College and other vocational instructors
College and other vocational instructors
Immigration Eligibility
TEER 1 occupations qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
This occupation does not currently map to IRCC's category-based draw criteria.
Canadian employers can obtain an LMIA to hire a foreign worker for this occupation.
Many provinces have PNP streams that accept TEER 1 occupations. Alberta, BC, Ontario, and other provinces run occupation-specific draws.
Official Definition
College and other vocational instructors teach applied arts, academic, technical and vocational subjects to students at community colleges, CEGEPs, agricultural colleges, technical and vocational institutes, language schools and other college level schools. This unit group also includes trainers who are employed by private training establishments, companies, community agencies and governments to deliver internal training or development courses. College teachers who are heads of departments are included in this unit group.
TEER 1 Explained
Professional occupations usually require a university degree (bachelor's, master's, or doctorate). These are the highest-skilled technical and professional roles. All are eligible for Express Entry.
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