Ontario Express Entry Draw: Province Invites 2,583 Skilled Trades Candidates

Ontario has issued 2,583 immigration invitations to Canada Flow of qualified markets with Express access candidates in a new draw through Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).

The March 1 draw saw invitations issued to candidates in 40 occupations who scored between 350 and 424 Comprehensive Ranking System points.

The invitations were aimed at the following professions:

1. NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, trade formation and establishment and related occupations
2. NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
3. NOC 72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipe trades
4. NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trade
5. NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, trade mechanics
6. NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
7. NOC 72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations
8. NOC 72100 – Machining and tooling machinists and inspectors
9. NOC 72101 – Tool and Die Manufacturers
10. NOC 72102 – Sheet Metal Workers
11. NOC 72103 – Boiler
12. NOC 72104 – Structural Metal and Plate Fabricators and Assemblers
13. NOC 72105 Ironworker
14. NOC 72106 – Welders and related machine operators
15. NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
16. NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians
17. NOC 72203 – Electric line and cable workers
18. NOC 72204 – Installers and repairers of telecommunications lines and cables
19. NOC 72205 – Installation of telecommunications equipment and cable television service technicians
20. NOC 72300 – Plumbing
21. NOC 72301 – Installers of steam fittings, piping and sprinkler systems
22. NOC 72302 – Gas fitter
23. NOC 72310 – Carpenters
24. NOC 72311 – Cabinet Makers
25. NOC 72320 – Masons
26. NOC 72321 – Insulators
27. NOC 72400 – Milling in construction and industrial mechanics
28. NOC 72402 – Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics
29. NOC 72403 – Carmen/railroad women
30. NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
31. NOC 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
32. NOC 72410 – Automotive Service Technician, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairmen
33. NOC 72422 – Electrical mechanics
34. NOC 72423 – Motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and other related mechanics
35. NOC 72500 – Crane operators
36. NOC 73100 – Concrete Finisher
37. NOC 73101 – Tiler
38. NOC 73102 – Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Foamers
39. NOC 73110 – Roofing and roofing
40. NATA 73111 – Jamora
41. NOC 73113 – Floor covering installers
42. NOC 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
43. NOC 73201 – General building maintenance workers and building supervisors
44. NOC 73202 – Pest controllers and fumigators
45. NOC 73209 – Other repairers and servicers
46. NOC 73400 – Heavy equipment operators
47. NOC 73402 – Drilling and drilling – surface mining, quarrying and construction
48. NOC 82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services

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Ontario Express Entry: Skilled Trades Stream

The Express Entry Skills Trade Stream targets skilled workers in the construction and agriculture sectors, but may be expanded in the future.

To qualify applicants must have:

• Active profile under the Federal Express Entry system.
• At least 12 months, cumulative or continuous, full-time paid work experience in Ontario, within the last two years prior to the Notice of Interest, in major NOC groups 72 (excluding occupations below transportation officers), 73, 82, 83, 93 (except for aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors) or subgroup 6320 (except for cooks).
• Proof of Ontario license or certification if a professional requirement.
• A valid Ontario work permit and residency at the time of application.
• Minimal language CLB/NCLC level 5 or above in English or French.
• Proof of required repayment funds.