Ontario’s First Canada Immigration Draws Of 2023 Target Primarily Skilled Trades Candidates

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Ontario’s First Canada Immigration Draws Of 2023 Target Primarily Skilled Trades Candidates

Ontario has conducted new draws through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), issuing 1,656 Canada immigration invitations to mainly skilled trades candidates. 

A draw through the Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream on January 13 saw 1,252 invites issued to candidates scoring between 336 and 506 Comprehensive Ranking System points.

The invitations were targeted at the following occupations:

  • NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
  • NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
  • NOC 72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
  • NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
  • NOC 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
  • NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
  • NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
  • NOC 72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations
  • NOC 72024 – Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
  • NOC 72101 – Tool and die makers
  • NOC 72102 – Sheet metal workers
  • NOC 72103 – Boilermakers
  • NOC 72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
  • NOC 72105 – Ironworkers
  • NOC 72106 – Welders and related machine operators
  • NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
  • NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians
  • NOC 72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers
  • NOC 72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
  • NOC 72300 – Plumbers
  • NOC 72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
  • NOC 72310 – Carpenters
  • NOC 72320 – Bricklayers
  • NOC 72321 – Insulators
  • NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
  • NOC 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
  • NOC 72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
  • NOC 72403 – Railway carmen/women
  • NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
  • NOC 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
  • NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
  • NOC 72422 – Electrical mechanics
  • NOC 72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
  • NOC 72500 – Crane operators
  • NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers
  • NOC 73101 – Tilesetters
  • NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
  • NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers
  • NOC 73111 – Glaziers
  • NOC 73112 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
  • NOC 82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
  • NOC 92100 – Power engineers and power systems operators

On January 10, the province issued 402 invitations through its Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream to candidates scoring 35 and above on Ontario’s Expression of Interest system.

The following occupations were targeted:

  • NOC 22212 – Drafting technologists and technicians
  • NOC 22221 – User support technicians
  • NOC 22222 – Information systems testing technicians
  • NOC 22301 – Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
  • NOC 22302 – Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
  • NOC 22311 – Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
  • NOC 22312 – Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
  • NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
  • NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
  • NOC 72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
  • NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
  • NOC 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
  • NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
  • NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
  • NOC 72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations
  • NOC 72024 – Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
  • NOC 72101 – Tool and die makers
  • NOC 72102 – Sheet metal workers
  • NOC 72103 – Boilermakers
  • NOC 72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
  • NOC 72105 – Ironworkers
  • NOC 72106 – Welders and related machine operators
  • NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
  • NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians
  • NOC 72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers
  • NOC 72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
  • NOC 72300 – Plumbers
  • NOC 72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
  • NOC 72310 – Carpenters
  • NOC 72320 – Bricklayers
  • NOC 72321 – Insulators
  • NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
  • NOC 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
  • NOC 72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
  • NOC 72403 – Railway carmen/women
  • NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
  • NOC 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
  • NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
  • NOC 72422 – Electrical mechanics
  • NOC 72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
  • NOC 72500 – Crane operators
  • NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers
  • NOC 73101 – Tilesetters
  • NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
  • NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers
  • NOC 73111 – Glaziers
  • NOC 73112 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
  • NOC 82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
  • NOC 92100 – Power engineers and power systems operators

Meanwhile, a further January 10 draw saw two invitations issued to Economic Mobility Pathway candidates, Ottawa’s skilled worker stream for refugees.

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Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream Draw

Date NOIs  CRS Score Range Express Entry profile submission date
13-01-2023 1,252 336-506 January 13, 2022 – January 13, 2023

Ontario Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream Expression of Interest Draw

Date issued Number of invitations issued Date profiles created Score range Notes
10-01-2023 402 November 22, 2022 – January 10, 2023 35 and above Targeted draw for skilled trades occupations.
10-01-2023 2 November 22, 2022 – January 10, 2023 N/A Targeted draw for Economic Mobility Pathways Project candidates.

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Ontario Express Entry: Skilled Trades Stream

The Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream targets skilled trades workers in the construction and agricultural sectors but could 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, of full-time paid work experience in Ontario, within the last two years prior to the Notification of Interest, in NOC major groups 72 (excluding occupations under transportation officers), 73, 82, 83, 93 (excluding aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors) or minor group 6320 (excluding cooks).
  • Proof of Ontario license or certification if an occupational requirement.
  • A valid work permit and residing in Ontario at the time of application.
  • Minimum language CLB/NCLC level 5 or above in English or in French.
  • Proof of required settlement funds.

Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream Eligibility Requirements

To qualify under this stream, applicants must have:

  • A permanent and full-time job offer under NOC TEER category 1, 2 or 3 that meets the median wage levels for Ontario, and is in a position that is necessary to the business;
    • For those already working in the position, the proposed wage must be equal or greater than the current wage being paid
  • Two cumulative years of relevant work experience in the previous five years before the date of application;
  • Relevant mandatory licensing in Ontario, if the position so requires;
  • Live abroad, or be working, studying or visiting Canada on a valid permit;
  • Intention to settle in Ontario.

British Columbia PNP Draw: Province Issues At Least 133 Canada Immigration Invitations

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British Columbia PNP Draw: Province Issues At Least 133 Canada Immigration Invitations

British Columbia has issued invitations to at least 133 candidates in a new draw through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.

