Skilled Worker in Manitoba: Do co-op, part-time or contractor periods count?
Skilled Worker in Manitoba (SWM) generally requires a valid work permit and at least six months of continuous full-time employment with the Manitoba company that then offers you a long-term, full-time job. Graduates of a post-secondary program in another Canadian province or territory need at least one year of continuous full-time employment with that company.
Separate full-time study from qualifying employment
Work during full-time study, including experience gained on a co-op permit, does not count toward the qualifying period. If you stayed with the same company after your placement, record the end of the placement and full-time studies separately from the start of qualifying full-time employment. Confirm overlapping dates with the school and employer.
Check your role against the contract and payroll records
Self-employment and unauthorized work do not count. Independent contractors providing services to the business supporting the application are also ineligible under SWM. If you moved from a contractor agreement to employment, keep the two periods separate. Where you changed companies or moved to part-time hours, review the same-employer and continuous full-time requirements before counting the time.
Match the job offer to the period you claim
Ask the employer to confirm its legal name, your start date, location, duties and long-term offer. Review your work permit, job qualifications, language ability and settlement plan before filing. For help checking the records, contact 卓越移民 Premiervisa Group with your permits, contracts and employment timeline.
Source checked 2026-11-06
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