How to find your NOC code
Every occupation in the Canadian labour market has a code, called a National Occupational Classification (NOC) code. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada department (IRCC) uses these NOC codes to assess an immigration applicant’s work experience.
When applying for a work permit or immigration through the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada department (IRCC), all applicants are required to specify their corresponding National Occupational Classification (NOC) code.
Some economic immigration streams are limited to applicants with experience in specific occupations. Therefore, it is crucial that you understand how to find your NOC code.
How to find your NOC code
One of the most vital aspects of your immigration application is picking the right NOC code. If you claim a NOC code that doesn’t line up with your work experience, your application might get rejected. Every National Occupational Classification system code has a corresponding job title, lead statement, and list of primary duties and responsibilities.
The National Occupation Classification (NOC) code is determined by your work experience, rather than your job title. Your experience should match the lead statement and you should be able to complete most of the listed responsibilities and duties. Therefore, your work experience might fall under a few different NOC codes, or the code associated with your official job title might not correspond to your actual experience.
If your job duties fit more than one NOC code, you must decide which one is the best match for your experience.
Please also take note of the NOC exclusions. Even if your job seems to correspond with a certain NOC code, you can’t claim that occupation if it falls under one of the listed excluded codes.
Whichever NOC code you claim, you will need to prove that it is accurate by providing evidence from your past employers. Be aware that the visa officer reviewing your application is knowledgeable about the NOC matrix. If they believe your occupation would more accurately fit a different NOC code, they may decline to approve your application.
For a skilled job in regards to meeting the eligibility for Express Entry through the Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skilled Worker Class, you will need to have a job under TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) code.
| TEER | Occupation types | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| TEER 0 | Management occupations | Advertising, marketing and public relations managers, Financial managers |
| TEER 1 | Occupations that usually require a university degree | Financial advisors and Software engineers |
| TEER 2 | Occupations that usually require a college diploma apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or supervisory occupations | Computer network and web technicians, Medical laboratory technologists |
| TEER 3 | Occupations that usually require a college diploma apprenticeship training of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training | Bakers, Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants |
| TEER 4 | Occupations that usually require a high school diploma, or several weeks of on-the-job training | Home child care providers, Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers |
| TEER 5 | Occupations that usually need short-term work demonstration and no formal education | Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers, Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors |
Express Entry Ebook
This comprehensive guide will tell you everything you need to know.
Find your NOC code | Step by step guide
Follow the steps below on how to find your NOC code.
Step 1
Step 2
Choose version NOC 2021 Version 1.0
Type your job title and select “search“
Step 3
Select your job title.
A skilled job under Express Entry is TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3, which can be found under the TEER column.
Step 4
Ensure the main duties listed correspond with your job duties
Step 5
Then NOC code will be in the top left-hand corner before the job title and will be a 5-digit code. Copy it down.
NOC code list
This table is for your reference.
| Unit group | Broad occupational category | TEER |
|---|---|---|
| 00010 – Legislators | 0 – Legislative and senior management occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 00011 – Senior government managers and officials | 0 – Legislative and senior management occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 00012 – Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services | 0 – Legislative and senior management occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 00013 – Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations | 0 – Legislative and senior management occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 00014 – Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services | 0 – Legislative and senior management occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 00015 – Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities | 0 – Legislative and senior management occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 10010 – Financial managers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 10011 – Human resources managers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 10012 – Purchasing managers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 10019 – Other administrative services managers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 10020 – Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 10021 – Banking, credit and other investment managers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 10022 – Advertising, marketing and public relations managers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 10029 – Other business services managers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 10030 – Telecommunication carriers managers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 20010 – Engineering managers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 20011 – Architecture and science managers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 20012 – Computer and information systems managers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 30010 – Managers in health care | 3 – Health occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 40010 – Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 0 – Management occupations |
| 40011 – Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 0 – Management occupations |
| 40012 – Government managers - education policy development and program administration | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 0 – Management occupations |
| 40019 – Other managers in public administration | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 0 – Management occupations |
| 40020 – Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 0 – Management occupations |
| 40021 – School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 0 – Management occupations |
| 40030 – Managers in social, community and correctional services | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 0 – Management occupations |
| 40040 – Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 0 – Management occupations |
| 40041 – Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 0 – Management occupations |
| 40042 – Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 0 – Management occupations |
| 50010 – Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 0 – Management occupations |
| 50011 – Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 0 – Management occupations |
| 50012 – Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 0 – Management occupations |
| 60010 – Corporate sales managers | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 60020 – Retail and wholesale trade managers | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 60030 – Restaurant and food service managers | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 60031 – Accommodation service managers | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 60040 – Managers in customer and personal services | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 70010 – Construction managers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 70011 – Home building and renovation managers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 70012 – Facility operation and maintenance managers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 70020 – Managers in transportation | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 70021 – Postal and courier services managers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 80010 – Managers in natural resources production and fishing | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 80020 – Managers in agriculture | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 80021 – Managers in horticulture | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 80022 – Managers in aquaculture | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 0 – Management occupations |
| 90010 – Manufacturing managers | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 0 – Management occupations |
| 90011 – Utilities managers | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 0 – Management occupations |
| 11100 – Financial auditors and accountants | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 11101 – Financial and investment analysts | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 11102 – Financial advisors | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 11103 – Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 11109 – Other financial officers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 11200 – Human resources professionals | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 11201 – Professional occupations in business management consulting | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 11202 – Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21100 – Physicists and astronomers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21101 – Chemists | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21102 – Geoscientists and oceanographers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21103 – Meteorologists and climatologists | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21109 – Other professional occupations in physical sciences | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21110 – Biologists and related scientists | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21111 – Forestry professionals | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21112 – Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21120 – Public and environmental health and safety professionals | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21200 – Architects | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21201 – Landscape architects | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21202 – Urban and land use planners | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21203 – Land surveyors | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21210 – Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21211 – Data scientists | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21220 – Cybersecurity specialists | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21221 – Business systems specialists | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21222 – Information systems specialists | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21223 – Database analysts and data administrators | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21231 – Software engineers and designers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21232 – Software developers and programmers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21233 – Web designers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21234 – Web developers and programmers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21300 – Civil engineers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21301 – Mechanical engineers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21310 – Electrical and electronics engineers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21320 – Chemical engineers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21321 – Industrial and manufacturing engineers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21322 – Metallurgical and materials engineers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21330 – Mining engineers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21331 – Geological engineers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21332 – Petroleum engineers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21390 – Aerospace engineers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 21399 – Other professional engineers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31101 – Specialists in surgery | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31103 – Veterinarians | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31110 – Dentists | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31111 – Optometrists | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31120 – Pharmacists | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31200 – Psychologists | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31201 – Chiropractors | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31202 – Physiotherapists | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31203 – Occupational therapists | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31302 – Nurse practitioners | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals | 3 – Health occupations | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41100 – Judges | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41101 – Lawyers and Quebec notaries | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41200 – University professors and lecturers | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41201 – Post-secondary teaching and research assistants | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41210 – College and other vocational instructors | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41220 – Secondary school teachers | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41221 – Elementary school and kindergarten teachers | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41300 – Social workers | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41301 – Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41302 – Religious leaders | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41310 – Police investigators and other investigative occupations | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41311 – Probation and parole officers | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41320 – Educational counsellors | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41321 – Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41400 – Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41401 – Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41402 – Business development officers and market researchers and analysts | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41403 – Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41404 – Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41405 – Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41406 – Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41407 – Program officers unique to government | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 41409 – Other professional occupations in social science | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 51100 – Librarians | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 51101 – Conservators and curators | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 51102 – Archivists | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 51110 – Editors | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 51111 – Authors and writers (except technical) | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 51112 – Technical writers | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 51113 – Journalists | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 51114 – Translators, terminologists and interpreters | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 51120 – Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 51121 – Conductors, composers and arrangers | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 51122 – Musicians and singers | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree |
