These types of applications are based on a point system.  Any Foreign Skilled Worker Applicant must obtain 67 points based on occupational qualifications, language qualifications and experience.  See if you qualify http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/assess/Education.asp

Canada values the skills and experiences that foreign professional and workers bring with them. Check to see if your skills and experience qualify you to come to Canada as a skilled worker. Skilled workers have education, work experience, knowledge of English and/or French and other abilities that will help them to establish themselves successfully as permanent residents in Canada.

Applying to come to Canada as a Skilled Worker is not difficult but is time consuming depending on which country you are from. Learn from where you can apply by reading Regulation 11:

REGULATION 11 (1) An application for a permanent resident visa -- other than an application for a permanent resident visa made under Part 8 -- must be made to the immigration office that serves
(a) the country where the applicant is residing, if the applicant has been lawfully admitted to that country for a period of at least one year; or
(b) the applicant's country of nationality or, if the applicant is stateless, their country of habitual residence other than a country in which they are residing without having been lawfully admitted.

Check how long it may take you from your Visa Post:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/international/02a-skilled-fed.asp

This is where CANVISA Immigration (CV Immigration) can advice you for a FASTER alternative. It all depends on your own personal circumstances if you’re not opposed to waiting then the Federal Skilled Worker application may be an option for you and your family.