Ontario Conducts Targeted Draw for Skilled Trades Stream
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a targeted draw under the Skilled Trades stream on July 11, 2024. This draw aimed to attract skilled workers to address labor shortages in specific trades within Ontario.
Draw Highlights:
- Date of Draw: July 11, 2024
- Number of Notifications of Interest (NOIs) Issued: 1,277
- Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score Range: 408-435
- Profiles Created in IRCC’s Express Entry System: July 11, 2023 – July 11, 2024
Targeted Occupations:
This draw was focused on candidates with experience in specific skilled trades. For a detailed list of the targeted occupations, please refer to the OINP Program Update page.
Key Points:
- Targeted Approach: This draw specifically targeted individuals with experience in high-demand skilled trades, ensuring that Ontario’s labor market needs are met effectively.
- CRS Score Range: Candidates with a CRS score between 408 and 435 were considered, highlighting the competitiveness of the selection process.
- Eligibility Period: Only candidates who created their profiles in the IRCC’s Express Entry system between July 11, 2023, and July 11, 2024, were eligible for this draw.
Candidates must have work experience in one of the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes listed as their primary NOC in their Express Entry profile:
- 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 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
- NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
- NOC 72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations
- 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 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians
- NOC 72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers
- 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 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 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 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
Eligible candidates who received a notification of interest (NOI) on July 11, 2024, may apply to the Ontario Express Entry Skilled Trades stream.
To apply:
- Review Requirements: Check the Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades stream page to determine if you meet the necessary requirements.
- Prepare Documents: Review the document checklist to ensure you have all the mandatory documents.
- Submit Application: Log in to the OINP e-Filing Portal and follow the steps as a new or returning user.
It’s important to note that meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee receipt of an NOI, and receiving an NOI does not ensure that you meet the stream criteria or that your application will be approved.