| 12010 – Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 12011 – Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 12012 – Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 12013 – Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 12100 – Executive assistants | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 12101 – Human resources and recruitment officers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 12102 – Procurement and purchasing agents and officers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 12103 – Conference and event planners | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 12104 – Employment insurance and revenue officers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 12110 – Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 12111 – Health information management occupations | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 12112 – Records management technicians | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 12113 – Statistical officers and related research support occupations | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 12200 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 12201 – Insurance adjusters and claims examiners | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 12202 – Insurance underwriters | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 12203 – Assessors, business valuators and appraisers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22100 – Chemical technologists and technicians | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22101 – Geological and mineral technologists and technicians | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22110 – Biological technologists and technicians | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22111 – Agricultural and fish products inspectors | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22112 – Forestry technologists and technicians | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22113 – Conservation and fishery officers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22114 – Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22210 – Architectural technologists and technicians | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22211 – Industrial designers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22212 – Drafting technologists and technicians | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22213 – Land survey technologists and technicians | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22214 – Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22220 – Computer network and web technicians | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22221 – User support technicians | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22222 – Information systems testing technicians | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22230 – Non-destructive testers and inspectors | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22231 – Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22232 – Occupational health and safety specialists | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22233 – Construction inspectors | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22300 – Civil engineering technologists and technicians | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22301 – Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22302 – Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22303 – Construction estimators | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22310 – Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22311 – Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22312 – Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 22313 – Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors | 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 32100 – Opticians | 3 – Health occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 32101 – Licensed practical nurses | 3 – Health occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 32102 – Paramedical occupations | 3 – Health occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists | 3 – Health occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians | 3 – Health occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment | 3 – Health occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 32110 – Denturists | 3 – Health occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists | 3 – Health occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians | 3 – Health occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists | 3 – Health occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 32121 – Medical radiation technologists | 3 – Health occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 32122 – Medical sonographers | 3 – Health occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 32123 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists | 3 – Health occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 32124 – Pharmacy technicians | 3 – Health occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians | 3 – Health occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists | 3 – Health occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 32201 – Massage therapists | 3 – Health occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing | 3 – Health occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 42100 – Police officers (except commissioned) | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 42101 – Firefighters | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 42102 – Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 42200 – Paralegals and related occupations | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 42201 – Social and community service workers | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 42203 – Instructors of persons with disabilities | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 42204 – Religion workers | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 52100 – Library and public archive technicians | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 52110 – Film and video camera operators | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 52111 – Graphic arts technicians | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 52112 – Broadcast technicians | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 52113 – Audio and video recording technicians | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 52114 – Announcers and other broadcasters | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 52119 – Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 52120 – Graphic designers and illustrators | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 52121 – Interior designers and interior decorators | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 62010 – Retail sales supervisors | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 62020 – Food service supervisors | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 62021 – Executive housekeepers | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 62022 – Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 62023 – Customer and information services supervisors | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 62024 – Cleaning supervisors | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 62029 – Other services supervisors | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 62100 – Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 62101 – Retail and wholesale buyers | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 62200 – Chefs | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 62201 – Funeral directors and embalmers | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 62202 – Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72023 – Supervisors, railway transport operations | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72024 – Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72025 – Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72100 – Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72101 – Tool and die makers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72102 – Sheet metal workers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72103 – Boilermakers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72105 – Ironworkers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72106 – Welders and related machine operators | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system) | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72201 – Industrial electricians | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72202 – Power system electricians | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72300 – Plumbers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72302 – Gas fitters | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72310 – Carpenters | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72311 – Cabinetmakers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72320 – Bricklayers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72321 – Insulators | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72403 – Railway carmen/women | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72405 – Machine fitters | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72411 – Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72420 – Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72421 – Appliance servicers and repairers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72422 – Electrical mechanics | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72429 – Other small engine and small equipment repairers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72500 – Crane operators | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72501 – Water well drillers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72600 – Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72601 – Air traffic controllers and related occupations | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72602 – Deck officers, water transport | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72603 – Engineer officers, water transport | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72604 – Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 72999 – Other technical trades and related occupations | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 82010 – Supervisors, logging and forestry | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 82020 – Supervisors, mining and quarrying | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 82021 – Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 92010 – Supervisors, mineral and metal processing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 92011 – Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 92012 – Supervisors, food and beverage processing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 92013 – Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 92014 – Supervisors, forest products processing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 92015 – Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 92020 – Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 92021 – Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 92022 – Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 92023 – Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 92024 – Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 92100 – Power engineers and power systems operators | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 92101 – Water and waste treatment plant operators | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations |
| 13100 – Administrative officers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 13101 – Property administrators | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 13102 – Payroll administrators | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 13110 – Administrative assistants | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 13111 – Legal administrative assistants | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 13112 – Medical administrative assistants | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 13200 – Customs, ship and other brokers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 13201 – Production and transportation logistics coordinators | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants | 3 – Health occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations | 3 – Health occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates | 3 – Health occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants | 3 – Health occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services | 3 – Health occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 43100 – Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 43109 – Other instructors | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 43200 – Sheriffs and bailiffs | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 43201 – Correctional service officers | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 43202 – By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 43203 – Border services, customs, and immigration officers | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 43204 – Operations Members of the Canadian Armed Forces | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 53100 – Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 53110 – Photographers | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 53111 – Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 53120 – Dancers | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 53121 – Actors, comedians and circus performers | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 53122 – Painters, sculptors and other visual artists | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 53123 – Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 53124 – Artisans and craftspersons | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 53125 – Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 53200 – Athletes | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 53201 – Coaches | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 53202 – Sports officials and referees | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 63100 – Insurance agents and brokers | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 63101 – Real estate agents and salespersons | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 63102 – Financial sales representatives | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 63200 – Cooks | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 63201 – Butchers - retail and wholesale | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 63202 – Bakers | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 63210 – Hairstylists and barbers | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 63211 – Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 63220 – Shoe repairers and shoemakers | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 63221 – Upholsterers | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 73100 – Concrete finishers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 73101 – Tilesetters | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 73110 – Roofers and shinglers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 73111 – Glaziers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 73112 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 73113 – Floor covering installers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 73201 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 73202 – Pest controllers and fumigators | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 73209 – Other repairers and servicers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 73300 – Transport truck drivers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 73301 – Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 73310 – Railway and yard locomotive engineers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 73311 – Railway conductors and brakemen/women | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 73400 – Heavy equipment operators | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 73401 – Printing press operators | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 73402 – Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 83100 – Underground production and development miners | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 83101 – Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 83110 – Logging machinery operators | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 83120 – Fishing masters and officers | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 83121 – Fishermen/women | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 93100 – Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 93101 – Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 93102 – Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 93200 – Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training |
| 14100 – General office support workers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 14101 – Receptionists | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 14102 – Personnel clerks | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 14103 – Court clerks and related court services occupations | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 14110 – Survey interviewers and statistical clerks | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 14111 – Data entry clerks | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 14112 – Desktop publishing operators and related occupations | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 14200 – Accounting and related clerks | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 14201 – Banking, insurance and other financial clerks | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 14202 – Collection clerks | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 14300 – Library assistants and clerks | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 14301 – Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 14400 – Shippers and receivers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 14401 – Storekeepers and partspersons | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 14402 – Production logistics workers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 14403 – Purchasing and inventory control workers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 14404 – Dispatchers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 14405 – Transportation route and crew schedulers | 1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 44100 – Home child care providers | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 44101 – Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 44200 – Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 54100 – Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 64100 – Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 64101 – Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 64200 – Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 64201 – Image, social and other personal consultants | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 64300 – Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 64301 – Bartenders | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 64310 – Travel counsellors | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 64311 – Pursers and flight attendants | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 64312 – Airline ticket and service agents | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 64313 – Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 64314 – Hotel front desk clerks | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 64320 – Tour and travel guides | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 64321 – Casino workers | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 64322 – Outdoor sport and recreational guides | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 64400 – Customer services representatives - financial institutions | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 64401 – Postal services representatives | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 64409 – Other customer and information services representatives | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 64410 – Security guards and related security service occupations | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 74100 – Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 74101 – Letter carriers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 74102 – Couriers and messengers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 74200 – Railway yard and track maintenance workers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 74201 – Water transport deck and engine room crew | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 74202 – Air transport ramp attendants | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 74203 – Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 74204 – Utility maintenance workers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 74205 – Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 84100 – Underground mine service and support workers | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 84101 – Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 84110 – Chain saw and skidder operators | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 84111 – Silviculture and forestry workers | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 84120 – Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 84121 – Fishing vessel deckhands | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94100 – Machine operators, mineral and metal processing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94101 – Foundry workers | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94102 – Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94103 – Concrete, clay and stone forming operators | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94104 – Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94105 – Metalworking and forging machine operators | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94106 – Machining tool operators | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94107 – Machine operators of other metal products | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94110 – Chemical plant machine operators | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94111 – Plastics processing machine operators | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94112 – Rubber processing machine operators and related workers | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94120 – Sawmill machine operators | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94121 – Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94122 – Paper converting machine operators | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94123 – Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94124 – Woodworking machine operators | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94129 – Other wood processing machine operators | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94130 – Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94131 – Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94132 – Industrial sewing machine operators | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94133 – Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94140 – Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94141 – Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94142 – Fish and seafood plant workers | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94143 – Testers and graders, food and beverage processing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94150 – Plateless printing equipment operators | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94151 – Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94152 – Binding and finishing machine operators | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94153 – Photographic and film processors | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94200 – Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94201 – Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94202 – Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94203 – Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94204 – Mechanical assemblers and inspectors | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94205 – Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94210 – Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94211 – Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94212 – Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94213 – Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 94219 – Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| 45100 – Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations | 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 55109 – Other performers | 5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 65100 – Cashiers | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 65101 – Service station attendants | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 65102 – Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 65109 – Other sales related occupations | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 65200 – Food and beverage servers | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 65201 – Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 65202 – Meat cutters and fishmongers – retail and wholesale | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 65210 – Support occupations in accommodation, travel and facilities set-up services | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 65211 – Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 65220 – Pet groomers and animal care workers | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 65229 – Other support occupations in personal services | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 65310 – Light duty cleaners | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 65311 – Specialized cleaners | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 65312 – Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 65320 – Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 65329 – Other service support occupations | 6 – Sales and service occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 75100 – Longshore workers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 75101 – Material handlers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 75110 – Construction trades helpers and labourers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 75119 – Other trades helpers and labourers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 75200 – Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 75201 – Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 75210 – Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 75211 – Railway and motor transport labourers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 75212 – Public works and maintenance labourers | 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 85100 – Livestock labourers | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 85101 – Harvesting labourers | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 85102 – Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 85103 – Nursery and greenhouse labourers | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 85104 – Trappers and hunters | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 85110 – Mine labourers | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 85111 – Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 85120 – Logging and forestry labourers | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 85121 – Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers | 8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 95100 – Labourers in mineral and metal processing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 95101 – Labourers in metal fabrication | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 95102 – Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 95103 – Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 95104 – Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 95105 – Labourers in textile processing and cutting | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 95106 – Labourers in food and beverage processing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 95107 – Labourers in fish and seafood processing | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| 95109 – Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities | 9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
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Overview
The Accelerated Tech Pathway is designed for Express Entry candidates who have certain job offers from an Alberta tech company. This pathway allows for expedited processing of nomination applications.
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has an Accelerated Tech Pathway that expedites the process for foreign workers who already work for, or have been offered a job by, an employer in the tech industry based in Alberta.
Foreign nationals can only apply for the Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway if their occupation meets the requirements under the National Occupation Classification (NOC) code, their industry is eligible, and they meet all of the required eligibility requirements.
After meeting all of the requirements, candidates may start the application process by submitting their Express Entry profile details, Alberta job offer, and employer to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. Alberta will then invite qualified applicants to apply for nomination.
After receiving a nomination you will then need to apply for permanent residency through Express Entry.
If you are nominated, you will receive 600 extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This puts you in a strong position to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence from the Express Entry pool in the next draw.
Accelerated Tech Eligibility
AAIP may invite you to submit your application if:
- you have an active profile in the Express Entry pool with a Comprehensive Ranking System score of 300 and above
- you work full-time or have an offer for full-time employment in Alberta:
- your occupation is on the list of eligible Accelerated Tech Pathway occupations and
- is for an employer in the Alberta tech industry on the list
- your primary occupation in your EE profile matches your Alberta employment or your job offer
If your Express Entry profile is set to expire in less than 3 months, you may have a lower chance of being asked to submit an application.
- 0013 Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services
- 0112 Human resources managers
- 0131 Telecommunication carriers manager
- 0211 Engineering managers
- 0212 Architecture and science managers
- 0213 Computer and information systems managers
- 0512 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
- 0601 Corporate sales managers
- 1123 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
- 1121 Human resources professionals
- 1223 Human resources and recruitment officers
- 2131 Civil engineers
- 2132 Mechanical engineers
- 2133 Electrical and electronics engineers
- 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
- 2161 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
- 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants
- 2172 Database analysts and data administrators
- 2173 Software engineers and designers
- 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
- 2175 Web designers and developers
- 2221 Biological technologists and technicians
- 2232 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
- 2233 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
- 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
- 2253 Drafting technologists and technicians
- 2281 Computer network technicians
- 2282 User support technicians
- 2283 Information systems testing technicians
- 3211 Medical laboratory technologists
- 3212 Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants
- 3219 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)
- 4163 Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants
- 5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
- 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators
- 7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- 7242 Industrial electricians
- 7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers
- 2211 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
- 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing
- 3254 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
- 3333 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- 3341 Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
- 3342 Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- 3343 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
- 3344 Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- 3345 Navigational, Medical and Control Instruments Manufacturing
- 3346 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
- 3364 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
- 4173 Computer and Communications Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 5112 Software Publishers
- 5121 Motion Picture and Video Industries
- 5173 Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carrier (except Satellite)
- 5174 Satellite Telecommunications
- 5179 Other Telecommunications
- 5182 Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
- 5191 Other Information Services
- 5413 Architectural, Engineering and Related Services
- 5414 Specialized Design Services
- 5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- 5417 Scientific Research and Development Services
- 5419 Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
- 7115 Independent Artists, Writers and Performers
- 8112 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
People who do not meet the requirements below cannot apply to be nominated, even if they satisfy the occupation and industry demands, or have a full-time job offer for at least 12 months:
- employees who work part-time, casually or seasonally
- contractors or agency workers
- Employees who work from a location outside of Alberta, such as online.
You also cannot apply if you:
- are a refugee claimant or involved with an appeal or removal process
- have an active AAIP nomination
- have a letter from AAIP stating you are not eligible
Assessment criteria
If AAIP invites you to submit an application, you will need to meet the below assessment criteria.
You must:
- you have an active profile in the Express Entry pool and a CRS score of 300 or above
- meet the eligibility criteria of either:
- must be working full-time or have an Alberta offer for full-time employment
- this occupation must match the primary occupation in your active Express Entry profile
- your occupation is on the list of eligible Accelerated Tech Pathway occupations and
- for an Alberta employer:
- in Alberta under an eligible tech industry on the list
- that is a business which is registered with the provincial, territorial or national government, has an established production capacity, a physical plant or place of business in Alberta.
- of which you do not own 10% or more of the voting shares of the business.
- you have a contract or job offer signed by your Alberta employer and yourself and it shows:
- continuous paid work
- full-time work (30 hours per week minimum)
- for at least 12 months of employment
- for a job in Alberta
- If you work or will be working at a home-based business in Alberta, your employer must have the authorization to operate that business location from a personal residence.
- a base wage or salary:
- that meets or exceeds the minimum wage set by the province and
- meets the requirements of your LMIA. If you do not have an LMIA, it must meet or exceed the lowest starting wage for your occupation across all industries in Alberta
- if you are working for your employer in Alberta when you submit your application, you must have valid immigration status, meaning either a work permit or implied status.
- intend to live and work in Alberta
How to apply through the Accelerated Tech Program
If AAIP invites you to submit an application, you will need to meet the below assessment criteria.
If you believe you meet the assessment criteria, for expedited processing you must first complete and submit the Accelerated Tech Pathway form. You will need to include your Express Entry profile number and your job offer or employment contract.
Though you may meet the minimum requirements for this fast-track immigration program, an invitation to apply is not guaranteed. The number of potential Accelerated Tech Pathway applicants who meet the requirements, as well as AAIP’s current processing queues and available nominations will affect your request to apply.
The AAIP will notify you via email and provide a portal link if your application is selected.
Read the terms and conditions
Review the assessment criteria. You must meet all of the requirements at the time of both your application and assessment in order to be accepted. Failing to do so will result in an automatic decline of your application.
The only way to apply for the Alberta Express Entry Stream through the AAIP is online.
For your online application to be accepted for processing by the AAIP, you must complete 2 steps:
- complete and submit the online application, and
- pay the application fee
Application fee
A $500 application fee is required for all online submissions when applying for a nomination.
This will be paid when you submit your application not when submitting the Accelerated Tech Pathway form.
You are not guaranteed a nomination certificate.
You will also need to pay the Express Entry fees when applying for permanent residency after receiving a nomination.
How to apply for permanent residency
You have 30 days to accept your nomination in your Express Entry profile.
Be sure to check your nomination certificate for mistakes. If you find any, please reach out to the program officer who was responsible for reviewing your application.
If Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invite you to apply for permanent residency, you have 60 days from receiving the invitation to submit your application.
Finish your Express Entry application, upload the needed supplementary documents, and pay any required fees.
The IRCC will evaluate your Canada immigration application for permanent residency to check if everything is in order.
If they accept it, you’ll be given a file number and told what the next steps are.
The IRCC will reach out to you if they need any additional information through your account.
Work permits after nomination
After being nominated the 204(c) Letter of Support in your nomination package allows you to apply for a work permit from IRCC if you did not have a valid one at the time of nomination.
If you were ineligible to receive a 204(c) Letter of Support during your nomination process, you can request one from the AAIP if you now have a job offer in Alberta. You can this letter to apply to IRCC for a work permit.
If your current work permit will expire before you receive permanent residence status, you must apply to the IRCC to renew your work permit.
An AAIP nomination does not guarantee that your work permit will be renewed. Make sure to pay attention to the expiration date on your work permit.
The nominees of the AAIP can apply for a work permit renewal through IRCC in 4 ways.
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Alberta Express Entry Stream
Overview
Qualified candidates from Canada’s federal Express Entry pool are nominated by Alberta through the Alberta Express Entry Stream. This stream is run through Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. Once you apply for and receive a nomination, you will then need to apply for permanent residency through Express Entry.
If you are nominated, you will receive 600 extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This puts you in a strong position to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence from the Express Entry pool in the next draw.
- The Alberta Express Entry Stream is not open to candidates who apply directly.
- Only candidates who have been invited may submit an application. The AAIP invites those who meet the minimum eligibility criteria to apply.
- You cannot use a nomination from any other AAIP stream to apply under the Alberta Express Entry Stream or the federal Express Entry system.
- Nominations for the Alberta Express Entry Stream cannot be extended.
There are two ways you can be processed through this stream:
General Alberta Express Entry Stream
If you have a strong connection to Alberta or can help the government with its economic development and diversification goals, you may be invited to apply.
If you are an international graduate of a Canadian post-secondary institution, you could be invited to apply under this stream.
Accelerated Tech Pathway
The Alberta Express Entry Stream offers fast processing times to candidates who either currently work for or have a job offer from an employer in an eligible Alberta-based tech occupation. The following occupations are eligible for the Accelerated Tech Pathway program.
Alberta Express Entry Stream Eligibility
Below is the eligibility for General Express Entry candidates, take a look at the eligibility for Accelerated Tech Pathway candidates.
Based on the information in your active Express Entry profile, Alberta may send you a notification of interest.
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) requires interested individuals who have received a Notification of Interest letter to send a copy, and other required information, within 14 days via email.
Although you may meet the requirements, this does not guarantee that you will receive a Notification of Interest letter. Your chances are determined by how many other candidates also meet these requirements, what type of submissions are ahead of you, and how many nominations are available.
If all of the following criteria are met, you could receive a Notification of Interest letter:
- you have an active profile in the Express Entry pool and a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 300
- you have expressed interest in moving to Alberta permanently
- your primary occupation must support Alberta’s economic development and diversification
You are more likely to receive a Notification of Interest letter if you meet any of the following adaptability factors:
- you currently have an Alberta-based job offer
- you have graduated from a Canadian college or university
- you have a child, parent, or sibling who is either a permanent resident or Canadian citizen living in Alberta
- you speak French as your first language
You are less likely to receive a Notification of Interest letter if you meet any of the following factors:
- your Express Entry profile expires within 5 months
- your Express Entry primary occupation:
- is listed on the Ineligible Occupations list
- has a high number of application submissions
How to apply if you receive a Notification of Interest letter
Below are the application steps for General Express Entry candidates, take a look at the steps for Accelerated Tech Pathway candidates.
If you received a Notification of Interest letter, your next steps are:
- within two weeks of receiving your letter in your Express Entry profile, email a copy to AAIP at albertaexpressentry@gov.ab.ca
- provide your profile number
- provide the email address you will use
- provide information about current and past AAIP applications
If your application is selected, you will receive an email from the AAIP with a portal link.
If you are not contacted by the AAIP, then you do not meet the requirements for this stream.
Read the AAIP terms and conditions.
You must meet the following requirements both when you submit your application through AAIP and when it is assessed.
You must:
- have an active profile in the Express Entry pool with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 300
- the primary occupation in your federal Express Entry profile must be an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic development and diversification
- meet the criteria of one of the Express Entry immigration programs:
- intend to live and work in Alberta permanently
You can only apply to the Alberta Express Entry Stream program online through the online portal.
There are two steps to complete for the AAIP to accept your application:
- submit a complete application, and
- pay the AAIP application fee
If your AAIP nomination is accepted, then you may apply for permanent residence.
Alberta Express Entry Stream application fee
A $500 application fee is required for all online submissions when applying for a nomination.
You must pay a separate application fee for each AAIP application, and no refund will be issued.
You are not guaranteed a nomination certificate.
You will also need to pay the Express Entry fees when applying for permanent residency after receiving a nomination
How to apply for permanent residency
You only have 30 days to accept your nomination after you receive it in your Express Entry profile.
You will receive your AAIP nomination certificate by email.
You should read over your nomination certificate for any mistakes. If you find any, contact the program officer who was in charge of assessing your application.
If you receive an Invitation to apply for permanent residence from IRCC, you will have 60 days to submit your application.
Complete an online Express Entry application, upload any required supporting documents, and pay the applicable fees.
IRCC will assess your application for permanent residence to check if it is complete. If they accept it, you’ll be given a file number and told the next steps.
The IRCC will contact you with any updates or requests for information through your account.
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Alberta Opportunity Stream
The Alberta Opportunity Stream is a Provincial Nominee Program, operated by the province of Alberta.
The Alberta Opportunity Stream is for foreign workers who have a full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in an eligible occupation and are already working full-time in Alberta.
Review the eligibility requirements to see if you are eligible to apply:
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Overview
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (formerly known as Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program) is available to individuals who have lived and worked in Alberta for at least one year, hold a job offer from an employer in Alberta, and are qualified for the program.
Candidates must also fulfil additional residency, occupation, language, education and Alberta job offer requirements, as well as work experience in an eligible job.
To apply, potential candidates fill out an online application via the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program portal.
Residency, and work permit requirements
You must have a valid temporary resident status in Canada that allows you to work in Canada when your application is submitted and when the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) assesses it.
You must have a valid work permit when you submit your application as well as when the AAIP assesses it. Status maintained during processing (formerly known as implied status) and restoration status will make you ineligible to apply.
A valid work permit is:
- A positive Labour Market Impact Assessment
- An LMIA exemption work permit:
- International Experience Canada
- Workers transferred to Canada within a company
- International trade agreements
- Mobilité Francophone
- R205(d) for religious work
- Vulnerable workers including workers under the VWOWP exemption, or
- A family member of a vulnerable worker under the VWOWP exemption
- A Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) from an Alberta Advanced Education publicly funded post-secondary institution (must also meet specific occupation, education and work experience requirements)
- An open work permit issued under one of IRCC’s open work permit public policies:
- A temporary work permit under the Hong Kong recent graduates
- A temporary work permit under IRCC’s Ukraine immigration measures
The Alberta Opportunity Stream is not available to the following individuals:
- refugee claimants or if you are involved in an appeal or removal process
- temporary residents living in a different province other than Alberta, or
- foreign nationals who do not have valid temporary resident status
Occupation requirements
You must work in an eligible occupation in Alberta both when you submit your application and at the time the AAIP assessment is conducted. Your work experience and job offer also need to meet certain occupational requirements.
Review the work experience and eligible job offer criteria for more information.
The employment you are currently working in when your application is submitted is referred to as your “current occupation.”
The AAIP covers most occupations with skill levels 0, A, B, C, and D under the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
Check the list to see if your occupation is ineligible.
If you’re not sure whether your job is on the list:
You must follow certain criteria to stay in Canada with a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
One of the requirements is that your occupation is related to what you studied in Alberta. Review the education requirements section for information on recognized Alberta credentials and authorized Alberta institutions.
- If you started your Alberta credential program on or after April 1, 2019, and have completed an Advanced Education-approved one-year post-diploma certificate or post-baccalaureate certificate from a school outside of Canada, then your occupation will need to be similar to what you studied.
Language requirements
The following are the language score requirements that you must meet in English or French when submitting your application, these scores must be based on a single test result.
When you submit your application, the results from an official test must be less than 2 years old.
Take a look at the guideline on CLB/NCLC for each of the official tests’ equivalencies.
If your occupation is a nurse aide, orderly and patient service associate (NOC code 3413), you are required to meet a minimum language test score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 7 for each English skill or Niveaux de compétence Linguistique Canadiens (NCLC) of 7 for each French skill.
Education requirements
All applicants unless you are a Post-Graduation Work Permit holder
Upon submitting your application, you must have the educational equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma.
You must submit a copy of your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) issued by a designated organization by IRCC, to show your highest level of education.
You do not need to provide an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA if:
- If you have obtained a degree, diploma or certificate from any accredited Canadian post-secondary institution, or
- you have a valid Alberta Qualification Certificate or a trade certificate
Please note that to be eligible for the program, PGWP must fulfil the following extra educational requirements at the time of application submission.
Approved Alberta institutions
Your credential must come from an Alberta Advanced Education publicly funded post-secondary institution.
Eligible Alberta credentials
Depending if your Alberta credential program was before or after April 1, 2019, it will depend on which Alberta Advanced Education approved credentials must be.
Work experience requirements
The term ‘current occupation’ refers to the job you are currently working when you apply.
Your current employment must also correspond with the experience at the time your application is submitted, as well as the time when the AAIP examines your application.
Eligible work experience
When your AAIP application is submitted you must have either:
- Within the past 18 months, you must have worked for at least 12 months full-time in your current job in Alberta.
- You must have worked full-time in your current occupation for at least 24 months within the last 30 months - this experience can come from a combination of work done in Alberta, Canada (outside of Alberta), or abroad.
PGWP applicants must have at least 6 months of full-time work experience in their current job in Alberta within the last 18 months.
- must have worked full-time for at least 30 hours per week
- must be for the same occupation as your current occupation
- must have had temporary resident status if done in Canada or Alberta
- cannot have been gained while studying in Canada unless you are a PGWP holder who finished paid co-op work terms as a part of your program of study at an Alberta post-secondary institution. To
- qualify, your work terms must have been:
- paid and full-time (at least 30 hours per week)
- for work experience directly related to your current occupation, and
- for work experience, all gained within Alberta
Every applicant must meet the specific licensing, registration and certification requirements both when they submit their application and when the AAIP evaluates it:
- must have the required licensing or certification to work in your current occupation within Alberta if required.
- for compulsory trades in Alberta, you must have a valid Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Trade (AIT) trade certificate.
- childcare workers, you must have valid certification as a Level 2 Early Childhood Educator or Level 3 Early Childhood Educator.
Eligible job offers
You must have a full-time job offer from an Albertan employer to work in your current occupation in Alberta at the time you submit your application, and when the AAIP evaluates it.
Your Alberta employer must be incorporated or registered by or under an act of legislation of a territory, province, or the Parliament of Canada and be operating as a business with a place of business in Alberta.
You must and your employer must sign your Offer of Employment, which must contain the following:
- continuous, and paid work
- full-time work (at least 30 hours per week)
- work in your current occupation
- employment for a minimum of 12 months
- wages and benefits that meet the provinces minimum wage and:
- meet or exceed the requirements on your Labour Market Impact Assessment, or
- if you are Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exempt, your pay must meet or exceed the lowest starting wage for your occupation across all industries in Alberta as set out on the Alis website
- work for an eligible Alberta Advantage Immigration Program occupation that meets AAIP work permit requirements
Application fees
The fee for the Alberta Opportunity Stream is $500 CAD.
How to apply
Here is a list of the steps required to get Permanent Residence through the Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS), so that you have a better understanding of the process.
Apply via the AAIP portal by completing the online application and uploading all required documentation.
Apply for permanent residence to the federal government (IRCC) within 6 months of receiving the nomination via the PR portal and include the nomination from the AAIP along with the application and all required documentation.
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Express Entry Guide
Latest Express Entry Draw
November 23rd, 2022
491
CRS score of lowest ranked candidate
4,750
Number of invitations issued
Express Entry guide overview
Use our Express Entry guide to answer all of your questions on what Express Entry is.
What is Express Entry?
Express Entry refers to an online application system by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to handle and process applications received from applicants across the three federal programs of Canada’s economic immigration for skilled workers.
Express Entry is the fastest way to shift to Canada permanently. People all around the globe have the opportunity to immigrate to Canada along with their families through the Express Entry selection system. The ease of applying and the quick processing have made Express Entry one of the most popular immigration systems for workers around the globe.
Express Entry is a highly competitive mode of ranking eligible candidates against others to ensure the best federal economic applicants are selected for Canadian permanent residence. The ranking method takes into account factors like – education, work experience, language skills, age, and others. So, you will have to meet certain eligibility criteria and pass some proficiency tests before being considered for this immigration system.
While this may sound like a lot of work, it is worth it! As we said before, the best advantage of Express Entry is that it offers permanent residence to eligible and deserving candidates in as little as 6 months.
Express Entry Ebook
This comprehensive guide will tell you everything you need to know.
What is the eligibility for Express Entry?
To apply for the Express Entry immigration program, you would need to meet certain eligibility criteria. There are three immigration programs under Express Entry, and each has different requirements. All applicants must have skilled work experience and an intermediate level of proficiency in English/French.
For a skilled job in regards to meeting the eligibility through the Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skilled Worker Class, you will need to have a job under TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) code. For the Federal Skilled Trades program, you will need TEER 2 or 3 experience. Learn how to find your NOC code.
In addition, before you submit your application through Express Entry Canada, you are also required to be eligible under one of the below federal immigration programs.
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
The Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP) is also known as the Federal Skilled Worker Class. It is a Canadian immigration program that allows professionals and skilled people worldwide to demonstrate their skills and join the Canadian workforce.
The FSWP is Canada’s flagship immigration program that enables thousands of deserving candidates to shift to Canada and benefit from the job opportunities available in the country. The program also allows candidates to apply with their spouses and dependent children.
Canada Experience Class (CEC)
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is an immigration program specifically meant for individuals who have worked in a NOC skill level 0, A or B occupation in Canada for at least 1-year. The program allows workers to apply for permanent residence status.
The Canadian Government acknowledges the skills and expertise of these candidates and thus encourages them to be a part of the Canadian workforce.
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST)
The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST) is a Canadian federal economic immigration program that permits qualified and experienced tradespersons worldwide to be a part of Canada’s workforce. Because of the labour shortage in Canada, these tradespersons are in high demand and the Government ensures that the applications for these programs are processed in just a few months.
How can I apply for Express Entry?
Now that you have a basic idea of what Express Entry is, let’s understand how you can successfully apply for the immigration program. To create an Express Entry profile, you would require three essential documents, as discussed in the below paragraphs:
To be considered for the Express Entry program, every candidate must have proficiency in one of Canada’s official languages. To create the profile, you must submit an official score from an approved language test. The IELTS General Training Exam or CELPIP General Exam is suitable for improving English proficiency scores. For proving proficiency in French, TEF or TCF exam scores may be used.
Remember, to be eligible for the Express Entry program, you must maintain a valid language test in your profile. Generally, these test scores have a validity of two years.
So make sure to submit your final application for Canadian permanent residency before the expiration of your language test scores. In case your test scores expire before you submit your application, you will need to take the test once again.
ECA forms a key element in evaluating the Non-Canadian education as per Canadian standards. Though education is a mandatory requisite only for Federal Skilled Worker Program, it is better to have an ECA report for other programs as well to improve the CRS score. Those who have any educational degree completed in Canada do not require an ECA report.
A valid passport is vital to submit the Express Entry profile. However, in some situations, an alternative identification document may be accepted, where it is not possible to get a passport.
While these three documents are essential for being eligible for the Express Entry program, unfortunately, they do not guarantee that you will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Generally, there is a limit to the number of permanent residence applications that the Canadian Government accepts each year. And candidates with better and stronger profiles would always be preferred over candidates who only meet the minimum eligibility criteria.
Suppose you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence after submitting the profile. In that case, you will be required to provide additional documents like medical reports, police verification, and identity documents.
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What are the requirements?
To be eligible for Express Entry, as a skilled worker, you need:
- At least 1 year of full-time skilled work experience in the last 10 years for FSW applicants
- Demonstrate proficiency on an approved language test, a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in either French or English
- Minimum High School education equivalent to Canadian standards of education
- Proof of funds is required unless you are currently authorized to work in Canada and have a valid job offer
- At least 1 year of full-time skilled work experience in the last 3 years for CEC applicants
- Demonstrate proficiency on an approved language test, a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 for NOC 0 and A occupations and CLB 5 for NOC B occupations in either French or English
A valid passport is vital to submit the Express Entry profile. However, in some situations, an alternative identification document may be accepted, where it is not possible to get a passport.
How much does Express Entry cost?
Express Entry immigration to permanent residency in Canada involves various stages. These require candidates to go through several assessments and checks, collect reports from authorized persons, and such.
Therefore, there are costs associated with these steps. Go through the below tables on cost-related information pertaining to Express Entry immigration to Canada.
| Item | Cost | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Credentials Assessment (ECA) | 200 | Required for FSW candidates, recommended for CEC & FST candidates who studied outside Canada |
| CELPIP IELTS | $270+ | Required |
| Police Clearance Certificate(s) | $0 - $150 | Required |
| Medical Report | $200+ | Required |
| Representation by a Lawyer or regulated consultant | $2000 - $5000 | Optional |
| Item | Cost | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Processing Fee | $850 | Required |
| Right to permanent residence fee | $515 | Required |
| Addition of accompanying spouse /partner | $850 processing fee, $515 right of permanent residence fee | Required when applicable |
| Addition of dependent child(ren) | $230 per child | Required when applicable |
| Biometrics | $85 per person | Required when applicable |
How long does the process take?
Express Entry, as the name suggests, is a way to make faster entry to permanent residence in Canada. Those eligible candidates who receive ITA for permanent residence after entering the pool, complete and submit their application quickly can expect to have the procedure completed in 6 months. However, certain factors tend to delay the process:
Some candidates receive ITA soon after entering the pool, others based on their CRS score and CRS cut-offs in Express Entry draws either receive ITA later or never.
While some candidates might be ready to immigrate to Canada soon after being invited, others may prefer to wait till the end of the 60 days period.
Though IRCC claims to process applications in 6 months, depending on various factors, some application processing might take longer, and some may be completed much before 6 months.
Points and eligibility
Use our Express Entry guide to answer all of your questions on points and eligibility.
What are the Comprehensive Ranking System and CRS scores?
All eligible candidates must create an Express Entry profile, considered an Expression of Interest (EOI). They need to submit the profile to a pool of candidates. The eligible candidates automatically get a score and are ranked among the pool of other candidates.
The ranking procedure for eligible candidates is as per the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
Canada uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank and select candidates based on various factors and determine their eligibility to obtain permanent residence through the Express Entry immigration system. Candidates across all 3 federal economic immigration programs are awarded the score.
The Immigrants, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducts Express Entry Draws usually every two weeks, and those with high CRS scores stand better chances of obtaining an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. People across the world interested in settling in Canada apply via these methods.
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How are CRS scores calculated?
Candidates in the pool are ranked on the Comprehensive Ranking System and assigned a score out of 1200 points.
CRS Score = Core/Human Capital Factors + Skill Transferability Factors + Spouse Factors + Additional Factors
The points available are different based on various factors for single (without a spouse or common-law partner) candidates and candidates with a spouse or common-law partner.
In Canadian Express Entry for permanent residence, the scores calculated using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) are known as Express Entry points.
The CRS uses the below parameters for calculating the applicant scores:
- Core/Human Capital factors (Age, Level of education, Language ability, Canadian work experience) - Maximum of 500 points
- Skill transferability factors - Maximum of 100 points
- Additional factors (Provincial nomination, Valid job offer, a sibling in Canada, French language ability, Canadian studies) - Maximum of 600 points
- Core/ Human Capital factors for Principal applicant: Maximum of 460 points
- Core/ Human Capital factors for Spouse or Common-Law Partner - Maximum of 40 points
- Skill transferability factors - Maximum of 100 points
- Additional factors - Maximum of 600 points
Check out the Express Entry Points Calculator to assess your position.
What are CRS score cut-offs?
Once you are a part of the Express Entry pool, you receive a CRS score. This is regardless of whether you are from Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Workers, or Federal Skilled Trades programs. CRS score indicates the rank of a candidate with respect to other candidates in the pool, besides acting as a key parameter when IRCC conducts an Express Entry draw.
The CRS cut-offs are not decided in advance, however, their values from previous draws help get an idea of who stands a chance of qualifying for permanent residence. There are no hard and fast CRS cut-offs that would guarantee your Express Entry immigration to Canada, the scores are only suggestive of the earlier draws.
How can I increase my CRS score?
If you think that your CRS score is quite low and you may miss out on your chance of receiving an ITA for Express Entry, you can increase your CRS score through the following methods:
Your work experience plays a major role in boosting your CRS score. A high level of skilled work experience means a better CRS score, which can increase your chances of receiving an ITA.
In addition, there’s a National Occupational Classification (NOC) matrix to which Express Entry assigns the candidates. Ensure that you record your experience against the appropriate NOC code. This is very crucial as in case you receive an Invitation to Apply, you should justify that your occupation is relevant and you haven’t misrepresented your experience.
Your work experience plays a major role in boosting your CRS score. A high level of skilled work experience means a better CRS score, which can increase your chances of receiving an ITA.aHaving a job offer from a Canadian employer can also do wonders for your CRS score! It would increase your CRS score by 50 to 200 extra points depending on the NOC code. So, try to reach out to some Canadian workplaces or employers and apply for jobs you are interested in.
In this regard, you may take the help of the Canada job bank, social networking sites, and various job boards.
In addition, there’s a National Occupational Classification (NOC) matrix to which Express Entry assigns the candidates. Ensure that you record your experience against the appropriate NOC code. This is very crucial as in case you receive an Invitation to Apply, you should justify that your occupation is relevant and you haven’t misrepresented your experience.
If you are interested in furthering your education, then studying in Canada can be an excellent investment. Even though some might argue that studying abroad requires a huge investment, it could be beneficial in the long run. It will give 2 major benefits.
Firstly, Canada has some of the best colleges and universities globally. So, you will get the opportunity to acquire higher education from top-class universities. And secondly, you will get some major points to increase your CRS score.
Even a short program like a 1-year post-graduate certificate program can add many points to your CRS score.
This parameter may not be applicable to all candidates. However, those whose spouse or common-law partner will be accompanying them can make huge points.
First, if your spouse or partner retakes a language test or gets the Educational Credentials Assessments (ECA) for a post-secondary degree, they could increase your CRS score.
Second, suppose you and your spouse or partner are strong applicants individually. In that case, it is a smart idea for each one of you to submit your profiles in the Express Entry by listing the other as accompanying. That would buy you both good points.
Having a provincial nomination can also give a major boost to your CRS score. Several provinces have an operating program aligned with the Express Entry immigration system.
You can check the eligibility criteria for some of these provincial nomination programs and apply to those suitable for you. If you can receive a nomination from any province, it can add a whopping 600 additional points to your CRS score!
Is there a minimum score needed?
“What should be my minimum CRS score to be eligible for Express Entry?”
This is one of the most common questions asked by people willing to receive permanent residency in Canada through Express Entry.
Well, to answer this, there is no minimum CRS score to receive an invitation to apply for Canadian Permanent Residence through Express Entry as it varies across draws. However, candidates must keep trying to increase their CRS scores to rank higher than others in the pool and improve their chances of receiving the invitation.
Is there any difference between Express Entry eligibility points and CRS scores?
While for Federal Skilled Trades Program and Canadian Experience Class Programs, there are no separate Express Entry eligibility points, the candidates in Federal Skilled Workers Program have to secure at least 67 points out of 100 in the Federal Skilled Workers Selection Grid. If they obtain this, they can enter the Express Entry pool. Once any candidate, regardless of the 3 programs, enters the pool, they receive a CRS score.
Canada uses CRS scores to rank the candidates against each other in the pool. The Express Entry draws are conducted every two weeks where the candidates with higher CRS scores receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian Permanent Residency.
Express Entry profile
Use our Express Entry guide to answer all of your questions on Express Entry profiles.
What is an Express Entry profile?
Express Entry profile is an online form submitted by eligible applicants who include their personal details, work experience, language (English/French) skills, education, and connections in Canada. Based on these inputs, the system ranks the profiles in the Express Entry pool and determines to whom to send out the invitations.
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How to create an Express Entry profile?
In order to create an Express Entry profile, you need to follow the below-mentioned steps:
Begin the process by creating an IRCC secure account.
Next, you need to fill out a questionnaire to determine if you are eligible for the Express Entry program. If you are found eligible for the program, move on to the next step.
Fill out an online information form mentioning your correct information, including your age, level of education, language skills, and work experience.
Based on these details, the Express Entry system would finalize your Comprehensive Ranking System score and the program you can apply for.
Why is the ECA report important?
An Educational Credentials Assessment (ECA) report is required to verify that your non-Canadian degree, certificate, or diploma is authentic and equivalent to a Canadian one. You must include your ECA reference number in the Express Entry profile.
Is it mandatory to add an ECA report to Express Entry Profile?
The educational Credentials Assessment (ECA) report is not a mandatory requisite for FST and CEC Express Entry applicants. However, it is good to have the ECA report added to the Express Entry profile as it greatly increases the scores. If you have a postgraduate degree, do get an ECA report tagged to your profile to enhance your scores!
What is a valid job offer?
Most people in Canada believe that certain work permits or the IEC Working Holiday Visas from their current employer are a job offer. However, this is not true! At least, not entirely!
IRCC defines a valid job offer differently, and only the offers satisfying these criteria will receive CRS points. A valid job offer includes the following:
- The job must be full-time and non-seasonal
- For at least one year after a permanent resident visa is issued
- A job offer at Skill level 0, A, or B in accordance with the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system
- Supported by a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or exempt from it
In case you are claiming points for a job offer in your Express Entry profile, you need to provide a copy of a written job offer describing your duties, position, salary, and employment terms and conditions.
Is a job offer required for Express Entry?
Having a valid job offer from a Canadian employer can help you increase your CRS score and improve your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). However, it is not mandatory to have a job offer to apply for Express Entry. If you are in either of the FSW or FST programs, you may need one in case you don’t have enough money to support your family in Canada.
As we said, under Express Entry, a valid job offer helps you earn additional points on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and boosts your CRS score.
- The job must be full-time and non-seasonal
- For at least one year after a permanent resident visa is issued
- A job offer at Skill level 0, A, or B in accordance with the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system
- Supported by a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or exempt from it
In case you are claiming points for a job offer in your Express Entry profile, you need to provide a copy of a written job offer describing your duties, position, salary, and employment terms and conditions.
Express Entry Ebook
This comprehensive guide will tell you everything you need to know.
How to check the status of the Express Entry profile?
Checking the status of your Express Entry profile is a pretty quick and straightforward process. You can check the status of your Express Entry profile by following these three steps:
Log into your IRCC account and click on the ‘View Applications Submitted’ option.
Now, simply navigate to the ‘Express Entry Profile Status’
Click on the ‘View Your Profile’ option. You will now be able to check your Express Entry profile status.
How long is the validity of the Express Entry profile?
An Express Entry profile is valid for 12 months. If you have not received an ITA within this time, you can submit another Express Entry profile.
Permanent residence application
Use our Express Entry guide to answer all of your questions on applying for permanent residence.
What is the invitation to apply (ITA)?
An Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency is sent to those who have ranked the highest out of the eligible Express Entry candidates within the pool.
What should I do if I receive an Invitation to Apply?
If you receive an Invitation to Apply or ITA, make sure you complete the application and apply within 60 days of receipt of the invitation. If you miss the deadline, you will not be sent another invitation to apply, unless you create another profile and are then issued another ITA.
What are the stages of completing the Canadian PR application?
Applying for permanent residence in Canada through the Express Entry immigration program can be confusing if you do not have the right information. When applying for the Express Entry program, it is essential to follow the right steps so that you do not miss your chance of receiving an ITA.
If you want to apply to the Express Entry program but do not know how or where to get started, we have got you covered! Below paragraphs discuss the procedure involved in applying for permanent residence in Canada through Express Entry immigration:
When creating an Express Entry profile, the online system will determine your eligibility across all 3 Express Entry programs.
Candidates ranked higher on the CRS scoring system have greater chances of receiving an Express Entry Invitation to Apply (ITA).
The candidate’s CRS score serves as an indicator of determining the candidate’s probability of being economically established in Canada. The rank is based on candidates’ work experience, education, language skills, and also whether they have received job offers or provincial nominations in Canada.
The IRCC conducts Express Entry draws every two weeks. These involve sending invitations to apply (ITA) to candidates based on their CRS scores. These candidates can apply for permanent residency in Canada.
The only downside of this process is that if a candidate does not receive an ITA within 12 months, their Express Entry profile will expire. In such a case, they will have to go through the entire process once again to create and submit a new profile.
Finally, if you receive ITA, you will have 60 days to apply. Essentially, you must furnish all the required personal information and supporting documents. The good news is that applications can be submitted online.
After submitting the completed application, you must wait for the final decision. Most of the Express Entry applications are processed in 6 months or so. If your application gets approved, you will get a notification authorizing you to activate your permanent resident status in Canada.
How much money do I need to prove?
All applicants in Federal Skilled Workers and Federal Skilled Trades programs must justify that they are financially self-sufficient to support themselves and their families during settlement in Canada. Applicants with a valid job offer from a Canadian employer are exempted from this.
| Family members | Family members funds required (CAD) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $13,310 |
| 2 | $16,570 |
| 3 | $20,371 |
| 4 | $24,733 |
| 5 | $28,052 |
| 6 | $31,638 |
| 7 | $35,224 |
| For each additional family member | $3,586 |
How can I prove settlement funds?
To showcase Express Entry proof of funds, applicants must submit letters from financial institutions or banks that keep their money. The letters must be printed on the respective institution’s letterhead and contain their contact details, the name of the applicant, any outstanding loans, credit card debts, and the applicant’s account details (account no., date of opening, current balance, the average balance of past months).
Express Entry draws
Use our Express Entry guide to answer all of your questions on Express Entry draws.
What is an Express Entry draw?
Based on the CRS cut-off scores, the candidates who submitted the Express Entry profile in the pool receive an invitation from Express Entry draws. These are conducted every 2 weeks when Canada sends out the invitations to the eligible candidates. These candidates may then apply for Canadian permanent residency.
When are Express Entry draws conducted?
Generally, the Express Entry draws are conducted once every 2 weeks on a Wednesday. However, there is no fixed rule tied to this. Check out the latest CRS draw here.
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What is a Provincial Nomination Program?
Canada has various provinces. As mentioned in the above paragraphs, if you receive a nomination from a province, you earn 600 points as a part of the CRS score. This is an excellent way to gain permanent residence in Canada.
How does it affect my Express Entry profile?
If you are nominated to the Provincial Nominee Program, it boosts your Express Entry CRS score by adding 600 points. This highly improves your possibility of securing a Canadian Permanent Residence.
We hope our Express Entry guide was helpful. If there are any questions you have or need some help with your application, get in contact!
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British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program
What is the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program?
British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) was designed to enable workers and experienced entrepreneurs who have the skills and qualifications to apply for permanent residence. British Columbia is dependent on these high-demand foreign workers to fill jobs so as to achieve labour market needs in order for the province’s economic growth to thrive.
The BC Skills Immigration Stream has the following streams Skilled Workers, Health Care Professionals, International Graduates, International Post Graduates and via Express Entry.
Who is eligible to apply?
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program offers four streams — the Opportunity Stream, the Express Entry Stream, the International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream, and the Self-Employed Farmer stream.
Skilled workers
To apply under this stream, you must:
- Have a Job Offer from a BC employer in an eligible occupation in NOC 0, A or B
- Have 2 years of related work experience
- Have the applicable credentials and qualifications
- Meet minimum language requirements for NOC B occupations
Health care professionals
This stream is limited to those who work within the medical profession.
To apply under this stream, you must:
- Have a Job Offer from a BC public health authority as a nurse, nurse practitioner, psychiatric nurse, physician, specialist, midwife or allied health professionals
- Have 2 years of related work experience
- Have applicable licensing and registration
- Meet minimum language requirements for NOC B occupations
International post graduate
To apply under this stream, you must:
- Have graduated from an eligible masters or doctorate degree in BC within the past 3 years
- Have graduated in a program in natural, applied or health sciences
International graduate
To apply under this stream, you must:
- Have a Job Offer from a BC employer in an eligible occupation in NOC 0, A or B
- Have graduated from an 8+ month-long, full-time eligible post-secondary degree in Canada
- Apply within 3 years after degree was granted
- Meet minimum language requirements for NOC B occupations
BC PNP via Express Entry
To apply under this stream, you must:
The Express Entry BC Stream of the BC Provincial Nomination Program connects to the Federal Express Entry System. It is a faster way for eligible skilled workers to gain permanent residence in BC
Applicants who want to apply under any of the four streams above can do so if they meet the additional requirements:
- Meet the minimum criteria for the Federal Skilled Worker program, Federal Skilled Trades program or Canadian Experience Class
- Have an Express Entry profile number
- Have a job seeker code
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Workers
This program targets select occupations in hospitality and tourism, as well as long-haul trucking industries. Entry Level and Semi-Skilled applicants cannot take advantage of the Express Entry process.
To apply under this stream, you must:
- Have a Job Offer in NOC in tourism/hospitality, long-haul trucking, food processing. For the Northeast Development Region, all NOC C or D occupations are admissible (except Live-In Caregivers)
- Have worked full-time for your current BC employer on a valid Work Permit for at least 9 consecutive months before applying
- Have 2 years of experience in the 3 years before applying (in or outside of Canada) if applying as a long-haul trucker. You must also have a valid BC Class 1 driver’s licence and brake endorsement
- Have at least 12 years of formal education
- Prove income requirements for 9 consecutive months prior to applying