Express Entry — Trade occupations (category), 1 Oct 2026 — what it means in Alberta

On Thursday 1 October 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 3,500 candidates in the Express Entry — Trade occupations (category) round, minimum score 476. Federal rounds select candidates from across Canada, Alberta included.

Jobs in Alberta

Over the last eight weeks our Job Bank research filed 124 job postings open to foreign workers in Alberta in the occupations this round selects. The most posted: Carpenter (20), Construction site supervisor (16), Framer-carpenter (11).

Alberta’s own latest round

Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS), 23 Sep 2026: 113 invited. All of Alberta’s picks.

Alberta and Express Entry

Alberta can nominate Express Entry candidates through Alberta Express Entry Stream. A provincial nomination adds 600 points to a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System score (IRCC).