Ontario Issues NOIs to 2552 Candidates in the Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream

Ontario is back in form, conducting the second draw of 2024 on 11th January for the Skilled Trades Stream, issuing 2552 NOIs. Ontario’s provincial nominee program, or OINP (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, targets labor shortages in specific areas. The minimum CRS score range for the current draw is 350-424. 

Initially, this program was launched in 2007, targeting 1000 newcomers, but now Ontario invites more than 9,000 new candidates annually to add to the province’s growth.

The Skilled Trades Occupation is the second occupation-based draw in January; before this, Ontario invited skilled professionals in the healthcare, tech occupations, and skilled trades occupations on 9th January. 

National Occupation Classification List:

Various occupations are enlisted in the NOC (National Occupation Classification) with specific codes. The IRCC invites workers based on labor shortages in the occupation stated in this list. In this particular draw, these NOCs were targeted: 

• 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 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 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 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

What is the OINP?

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program was launched by the IRCC in 2007 to invite workers with years of experience to apply for Permanent Residency in Ontario. This program aims to fill workforce gaps and find better investment sources for the province. 

This point-based Draw credits an additional 600 CRS points to eligible profiles in the Express Entry Pool, inviting them to come to live and work in Ontario. OINP has three streams: 

1. Human Capital Priorities
2. French Speaking Skilled Workers
3. Skilled Trades Stream

Once you have received an ITA, you must submit your application within 45 days through the OINP online portal.

A Quick Recap of the Ontario Skilled Trades Stream Draw 2023:

The last draw in the Skilled Trades Stream was conducted by IRCC on 5 December 2023, inviting 2699 invitations to candidates who have obtained a score ranging from 30 to 43. Ontario held this draw alongside British Columbia.

Provincial Nomination Draws are the quickest way to receive a permanent residency. If you plan on moving to Canada, keep an eye out! You may get a call next