Canada-Mexico; CPTPP

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) contains provisions for the temporary entry of professionals and technicians.

Technicians

• Civil engineering technologists and technicians

• Computer and information systems technicians (occupations include elements of NOC A)

• Construction inspectors and estimators

• Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians

• Electricians

• Engineering inspectors, testers and regulatory officers

• Graphic designers and illustrators

• Industrial engineering technologists and technicians

• Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics

• Interior designers

• Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians

• Contractors and supervisors in the following areas:

  • Electrical trades and telecommunications occupations

  • Heavy construction equipment crews

  • Installers, repairers and servicers

  • Other construction trades

Requirements:

To qualify as a technician, in addition to any country-specific requirements, the applicant must

• Have an offer of employment in an NOC 0, A or B occupation requiring a theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge

• Have a post-secondary or technical degree of 2 or more years of study as a minimum entry requirement for the occupation and any other additional educational requirements as per their specific occupation in the NOC

• Have 4 years of paid work experience in the sector of activity of the contract

• Be remunerated at a level similar to other similarly qualified technicians in the industry in the region of the work

Please consult the full list of Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)- Mexico for Professionals (NOC 0, and A).