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Canada’s First PNP Draw of 2024 Sees Ontario Welcoming Skilled Workers

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Canada’s First PNP Draw of 2024 Sees Ontario Welcoming Skilled Workers

Canada’s First PNP Draw of 2024 Sees Ontario Welcoming Skilled Workers

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invitations to apply

In a significant move to boost its skilled workforce, Canada kicked off the new year with the first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on January 9, 2024. Ontario, one of Canada’s most populous provinces, took the lead by hosting the PNP draw, inviting skilled workers from around the world to contribute to its thriving economy.

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted the draw under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. The draw targeted skilled trades occupations, aiming to address specific labor market needs in the province.

Here are the key details of the PNP draw held on January 9, 2024:

Number of Invitations Issued:

Targeted Occupations:

Date Profiles Created:

Second Round of Invitations:

Number of Invitations Issued:

Targeted Occupations:

Date Profiles Created:

Second Round of Invitations:

Table of Draw Details

Date Issued	Invitations Issued	Date Profiles Created	Score Range	Notes
January 9, 2024	630	Jan 9, 2023 – Jan 9, 2024	33 and above	Targeted draw for skilled trades occupations
January 9, 2024	821	Jan 9, 2023 – Jan 9, 2024	40 and above	Targeted draw for health and tech occupations

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Employer Job Offer Foreign Worker stream: skilled trades, health and tech occupations invited

Skilled trades occupations

NOC	Occupations
NOC 22212	Drafting technologists and 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 70010	Construction managers
NOC 70011	Home building and renovation managers
NOC 70012	Facility operation and maintenance managers
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 72100	Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
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 72205	Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
NOC 72300	Plumbers
NOC 72301	Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
NOC 72302	Gas fitters
NOC 72310	Carpenters
NOC 72311	Cabinetmakers
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	Glaziers
NOC 73112	Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
NOC 73113	Floor covering installers
NOC 73200	Residential and commercial installers and servicers
NOC 73201	General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
NOC 73202	Pest controllers and fumigators
NOC 73209	Other repairers and servicers
NOC 73300	Transport truck drivers
NOC 73301	Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators
NOC 73400	Heavy equipment operators
NOC 73402	Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction
NOC 82031	Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
NOC 92100	NOC Power engineers and power systems operators

Health occupations

NOC	Occupations
NOC 30010	Managers in health care
NOC 31100	Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
NOC 31103	Veterinarians
NOC 31110	Dentists
NOC 31111	Optometrists
NOC 31112	Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
NOC 31120	Pharmacists
NOC 31121	Dietitians and nutritionists
NOC 21200	Psychologists
NOC 31201	Chiropractors
NOC 31202	Physiotherapists
NOC 31203	Occupational therapists
NOC 31204	Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
NOC 31209	Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
NOC 31300	Nursing coordinators and supervisors
NOC 31301	Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
NOC 31302	Nurse practitioners
NOC 31303	Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
NOC 32100	Opticians
NOC 32101	Licensed practical nurses
NOC 32102	Paramedical occupations
NOC 32103	Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
NOC 32104	Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
NOC 32109	Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
NOC 32110	Denturists
NOC 32111	Dental hygienists and dental therapists
NOC 32112	Dental technologists and technicians
NOC 32120	Medical laboratory technologists
NOC 32121	Medical radiation technologists
NOC 32122	Medical Sonographers
NOC 32123	Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
NOC 32124	Pharmacy technicians
NOC 32129	Other medical technologists and technicians
NOC 32200	Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
NOC 32201	Massage therapists
NOC 32209	Other practitioners of natural healing
NOC 33100	Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
NOC 33101	Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
NOC 33102	Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
NOC 33103	Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
NOC 33109	Other assisting occupations in support of health services

Tech occupations

NOC	Occupations
NOC 20012	Computer and information systems managers
NOC 21211	Data Scientists
NOC 21220	Cybersecurity specialists
NOC 21221	Business system analysts
NOC 21222	Information systems specialists
NOC 21223	Database analysts and data administrators
NOC 21230	Computer systems developers and programmers
NOC 21231	Software engineers and designers
NOC 21232	Software developers and programmers
NOC 21233	Web designers
NOC 21234	Web developers and programmers
NOC 21311	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
NOC 22220	Computer network technicians
NOC 22221	User support technicians
NOC 22222	Information systems testing technicians

The PNP draw is a crucial part of Canada’s immigration strategy, allowing provinces to tailor their immigration policies to meet specific economic and demographic needs. Ontario’s focus on skilled trade’s occupations signals a dedication to building a diverse and robust workforce that can contribute to the province’s ongoing development.

Prospective immigrants and those considering the PNP route are advised to stay updated on program changes and targeted occupations by regularly checking the OINP Program Update page.

As Canada continues to navigate the complexities of immigration in a globalized world, PNP draws like these play a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s future by attracting the best and brightest from around the globe.