Yukon

Capital: Whitehorse

Population: 42,986

Climate: Summers reach around 25° C with 24 hour daylight in June and July. Winter temperatures can range between 4° to -50° C.

Must see: Emerald Lake, Tombstone Territorial Park, Kluane National Park and Reserve

Known for: The great Klondike Gold Rush, grizzly bears, ice fields

Learn more at www.yukon.ca

Yukon stems from the Gwich'in word "Yu-kun-has" which translates to "great river", and First Nations traditional territories cover almost all the land in Yukon. Bordering Alaska, it is the countries north western corner and one of Canada's 3 territories and home to the highest mountain in Canada (Mount Logan), some of the world's largest ice fields and the world's smallest desert. Yukon has a small population, but had its claim to fame when gold was discovered in the 1890s. A visit to the cities of Dawson or Whitehorse will feel like a step back in time to the great Klondike Gold Rush. Yukon still has active gold mining, and unspoiled wilderness supports their tourism, TV and film industries. To develop a thriving and prosperous home for Canadians Yukon is prioritizing sustainable job creation, innovation, investment opportunities and market expansion.

The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) is primarily available for employers who are looking to hire foreign workers for full-time, permanent positions. Both the employer and the foreign worker will need to apply to the YNP. The employers application will be reviewed first, and if approved the foreign national information is reviewed. If approved, the nominee can send an application for a temporary work permit allowing them to work while the application for permanent residency is processed. In addition to the below categories, employers can apply to YNP to hire a candidate in the federal express entry pool through the Yukon Express Entry category.

Yukon immigration starting guide

Skilled Worker Program

If you have a permanent, full-time job offer from an approved Yukon employer, you may be eligible for this stream. The job offer must be in a NOC 0, A or B occupation and must meet the requirements of the program.

Additional requirements for the applicant include:

if in Canada at time of application, must have legal status of a temporary foreign worker, or on a study visa with the course of study completed. This status must be maintained throughout the application assessment.
meet any education or work requirements for the job being offered.
minimum 1 year work experience directly related to the job being offered.
valid language test results showing a minimum of CLB 6 for occupations in NOC 0 or A, and minimum CLB 5 for occupations in NOC B.
minimum education equivalent to Canadian high school.
demonstrated intention and ability to settle in Yukon.

Critical Impact Worker

If you have a permanent, full-time job offer from an approved Yukon employer, you may be eligible for this stream. The job offer must be in a NOC C or D occupation and must meet the requirements of the program.

Additional requirements for the applicant include:

if in Canada at time of application, must have legal status of a temporary foreign worker, or on a study visa with the course of study completed. This status must be maintained throughout the application assessment.
meet any education or work requirements for the job being offered.
minimum 6 months work experience directly related to the job being offered.
valid language test results showing a minimum of CLB 4.
minimum education equivalent to Canadian high school.
demonstrated intention and ability to settle in Yukon.

Yukon Business Nominee Program

This category is for foreign business owners and entrepreneurs who want to apply to run their business in Yukon. The business must be new or purchased from an existing Yukon business, and be actively managed by the applicant and not be passive income. You must not have purchased or started your business in Yukon at the time of application, and must belong to one of the following strategic sectors:

Information Technology
Manufacturing
Value-added Processing
Forestry
Tourism products, attractions, services and facilities
Energy
Mining or mineral development
Agriculture
Cultural industries
Film and video production

Some of the additional requirements for the applicant include:

achieve at least 65 points on the assessment grid.
minimum 3 years entrepreneurial or business management experience
minimum 5 years work experience directly related to your business
net worth at least $500,000 CAD and $300,000 CAD in liquid assets. Both must have proof verified by a Yukon accounting firm that they were obtained through legal means.
minimum education equivalent to Canadian high school.
demonstrated intention and ability to settle in Yukon, while managing and investing in your own business.
proof you will invest at least $300,000 CAD in capital investments for the business in the first 2 years.