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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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September 18, 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- NS Demand: Express Entry Category B stream:
Nova Scotia (NSNP) periodically opens for a few hundred applications a popular stream that does not need a job offer, called NS Demand: Express Entry Category B. Candidates need to be aware of when the stream opens, as it closes in less than a few hours (follow us on our social media platforms to be aware on when that happens). The in-demand occupations list is as follows:
Nova Scotia PNP - Physician streams:
Nova Scotia has also two another streams (one aligned with Express Entry, and the one not aligned) that have 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 NS Demand: Express Entry Category B. Candidates need to be aware of when the stream opens, as it closes in less than a few hours (follow us on our social media platforms 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 streams:
Nova Scotia has also two another streams (one aligned with Express Entry, and the one not aligned) that have 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: September 18, 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 and the candidate's occupation/NOC code).
As of September 18, 2019, the SINP has changed its list of designated eligible occupations. Instead of having a set list of eligible NOC codes (there were around 20 previously), there is now an exclusion list. This means all NOC codes of Skill Type/Level 0, A or B are eligible, except for the NOC codes in the exclusion list. However, having work experience in one of the NOC codes that are not in the exclusion list does not necessarily mean that you will receive an invitation from the SINP.
Below is the list of excluded NOC codes:
As of September 18, 2019, the SINP has changed its list of designated eligible occupations. Instead of having a set list of eligible NOC codes (there were around 20 previously), there is now an exclusion list. This means all NOC codes of Skill Type/Level 0, A or B are eligible, except for the NOC codes in the exclusion list. However, having work experience in one of the NOC codes that are not in the exclusion list does not necessarily mean that you will receive an invitation from the SINP.
Below is the list of excluded NOC codes:
| NOC Code | Excluded Occupation Name |
|---|---|
| 0011 | Legislators |
| 0012 | Senior government managers and officials |
| 0015 | Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. |
| 0311 | Managers in health care |
| 0411 | Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration |
| 0412 | Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration |
| 0413 | Government managers - education policy development and program administration |
| 0414 | Other managers in public administration |
| 0431 | Commissioned police officers |
| 0432 | Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers |
| 0433 | Commissioned officers of the Canadian Forces |
| 0511 | Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers |
| 0512 | Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
| 0513 | Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors |
| 0823 | Managers in aquaculture |
| 1111 | Financial auditors and accountants |
| 1113 | Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers |
| 1227 | Court officers and justices of the peace |
| 1228 | Employment insurance, immigration, border services and revenue officers |
| 1312 | Insurance adjusters and claims examiners |
| 1314 | Assessors, valuators and appraisers |
| 1315 | Customs, ship and other brokers |
| 2111 | Physicists and astronomers |
| 2113 | Geoscientists and oceanographers |
| 2114 | Meteorologists and climatologists |
| 2115 | Other professional occupations in physical sciences |
| 2122 | Forestry professionals |
| 2145 | Petroleum engineers |
| 2146 | Aerospace engineers |
| 2152 | Landscape architects |
| 2153 | Urban and land use planners |
| 2271 | Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors |
| 2273 | Deck officers, water transport |
| 2274 | Engineer officers, water transport |
| 2275 | Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators |
| 3011 | Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors |
| 3012 | Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
| 3111 | Specialist physicians |
| 3112 | General practitioners and family physicians |
| 3113 | Dentists |
| 3114 | Veterinarians |
| 3121 | Optometrists |
| 3124 | Allied primary health practitioners |
| 3125 | Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating |
| 3131 | Pharmacists |
| 3132 | Dietitians and nutritionists |
| 3141 | Audiologists and speech-language pathologists |
| 3142 | Physiotherapists |
| 3144 | Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 3213 | Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians |
| 3221 | Denturists |
| 3222 | Dental hygienists and dental therapists |
| 3231 | Opticians |
| 3232 | Practitioners of natural healing |
| 3233 | Licensed practical nurses |
| 3236 | Massage therapists |
| 4012 | Post-secondary teaching and research assistants |
| 4031 | Secondary school teachers |
| 4032 | Elementary school and kindergarten teachers |
| 4111 | Judges |
| 4112 | Lawyers and Quebec notaries |
| 4154 | Professional occupations in religion |
| 4155 | Probation and parole officers and related occupations |
| 4168 | Program officers unique to government |
| 4217 | Other religious occupations |
| 4311 | Police officers (except commissioned) |
| 4312 | Firefighters |
| 4313 | Non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Forces |
| 5111 | Librarians |
| 5112 | Conservators and curators |
| 5113 | Archivists |
| 5121 | Authors and writers |
| 5122 | Editors |
| 5123 | Journalists |
| 5125 | Translators, terminologists and interpreters |
| 5131 | Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations |
| 5132 | Conductors, composers and arrangers |
| 5133 | Musicians and singers |
| 5134 | Dancers |
| 5135 | Actors and comedians |
| 5136 | Painters, sculptors and other visual artists |
| 5211 | Library and public archive technicians |
| 5212 | Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries |
| 5221 | Photographers |
| 5222 | Film and video camera operators |
| 5223 | Graphic arts technicians |
| 5224 | Broadcast technicians |
| 5225 | Audio and video recording technicians |
| 5226 | Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
| 5227 | Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts |
| 5231 | Announcers and other broadcasters |
| 5232 | Other performers, n.e.c. |
| 5241 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
| 5242 | Interior designers and interior decorators |
| 5243 | Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers |
| 5244 | Artisans and craftspersons |
| 5245 | Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products |
| 5251 | Athletes |
| 5252 | Coaches |
| 5253 | Sports officials and referees |
| 5254 | Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness |
| 6231 | Insurance agents and brokers |
| 6232 | Real estate agents and salespersons |
| 6311 | Food service supervisors |
| 6314 | Customer and information services supervisors |
| 6341 | Hairstylists and barbers |
| 6343 | Shoe repairers and shoemakers |
| 6346 | Funeral directors and embalmers |
| 7233 | Sheet metal workers |
| 7247 | Cable television service and maintenance technicians |
| 7253 | Gas fitters |
| 7303 | Supervisors, printing and related occupations |
| 7316 | Machine fitters |
| 7318 | Elevator constructors and mechanics |
| 7331 | Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics |
| 7361 | Railway and yard locomotive engineers |
| 7372 | Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction |
| 8232 | Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers |
| 8261 | Fishing masters and officers |
| 8262 | Fishermen/women |
| 9214 | Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing |
| 9217 | Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing |
| 9221 | Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling |
| 9222 | Supervisors, electronics manufacturing |
| 9223 | Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing |
| 9224 | Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing |
| 9227 | Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly |
| 9235 | Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators |
| 9243 | Water and waste treatment plant operators |