AAIP Announcement for Skilled Traders & New EOI System Launch

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The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program or AAIP has made some major announcements regarding skilled trades workers and its EOI system. 

Starting 30 September 2024, the Alberta provincial nominee program will be implementing a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Since there will be a new EOI system in place, Alberta will not be going ahead with the monthly application acceptance dates of this year.

Further, starting 1st May 2025, AAIP will be launching its new program, “Alberta is Calling: Moving Bonus”. This program is set to incentivize the arrival of newcomers in skilled trades occupations.

In other words, individuals in an eligible skilled trades occupation and meeting all the eligibility criteria of the program, will be able to receive CAN $5,000 refundable tax credits if they choose to move to Alberta. 

About 2,000 such individuals will be able to benefit from this special program. Selected individuals will receive the amount only once and their applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. 

NOTE: Since its a refundable tax credit, applicants are not required to pay any taxes on the money received. 

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Eligibility Criteria of Alberta is Calling: Moving Bonus

To be eligible for this new program announced by Alberta, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Age should either be 18 years or older
  • Applicant must be either be a Canadian PR or citizen
  • Must have moved to the province between the dates of 1st May 2024 to 31st Dec 2024
  • As of 31st Dec 2024, the applicant must be a tax resident
  • Must have been a continuous resident of the province for 1 year
  • Must be either employed or self-employed and currently working in one of the eligible occupations
  • Both employed and self-employed applicants have to meet their own set of eligibility requirements
Eligibility For EmployedEligibility For Self-Employed
A. must be working at least 30 hours a week/130 hours a monthA. must be self-employed in one of the eligible occupations
B. must be employed in one of the eligible occupationsB. submit documents to prove business activity
C. have proof of employment C. demonstrate at least CAN $2,000 in gross revenue collected in one month, from the job

Eligible Occupations of New Alberta Program for Skilled Traders

NOC CodeNOC Label
7315Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
7332Appliance servicers and repairers
7321Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
7234Boilermakers
7281Bricklayers
7272Cabinetmakers
7271Carpenters
7282Concrete finishers
7311Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
7611Construction trades helpers and labourers
7204Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
7202Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
7302Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
7201Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
7301Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
8222Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
7205Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
7203Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
7371Crane operators
2253Drafting technologists and technicians
7372Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
7333Electrical mechanics
7244Electrical power line and cable workers
7241Electricians (except industrial and power system)
7318Elevator constructors and mechanics
7295Floor covering installers
7253Gas fitters
7292Glaziers
7313Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
7521Heavy equipment operators (except crane)
7312Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
7242Industrial electricians
2243Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
7293Insulators
7236Ironworkers
7316Machine fitters
7231Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
7322Motor vehicle body repairers
7334Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
8232Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
8412Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators
7331Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
7445Other repairers and servicers
7335Other small engine and small equipment repairers
7384Other trades and related occupations, not elsewhere classified (n.e.c.)
7294Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
7284Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
7251Plumbers
9241Power engineers and power systems operators
7243Power system electricians
7441Residential and commercial installers and servicers
7291Roofers and shinglers
7233Sheet metal workers
7252Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
7235Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
7246Telecommunications installation and repair workers
7283Tilesetters
7232Tool and die makers
7511Transport truck drivers
7373Water well drillers
7442Waterworks and gas maintenance workers

Application Process

Follow these steps to apply to the Alberta is Calling: Moving Bonus program.

  1. Meet the eligibility requirements
  2. Sign up and create an Alberta.ca account
  3. Collect the required documentation
  4. Apply as soon as possible on 1st May 2025

Need assistance with applying first to the program? Call Talent Connected Worldwide today!

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Niyati Chaurasia

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