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Canada-Colombia FTA

The technicians listed below are covered under this Free Trade Agreement

Technicians



  • Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

  • Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

  • Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians

  • Construction Inspectors and Estimators

  • Engineering Inspectors, Testers and Regulatory Officers


  • Supervisors in the following: 

    • Machinists and Related Occupations,

    • Printing and Related Occupations,

    • Mining and Quarrying,

    • Oil and Gas Drilling and Service,

    • Mineral and Metal Processing,

    • Petroleum,

    • Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities,

    • Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing,

    • Plastic and Rubber Products Manufacturing,

    • Forest Products Processing,

    • Textile Processing


  • Contractors and Supervisors in the following:

    • Electrical Trades and Telecommunications Occupations,

    • Pipefitting Trades,

    • Metal Forming,

    • Shaping and Erecting Trades,

    • Carpentry Trades,

    • Mechanic Trades,

    • Heavy Construction Equipment Crews,

    • Other Construction Trades, Installers,

    • Repairers and Servicers


  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians (Including electronic service technicians.)

  • Electricians (Including industrial electricians.)

  • Plumbers

  • Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics

  • Aircraft Instrument, Electrical and Avionics Mechanics, Technicians and Inspectors

  • Underground Production and Development Miners

  • Oil and Gas Well Drillers, Servicers and Testers

  • Graphic Designers and Illustrators

  • Interior Designers

  • Chefs

  • Computer and Information System Technicians

  • International Purchasing and Selling Agents


Requirements


  • Proof of nationality, citizenship or permanent residency status in Colombia

  • Job offer from a Canadian employer in NOC B

  • Meet the NOC's specific requirements



Please consult the full list of Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement for other provisions including Business Visitors, Investors, Traders, Intra-Company Transfrees, and Professionals (NOC 0, and A).

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