Manitoba Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway

The Manitoba Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway falls under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream and is available to applicants with firm job offers from approved employers in the province.

Applicants to this pathway are interviewed outside of Canada by a representative of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) and an eligible Manitoba employer. Applicants are required to obtain an Invitation to Apply from the MPNP before applying to the Manitoba Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway.

All applicants must also meet the eligibility requirements for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).

NOTE: This page will continue to be updated as the Government of Manitoba provides more details about the Manitoba Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway. The pathway will become operational once the MPNP renewed criteria comes into effect in November 2018. 

Manitoba Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway Eligibility

CriterionMinimum Requirement
Work Experience

Minimum of two years in the past five years of employment experience relevant to the occupation being recruited, or other relevant experience identified by the employer;

OR

Relevant experience identified by the employer if other than 2 years.

Additional Employment / Job offer
Requirements

Long-term, full-time job offer that meets Manitoba’s employment and wage standards for the occupation;

The employer has a registered commercial business that has been operating in Manitoba for at least the three years immediately preceding the application;

The applicant's working conditions would be consistent to those of Canadian Citizens / Permanent Residents of Canada;

The applicant's position is not home-based, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or commission-based.

Language ProficiencyThe minimum official language proficiency depends on the assessed NOC:
  • Minimum CLB 7 for Regulated Occupations.
  • Minimum CLB 6 for Compulsory Trades.
  • Minimum CLB 5 for all other NOC 0, A, or B occupations.
  • Minimum CLB 4 for semi-skilled occupations (NOC C or D) where the employer commits to providing or facilitating workplace language training.
Adaptability

Applicants must demonstrate the ability and intent to reside in Manitoba.

Education

Applicants must have post-secondary education and/or training related to the occupation being recruited or identified by employer.

If the position requires licensure or certification, applicants must apply to the regulatory body to have their qualifications and skills assessed and/or pass an examination.

For NOC C or D occupations, the MPNP reserves the right to select individuals with no post-secondary education, providing they possess the required training for the job according to employer requirements and NOC description.

Employer Eligibility for Strategic Initiatives

Prospective employers must meet specific eligibility criteria as defined by the MPNP.