The Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS) is available for temporary foreign workers who are already working full-time in Alberta and have a full-time employment offer from an Alberta employer in a qualified occupation. Candidates must have a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or one of the accepted LMIA exemption work permits in order to be considered. Candidates must also meet other minimum eligibility requirements, such as residency and type of work permit issued, occupation type, language skills, educational achievement, job offer in Alberta, and employment history.
At the time of sending or submitting the application to the AINP online site, and at the time the AINP examines the application, the applicant must have a valid temporary resident status in Canada, for a qualifying occupation, not implied status, automatic extension of status, or restoration status.
One of the following conditions must be met for a valid work permit:
1. A positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
2. A worker’s LMIA exemption is granted for one of the reasons listed below (as determined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)):
An open work permit issued by IRCC to:
3. A graduate of an Alberta post-secondary institution (Advanced Education publicly supported) holding a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), who also meet particular vocation, education, and work experience requirements.
The applicant and the employer must both sign the job offer in Alberta, and it must:
Note: If LMIA exempt, it must meet or exceed the lowest starting wage for occupation across all industries in Alberta as set out on the Alis website. •
In order to submit an AOS application, an applicant must achieve a minimum language exam score in English or French.
NOC TEER category | CLB Score Required | NCLC Score Required |
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NOC 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation | Minimum CLB 5 for each English module | Minimum NCLC 5 for each English module |
NOC 4 or 5 occupation | Minimum CLB 4 for each English module | Minimum NCLC 4 for each English module |
Effective from January 1, 2021, the applicant must have completed a minimum of high school education comparable to the education standards of Alberta at the time of submitting the application.
An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) Report issued by one of the designated bodies by IRCC is required for considering the highest level of education.
For Post-Graduation Work Permit holders, credential must be issued by an Alberta Advanced Education publicly funded post-secondary institution, and:
1. If the candidate began his Alberta credential program prior to April 1, 2019, his certificate must be one of the Alberta Advanced Education recognized credentials listed below:
2. If the candidate began his Alberta credential program on or after April 1, 2019, his certificate must be one of the Alberta Advanced Education recognized credentials listed below:
At the time of mailing or submitting the application through the AINP’s online portal, the applicant must meet one of the following conditions:
For Post-Graduation Work Permit holders a minimum of 6 months full-time work experience in present occupation in Alberta during the last 18 months is necessary.
NOC code (2021) | NOC TEER category | Occupation |
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00010 | 0 | Legislators |
40021 | 0 | School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education |
40030 | 0 | Managers in social, community and correctional services |
40041 | 0 | Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers |
60040* | 0 | Escort agency managers, massage parlour managers |
41100 | 1 | Judges |
41220 | 1 | Secondary school teachers |
41221 | 1 | Elementary school and kindergarten teachers |
51111 | 1 | Authors and writers (except technical) |
51122 | 1 | Musicians and singers |
42200* | 2 | Justices of the peace |
42202* | 2 | Early childhood educators who do not have certification through Alberta Children's Services – Child Care Staff Certification Office or who have been certified as Level 1 Early Childhood Educator (formerly Child Development Assistant) |
43100 | 3 | Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants |
43109 | 3 | Other instructors |
53121 | 3 | Actors, comedians and circus performers |
53122 | 3 | Painters, sculptors and other visual artists |
53124 | 3 | Artisans and craftspersons |
53200 | 3 | Athletes |
63101 | 3 | Real estate agents and salespersons |
33100* | 3 | Dental laboratory assistants/bench workers |
44100 | 4 | Home child care providers |
44101 | 4 | Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations |
64321 | 4 | Casino occupations |
55109 | 5 | Other performers |
65109 | 5 | Other sales related occupations |
65211 | 5 | Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport |
65229 | 5 | Other support occupations in personal services |
65329 | 5 | Other service support occupations |
75200 | 5 | Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs |
85101 | 5 | Harvesting labourers |
85102 | 5 | Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers |
85104 | 5 | Trappers and hunters |
85110 | 5 | Mine labourers |
85121 | 5 | Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers |
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