Northwest Territories Nominee Program
Points Calculator
Northwest Territories Nominee Program
Employer-Driven Stream
Expression of Interest Points Calculator
Estimate your Expression of Interest (EOI) score for the NTNP Employer-Driven Stream, based on the published points grid. This tool is unofficial and for guidance only — your actual score is determined by the Government of the Northwest Territories when you submit an Expression of Interest.
A
Human Capital Factors (max 375 points)
1
Language (max 125)
0First official language (English or French)
Maximum points: 100 — select your Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level for each of the four skill bands
Reading 0
Writing 0
Listening 0
Speaking 0
Points are awarded per band based on your CLB-equivalent test results, up to 25 points per skill.
Second official language (English or French)
Maximum points: 25 — awarded if you are bilingual and meet the required overall CLB score on your second-language test
2
Age (max 50)
0Your age at the time the EOI is submitted to the NTNP
Maximum points: 50
3
Work Experience (max 100)
0Full-time work experience in the past 10 years, in the same or a similar occupation to your nominating occupation (Canada or abroad)
Maximum points: 100 — full-time means 30+ hours/week for one employer
4
Education (max 100)
0Highest level of education completed at a recognized institution
Maximum points: 100 — an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) is required for foreign credentials
B
Connections to the NWT Labour Market (max 340 points)
1
Employment in the NWT (max 100)
0NOC code of your nominating occupation
Maximum points: 100
2
Trades Job Offer in NWT (max 40)
0Is your job offer in a designated skilled trades occupation in the NWT?
Maximum points: 40
Skilled trades occupation list:
This list is for reference only and is subject to change. It does not affect your score — use the Yes/No selection above.
3
Location of Employment in NWT (max 50)
0Is your nominating occupation full-time employment in an NWT community outside of Yellowknife?
Maximum points: 50
4
Work Experience in the NWT (max 100)
0Full-time work experience in the NWT within the past 10 years
Maximum points: 100 — full-time means 30+ hours/week for one employer
5
Work Permit (max 50)
0Do you hold a valid employer-specific work permit for an NWT employer?
Maximum points: 50
C
Adaptability to NWT (max 130 points)
1
Education in the NWT (max 100)
0Highest level of education completed at a recognized NWT institution
Maximum points: 100
2
Family in the NWT (max 30)
0Do you have an immediate family member (grandparent, parent, or sibling) who is a permanent resident or Canadian citizen currently living in the NWT?
Maximum points: 30
Estimated Score
0 / 845
A: Human Capital 0 / 375
Language0
Age0
Work experience0
Education0
B: NWT Labour Market 0 / 340
Employment in NWT0
Trades job offer0
Location of employment0
Work experience in NWT0
Work permit0
C: Adaptability 0 / 130
Education in NWT0
Family in NWT0
Independent estimate based on the published NTNP Employer-Driven Stream EOI points grid. Your official score is calculated by the Government of the Northwest Territories when you submit an Expression of Interest.