Manitoba

Career Employment Pathway

Page last edited: May 12, 2026·Official source

What is this program?

The Career Employment Pathway is the MPNP's main route for graduates of Manitoba post-secondary programs. You must have graduated from a designated Manitoba institution within the past 3 years, have a full-time job offer from a Manitoba employer in an in-demand occupation, and currently be working full-time in Manitoba on a valid post-graduation work permit. CLB 7 is the minimum language threshold. Bachelor's holders get more flexibility: any TEER 0-3 in-demand occupation works, no field-of-study match required.

Who is it for?

You graduated from a designated Manitoba post-secondary program within the last 3 years
You're currently working in Manitoba on a valid post-graduation work permit
You have a full-time job offer (≥1 year contract) from a Manitoba employer in an in-demand occupation
Your language ability is CLB 7+
You intend to stay in Manitoba

What does it lead to?

Provincial nomination from Manitoba; separate federal PR application follows. Manitoba's own step currently runs more than 6 months (its official notice); the federal step after nomination currently takes about 13 months. The unique advantage is that this stream is purpose-built for Manitoba graduates — your studies + work history in MB are exactly what the criteria are designed to reward.

Primary requirements

Graduated from a designated Manitoba post-secondary institution in the last 3 years.
Currently working full-time in Manitoba on a valid work permit (typically PGWP).
Full-time job offer from a Manitoba employer with a minimum 1-year contract, in an in-demand occupation.
Minimum language: CLB 7 in all 4 abilities (test < 2 years old).
Bachelor's holders: job offer may be in any TEER 0-3 in-demand occupation (not required to match studies).
Short-term program graduates: job offer must match field of studies.
Settlement funds (LICO 6 months) OR currently employed full-time long-term in Manitoba.
Career Employment Plan submitted.

What you'll need to apply

Valid passport
Manitoba post-secondary credential + transcripts
Current Canadian work permit (typically PGWP)
Full-time job offer letter from a Manitoba employer
Pay stubs from your Manitoba employer
Language test results (CLB 7+, within 2 years)
Settlement-funds proof OR confirmation of ongoing Manitoba employment

Where to start

Check if you match this program (free)

Or visit the official manitoba page for Career Employment Pathway to read the government's own requirements.

If you want professional advice before applying, work with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or a Canadian immigration lawyer.

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