TEER 1, TEER 2, and TEER 3 roles using the Express Entry stream.
Who is eligible to apply?
Employers are the only ones who can apply. Employers who are unable to find a suitable Canadian citizen or permanent resident to fill a post may apply for this program.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Foreigners are not eligible to apply. Only applications from employers are accepted.
Eligibility For Employer
To qualify as an employer, you must:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
- Run your business for at least a year; and
- Have it registered with:
Federal Registry or Yukon Corporate Registry.
Employer specifications
Before applying to the program, you must publicize the position for at least four weeks in Canada. The following must be featured in the ads:
- Job title.
- Job-specific responsibilities.
- Weekly hours worked, and
- Precise pay.
The advertisement must be posted in a minimum of three locations, such as the Canada Job Bank, and a minimum of two regional outlets.
Employers are required to:
- Confirm the foreign national’s employment history and credentials before application.
- Participate in a screening interview with the foreign national and the Immigration Unit upon request.
- and pay Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada the employer compliance fee.
- Pay the foreign worker at least the Yukon median wage for the applicable NOC.
- Cover the nominee’s airfare from their place of permanent residence to the Yukon, if they are not already there.
- Give the nominee free health insurance until they qualify under the Health Care Insurance Plan Act; and
- Cover the nominee’s return airfare expenses if they either stop taking part in the Yukon Nominee Program or fail to get permanent status.
You are unable to:
Charge the employee any application fees or collect any expenses from them.
Employee Requirement for Yukon PNP
The foreign national needs to:
- Own a current Express Entry profile.
- Be offered a full-time position by a Yukon company.
- Plan to live in the Yukon permanently.
- Possess at least a high school degree.
- Fulfill the educational criteria for the relevant TEER.
- Have at least six months of relevant work experience, and
- Meet the Canadian Language Benchmark:
Level 5 for: TEER 2 and 3 roles;
Level 7 for: TEER 0 and 1 position. - Fulfill all academic program requirements before applying if in Canada on a student visa; and,
- If currently in Canada, maintain legal status during the Yukon Nominee Program application and assessment process.
Documentations for Employer
- Copy of business registration.
- Copy of your business license with
Yukon Corporate Registry, or Federal Registry. - Use of representative form if applicable
- Copies of advertisement (at least 3)
Documentations for Employee
The foreign national is required to supply:
- The official language result is less than 2 years old.
- A copy of their Express Entry profile with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
- Record of all previous employments.
- Proof of education (all transcripts and the diploma)
- Valid copies (notarized)
a) Passport.
b)Temporary resident document.
c)Spouse’s passport.
d)Marriage certificate.
e)Dependents’ passports, birth certificates, and custody papers.
True, verified copies of supporting documentation are required. A certified translation is required if you include any translated documents that aren’t in English or French.
Both the employer and the foreign national have an obligation to keep up with all official notifications, alerts, updates, and new developments.
The procedure for Express Entry
The employer uses the following methods to find a qualified overseas worker:
- A foreign worker may be offered a job through the Yukon Nominee Program’s Express Entry stream or Canada’s Job Bank.
- The business must demonstrate that no Canadian or permanent resident is eligible for a position.
- The foreign worker must demonstrate that they are eligible for one of the three Express Entry Economic Immigration programs.
- To join the candidate pool, the foreign worker sets up an Express Entry profile. An Express Entry Profile Number and, if relevant, a Job Seeker Validation Code are given to the foreign employee.
- The foreign worker demonstrates their financial stability, as assessed by the federal government based on the size of their family.
- The Yukon Express Entry application is filled out and submitted with supporting documentation by both the company and the foreign employee.
- We examine the materials and the application.
- The foreign worker is invited to apply for permanent residence by the federal government if their application is approved.
- The foreign worker submits any paperwork required by the federal authorities to finish the application for permanent residency.
- To confirm the foreign worker’s documentation, we collaborate with the federal authorities.
Permanent residency may be granted to the foreign employee. After we check the application, this normally happens within six months.
How to apply
To apply, you do not need to employ an immigration consultant or representative. You have the option of applying independently or by hiring a representative.
Examine every requirement and qualification in the:
- Express Entry requirements.
- The Yukon Nominee Program policy and the application booklet will be updated in 2026.
- Examine the 2026 Yukon Nominee Program procedure.
- Send in an Expression of Interest. The dates of the Expression of Interest intakes are July 6–17, 2026, and January 19–30, 2026.
- Employers who submit Expressions of Interest that correspond with our priorities for 2026 will be invited to apply for the Yukon Nominee Program.
- Download the application and fill out the employer sections if you are chosen. For guidance, consult the YNP Handbook.
- Ask the foreign national to fill out the application’s parts.
- Collect all supporting documentation.
- Send in the completed application together with any necessary supporting documentation.
In person: Whitehorse, 303 Alexander Street, first floor. Our office is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Mail: Yukon Economic Development Government (F-1)
Whitehorse, Yukon, Box 2703, Y1A 2C6.
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