Eligible employment must be in one of the following:
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A Management occupation
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An occupation which usually requires a university degree
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An occupation which usually requires college education or apprenticeship training. For instance:
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Two to three years of post-secondary education at a community college or institute of technology; or
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Two to five years of apprenticeship training or
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Three to four years of secondary school and more than two years of on-the-job training, specialized training courses or specific work
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An occupation with supervisory responsibilities or an occupation with significant health and safety responsibilities, such as firefighters, police officers and registered nursing assistants.
In the case of workers destined for Québec, work experience in an occupation which requires one to four years of secondary school education or up to two years of on-the-job training, specialized training courses or specific work experience is also eligible.
On June 2010, the Minister in charge of CIC announced changes to the Federal Skilled Worker program to respond better to the needs of the Canadian labour market.
To be eligible to apply as a federal skilled worker, applicants must either have a job offer, or they must have experience in one of 29 in demand occupations. These occupations were identified through analysis of updated labour market information and consultations with provinces, territories, stakeholders and the public.
Regarding applications presented outside of Canada by candidates who do not have an offer of employment from a Canadian employer:
