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In-Demand NOC Occupations Lists (PNP)
Check out in this page a summary of all in-demand NOC occupations that could get you a provincial nomination (PNP)
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July 11, 2019
Some Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) have specific streams that are targeted to candidates with work experience in a specific occupation, which is in-demand in that particular province. When this is the case, there is usually no need to hold a job offer in order to be eligible to the stream. However, only a few provinces have these kinds of streams, and sometimes there are other factors that would prohibit a candidate living and working outside of Canada from applying.
This article will let you know the occupations that are in-demand in the provinces, if applicable. Click below on the province you are interested in.
This article will let you know the occupations that are in-demand in the provinces, if applicable. Click below on the province you are interested in.
Nova Scotia In-Demand Occupations
Nova Scotia PNP- Demand Category B stream:
Nova Scotia (NSNP) periodically opens for a few hundred applications a popular stream that does not need a job offer, called Nova Scotia Demand Category B. Candidates need to be aware of when the stream opens, as it closes in less than a few hours (follow us on social media to be aware on when that happens). The in-demand occupations list is as follows:
Nova Scotia PNP - Physician stream:
Nova Scotia has also another stream that has 2 occupations that are in-demand in the province: General and Specialist Practitioners (NOC 3111 and 3112). However, to be eligible to the stream, you need to have a job offer with the Nova Scotia Health Authority or the IWK Health Centre.
Nova Scotia PNP - Occupations In Demand stream:
Nova Scotia has also another stream that has 2 occupations that are in-demand in the province: Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413) and Transport truck drivers (NOC 7511). However, to be eligible to the stream, you need to have a job offer from a Nova Scotia employer.
Nova Scotia (NSNP) periodically opens for a few hundred applications a popular stream that does not need a job offer, called Nova Scotia Demand Category B. Candidates need to be aware of when the stream opens, as it closes in less than a few hours (follow us on social media to be aware on when that happens). The in-demand occupations list is as follows:
- NOC 1111 – Financial auditors and accountants
- NOC 1114 – Other financial officers
- NOC 1123 – Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
- NOC 1241 – Administrative assistants
- NOC 1311 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
- NOC 2131 – Civil engineers
- NOC 3012 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- NOC 3233 – Licensed practical nurses
- NOC 4021 – College and other vocational instructors
- NOC 4211 – Paralegal and related occupations
- NOC 4212 – Social and community service workers
Nova Scotia PNP - Physician stream:
Nova Scotia has also another stream that has 2 occupations that are in-demand in the province: General and Specialist Practitioners (NOC 3111 and 3112). However, to be eligible to the stream, you need to have a job offer with the Nova Scotia Health Authority or the IWK Health Centre.
Nova Scotia PNP - Occupations In Demand stream:
Nova Scotia has also another stream that has 2 occupations that are in-demand in the province: Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413) and Transport truck drivers (NOC 7511). However, to be eligible to the stream, you need to have a job offer from a Nova Scotia employer.
New Brunswick In-Demand Occupations
New Brunswick (NBPNP) has a stream, called NB Express Entry, that accepts applications from candidates without a job offer, but that must have French proficiency (at least CLB7) and score at least 67 points on the Express Entry self-assessment grid.
The in-demand occupations list is as follows:
The in-demand occupations list is as follows:
- NOC 0013 - Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services
- NOC 0311 - Managers in health care
- NOC 0631 - Restaurant and food service managers
- NOC 1112 - Financial and investment analysts
- NOC 1121 - Human resources professionals
- NOC 1222 - Executive assistants
- NOC 1225 - Purchasing agents and officers
- NOC 1241 - Administrative assistants
- NOC 1311 - Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
- NOC 2171 - Information systems analysts and consultants
- NOC 2172 - Database analysts and data administrators
- NOC 2173 - Software engineers and designers
- NOC 2174 - Computer programmers and interactive media developers
- NOC 2281 - Computer network technician
- NOC 4214 - Early childhood educators and assistants
- NOC 5125 - Translators, terminologists and interpreters
- NOC 6211 - Retail sales supervisors
- NOC 6222 - Retail and wholesale buyers
- NOC 6322 - Cooks
Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupations
Last update: April 17, 2019
Saskatchewan (SINP) has 2 streams that do not require a job offer to be eligible, but candidates need to (i) score at least 60 points on the assessment grid, and (ii) receive an invitation to apply (which depends on the cutoff score that once went down to the minimum 60 points).