The January 10 draw saw invitations issued in four different categories.

Skilled workers and international graduates with a minimum score of 90 points received 123 invitations through the BC PNP Tech stream.

A draw targeted at Early Childhood Educators under NOC 42202 saw ‘less than 5’ invitations issued to skilled workers and international graduates, with a minimum score of 60 points. The number was recorded as less than 5 to protect the identity of those invited.

A further 18 invitations were issued to skilled workers, international graduates and entry level and semi-skilled workers scoring at least 60 points in a draw targeting Healthcare workers.

A final batch of less than 5 invitations went to skilled workers and international graduates in a draw aimed at other priority occupations under NOCs 31103, 32104. 

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Latest B.C. Immigration Draw

Date Category Minimum Score Invitations Issued Description
06-12-22 Skilled Worker, International Graduate 90 123 Tech draw
Skilled Worker, International Graduate 60 <5 Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202))
Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 60 18 Targeted draw: Healthcare
Skilled Worker, International Graduate 60 <5 Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104)

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Canada Employers Go On Hiring Blitz As Labour Market Tightens

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Canada Employers Go On Hiring Blitz As Labour Market Tightens

The latest data from Statistics Canada reveals the labour market in Canada is still getting tighter as more of those workers who are looking for jobs land them.

“In December, the unemployment rate declined 0.1 percentage points to five per cent,” reports the statistical and demographic services agency.

“This was the third decline in four months and left the rate just above the record low of 4.9 per cent reached in June and July.”

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In the final month of last year, employment rose by 104,000, or half a percentage point, with more workers finding jobs in six of the country’s 10 provinces, including Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Saskatchewan.

The construction, transportation and warehousing, information, culture and recreation and professional and technical services sectors all saw more people getting hired in December.

“Following a decrease in November, the number of people working in construction rose by 35,000, up 2.3 per cent, in December,” reports Statistics Canada. 

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Employers in Ontario hired the most construction workers as the year came to a close, adding 16,000 jobs or 2.7 per cent, more in December with Alberta a close second, with businesses in that Prairie province adding another 13,000 construction jobs for an increase of 5.8 per cent. 

“Investment in building construction had edged up 0.2 per cent nationally in October, with Ontario accounting for nearly all the gains,” reports Statistics Canada. “On a year-over-year basis, employment in construction was up by 84,000 jobs, or 5.8 per cent, in December.”

The transportation and warehousing sector saw an additional 29,000 people landing jobs in December, recouping earlier losses of 18,000 in September and marking the industry’s first notable gain since November 2021.

IT and Culture and Recreation Sector in Canada Is Booming, Up 57,000 Jobs as of December

“Employment in information, culture and recreation was up by 25,000, up 3.1 per cent, in December, building on the gain of 16,000 recorded in November,” reports Statistics Canada. 

“Compared with 12 months earlier, employment in information, culture and recreation grew by 57,000, or 7.2 per cent, in December.”

The professional, scientific and technical services sector added 23,000 jobs, up 1.3 per cent, in December, with those gains mostly in Ontario.

“Employment in this industry has trended upward since the summer of 2020,” reports Statistics Canada. “On a year-over-year basis, employment growth in professional, scientific and technical services is up by 122,000 jobs, or 7.1 per cent, and accounted for the largest share of total employment gains across all industries.”

Other sectors that saw more people landing jobs in December included the accommodation and food services sector, which added 13,000 jobs, public administration, which grew by 11,000 positions, and the “other services” category which added 10,000 jobs.

The labour shortages in Canada are proving to be a boon for women, including immigrant women, who are looking for jobs with employers snatching them up to fill vacant positions.

“Throughout 2022, the employment rate of core-aged women hovered around record highs,” reports Statistics Canada. “On average over the course of the year, 81 per cent of core-aged women were employed, the highest annual rate on record since 1976 and 1.3 percentage points higher than in 2019.

“Among core-aged women who were immigrants admitted to Canada within the previous five years, the employment rate was 69.3 per cent on average in 2022, 9.7 percentage points above its 2019 level. As highlighted in a recent release from the 2021 census about jobs in Canada, recent newcomers are faring better than previous cohorts in terms of certain labour market outcomes.”

Economic Immigration Programs Allow Foreign Nationals to Capitalize on Canada’s Labour Shortages

Foreign nationals hoping to gain their permanent residency in Canada can seize the opportunities offered by this tight labour market to immigrate through the country’s many economic immigration programs.

Under the Express Entry system, immigrants can apply for permanent residency online if they meet the eligibility criteria for one of three federal immigration programs, the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST), and Canada Experience Class Program (CEC),  or a participating provincial immigration program.

Candidates’ profiles are then ranked against each other according to a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest-ranked candidates will be considered for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. Those receiving an ITA must quickly submit a full application and pay processing fees, within a delay of 90 days.

Through a network of Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), almost all of Canada’s ten provinces and three territories can also nominate skilled worker candidates for admission to Canada when they have the specific skills required by local economies. Successful candidates who receive a provincial or territorial nomination can then apply for Canadian permanent residence through federal immigration authorities.

Canadian employers can also recruit and hire foreign nationals through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP).

The Global Talent Stream (GTS), a part of the TFWP, can under normal processing situations lead to the granting of Canadian work permits and the processing of visa applications within two weeks.

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