Ontario (OINP) has one stream called Human Capital Priorities that does not required holding a job offer. On July 11, 2019, OINP announced that it will start inviting candidates with experience in the following NOC codes in the Technology sector:
- NOC 0213 – Computer and information systems managers
- NOC 2147 – Computer engineers
- NOC 2172 – Database analysts and data administrators
- NOC 2173 – Software engineers and designers
- NOC 2174 – Computer programmers and interactive media developers
- NOC 2175 – Web designers and developers
Another stream, called In-Demand Skills targets workers who already have a 9-month work experience in Ontario and have a job offer in one of the in-demand occupations below:
- NOC 3413 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- NOC 4412 – Home support workers and related occupations, excluding housekeepers
- NOC 7441 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
- NOC 7511 – Transport truck drivers
- NOC 7521 – Heavy equipment operators (except crane)
- NOC 7611 – Construction trades helpers and labourers
- NOC 8431 – General farm workers
- NOC 8432 – Nursery and greenhouse workers
- NOC 8611 – Harvesting labourers
- NOC 9462 – Industrial butchers, meat cutters, poultry preparers, related workers
Canada’s most well-known pathway Ontario Immigration Nominee Program or OINP is an excellent category of program to consider while planning immigrating to the Canadian province Ontario.
The program was known for its faster processing time, on speed quota updates and easy to process steps. That is why a candidate prefers to apply through OINP than rest of the immigration pathways offered by the country.
Ontario is a province rich in resources. It is only facing labour resource shortages currently for which it targets skilled and experienced immigrants under its different streams and categories to come to the province and perform skilful jobs. OINP allows Ontario employers to recruit candidates directly through a process given by it. The candidates selected get a nomination certificate from Ontario so as to be eligible for Canadian Permanent Residency draw. The draw took place at frequent interval of time. Ontario PNPs’ processing time too is much faster as compared to other PNP programs of Canada.
Following is the latest National Occupational Classification (NOC) list of Ontario for the year 2019:
| Occupation | NOC Code |
| Telecommunication Carriers Managers | NOC 0131 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | NOC 0213 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineers | NOC 2133 |
| Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers) | NOC 2147 |
| Information Systems Analysts and Consultants | NOC 2171 |
| Database Analysts and Data Administrators | NOC 2172 |
| Software Engineers and Designers | NOC 2173 |
| Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers | NOC 2174 |
| Web Designers and Developers | NOC 2175 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians | NOC 2241 |
| User Support Technicians | NOC 2282 |
| Systems Testing Technicians | NOC 2283 |
| Broadcast Technicians | NOC 5224 |
| Graphic Designers and Illustrators | NOC 5241 |
| Computer Network Technicians | NOC 2281 |
Recent News
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Express Entry Draw #172 | 08th January 2021 | CEC Specific Draw
9 January, 2021
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EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #171 | 813 CRS POINTS – PNP ONLY
7 January, 2021
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Canada Express Entry Latest Draw #170 | 468 CRS Cut-Off | 23rd Dec 2020
26 December, 2020
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Ontario PNP Issues 668 NOIs to New Express Entry Tech Draw
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Eligible Skilled Trades Stream Occupations
In order to be eligible for the Ontario Express Entry Trades Stream, candidates’ one year of work experience in Ontario must be in one of the following occupations:
Minor group 633
- 6331 — Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers – retail and wholesale 6332 — Bakers
- 6332 — Bakers
Major group 72
- 7201 — Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
- 7202 — Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
- 7203 — Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
- 7204 — Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
- 7205 — Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
723 Machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades
- 7231 — Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
- 7232 — Tool and die makers
- 7233 — Sheet metal workers
- 7234 — Boilermakers
- 7235 — Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
- 7236 — Ironworkers
- 7237 — Welders and related machine operators
724 Electrical trades and electrical power line and telecommunications workers
- 7241 — Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- 7242 — Industrial electricians
- 7243 — Power system electricians
- 7244 — Electrical power line and cable workers
- 7245 — Telecommunications line and cable workers
- 7246 — Telecommunications installation and repair workers
- 7247 — Cable television service and maintenance technicians
725 Plumbers, pipefitters and gas fitters
- 7251 — Plumbers
- 7252 — Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
- 7253 — Gas fitters
727 Carpenters and cabinetmakers
- 7271 — Carpenters
- 272 — Cabinetmakers
728 Masonry and plastering trades
- 7281 — Bricklayers
- 7282 — Concrete finishers
- 7283 — Tilesetters
- 7284 — Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
729 Other construction trades
- 7291 — Roofers and shinglers
- 7292 — Glaziers
- 7293 — Insulators
- 7294 — Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
- 7295 — Floor covering installers
Major group 73
- 7301 — Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
- 7302 — Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
- 7303 — Supervisors, printing and related occupations
- 7304 — Supervisors, railway transport operations
- 7305 — Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
731 Machinery and transportation equipment mechanics (except motor vehicle)
- 7311 — Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- 7312 — Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- 7313 — Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
- 7314 — Railway carmen/women
- 7315 — Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
- 7316 — Machine fitters
- 7318 — Elevator constructors and mechanics
732 Automotive service technicians
- 7321 — Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
- 7322 — Motor vehicle body repairers
733 Other mechanics and related repairers
- 7331 — Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
- 7332 — Appliance servicers and repairers
- 7333 — Electrical mechanics
- 7334 — Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
- 7335 — Other small engine and small equipment repairers
736 Train crew operating occupations
- 7361 — Railway and yard locomotive engineers
- 7362 — Railway conductors and brakemen/women
737 Crane operators, drillers and blasters
- 7371 — Crane operators
- 7372 — Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
- 7373 — Water well drillers
738 Printing press operators and other trades and related occupations not elsewhere classified
- 7381 — Printing press operators
- 7384 — Other trades and related occupations, not elsewhere classified
Major group 82
- 8211 — Supervisors, logging and forestry
822 Contractors and supervisors, mining, oil and gas
- 8221 — Supervisors, mining and quarrying
- 8222 — Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
823 Underground miners, oil and gas drillers and related occupations
- 8231 — Underground production and development miners
- 8232 — Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
824 Logging machinery operators
- 8241 — Logging machinery operators
825 Contractors and supervisors, agriculture, horticulture and related operations and services
- 8252 — Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers
- 8255 — Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
826 Fishing vessel masters and fishermen/women
- 8261 — Fishing masters and officers
- 8262 — Fishermen/women
Skilled Trades Stream Application Process
The Government of Ontario advises potential applicants to gather all relevant paper work and supporting documentation required for an application. Any document that is not in English or French must be translated and certified, and notarized if required.
Once a NOI has been received, candidates have 45 calendar days from the date the NOI letter was issued to submit an online application to the OINP. Applications are submitted online through Ontario’s unique application management system.
Candidates in the Express Entry pool may not apply directly to the OINP under the Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream. First, candidates must secure a NOI from Ontario through their IRCC online account.
The Govt.application fee is $1,500.
After an application has been submitted, it will be reviewed by the OINP. If successful, the candidate will receive 600 additional CRS points, and an ITA at a subsequent draw from the Express Entry pool. Once the application for permanent residence has been submitted, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to process the application to completion within six months.