The in-demand occupations list is as follows:
The in-demand occupations list is as follows:
- NOC 0423 - Managers in social and community services
- NOC 1311 - Accounting technicians
- NOC 2174 - Computer Programmers and interactive media developers
- NOC 2251 - Architectural technologists and technicians
- NOC 3211 - Medical laboratory technologists
- NOC 3215 - Medical Radiation Technologists
- NOC 3216 - Medical sonographers
- NOC 3234 - Paramedics
- NOC 4151 - Psychologists
- NOC 4212 - Social and community service workers
- NOC 4214 - Early childhood educators and assistants
- NOC 4215 - Instructors of persons with disabilities
- NOC 5254 - Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness
- NOC 6331 - Meat cutters
- NOC 6332 - Bakers
- NOC 7292 - Glaziers
- NOC 7312 - Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- NOC 7321 - Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics
- NOC 7322 - Motor vehicle body repairers
Ontario In-Demand Occupations
Ontario (OINP) has one stream called Human Capital Priorities that does not required holding a job offer. On July 11, 2019, OINP announced that it will start inviting candidates with experience in the following NOC codes in the Technology sector:
Another stream, called In-Demand Skills targets workers who already have a 9-month work experience in Ontario and have a job offer in one of the in-demand occupations below:
- NOC 0213 - Computer and information systems managers
- NOC 2147 - Computer engineers
- NOC 2172 - Database analysts and data administrators
- NOC 2173 - Software engineers and designers
- NOC 2174 - Computer programmers and interactive media developers
- NOC 2175 - Web designers and developers
Another stream, called In-Demand Skills targets workers who already have a 9-month work experience in Ontario and have a job offer in one of the in-demand occupations below:
- NOC 3413 - Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- NOC 4412 - Home support workers and related occupations, excluding housekeepers
- NOC 7441 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
- NOC 7511 - Transport truck drivers
- NOC 7521 – Heavy equipment operators (except crane)
- NOC 7611 - Construction trades helpers and labourers
- NOC 8431 – General farm workers
- NOC 8432 – Nursery and greenhouse workers
- NOC 8611 – Harvesting labourers
- NOC 9462 – Industrial butchers, meat cutters, poultry preparers, related workers
British Columbia In-Demand Occupations
British Columbia (BC PNP) has a particular stream, called BC Tech Pilot, that targets IT and Technology skilled workers, and allows candidates to benefit from quicker processing times. However, a job offer in one of the following in-demand occupations is needed:
- NOC 0131 - Telecommunication carriers managers
- NOC 0213 - Computer and information systems managers
- NOC 0512 - Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
- NOC 2131 - Civil engineers
- NOC 2132 - Mechanical engineers
- NOC 2133 - Electrical and electronics engineers
- NOC 2134 - Chemical engineers
- NOC 2147 - Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
- NOC 2171 - Information systems analysts and consultants
- NOC 2172 - Database analysts and data administrators
- NOC 2173 - Software engineers and designers
- NOC 2174 - Computer programmers and interactive media developers
- NOC 2175 - Web designers and developers
- NOC 2221 - Biological technologists and technicians
- NOC 2241 - Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
- NOC 2242 - Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
- NOC 2243 - Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
- NOC 2281 - Computer network technicians
- NOC 2282 - User support technicians
- NOC 2283 - Information systems testing technicians
- NOC 5121 - Authors and writers
- NOC 5122 - Editors
- NOC 5125 - Translators, terminologists and interpreters
- NOC 5224 - Broadcast technicians
- NOC 5225 - Audio and video recording technicians
- NOC 5226 - Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
- NOC 5227 - Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts
- NOC 5241 - Graphic designers and illustrators
- NOC 6221 - Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade
Manitoba In-Demand Occupations
Manitoba (MPNP) has an Express Entry aligned stream, called Manitoba Express Entry pathway, in which candidates do not need a job offer to be eligible. However, they will need to have close friends and/or relatives residing in Manitoba to receive an invitation to apply.
The list of in-demand occupations is pretty long, you can find it here. For French-speaking candidates, you can still apply even if your work experience is not listed in this list.
For the Morden's Community Driven Immigration Initiative (MCDII), the targeted in-demand jobs are:
The list of in-demand occupations is pretty long, you can find it here. For French-speaking candidates, you can still apply even if your work experience is not listed in this list.
For the Morden's Community Driven Immigration Initiative (MCDII), the targeted in-demand jobs are:
- Welders
- Early Childhood Educators (children less than 5 years old)
- Manufacturing Supervisors
- Food Service Supervisors (fast food)
- Construction Managers
- Carpenters
- Painters and Decorators (Painter in manufacturing or construction setting)
- Cooks
