Ontario Issues 190 Skilled Trades NOIs Targeted At 14 Occupations

Ontario immigration has issued 190 Notifications of Interest in the first draw of 2020 through its Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream.

The April 29 draw was targeted at 14 specific skilled trades National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes.

Those occupation were:

1. 7235   Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
2. 7236   Ironworkers
3. 7241   Electricians
4. 7244   Electrical power line and cable workers
5. 7252   Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
6. 7271   Carpenters
7. 7282   Concrete finishers
8. 7291   Roofers
9. 7302   Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
10. 7312   Heavy duty equip mechanics
11. 7313   Refrigeration and AC mechanics
12. 7316   Machine fitters
13. 7318   Elevator constructors and mechanics
14. 7371   Crane operators 

Candidates were required to have submitted Express Entry profiles into the federal pool within the last 12 months preceding the draw date to qualify.

The first draw of 2020 comes after Ontario issued 1,399 NOIs through the Skilled Trades stream in three 2019 draws.

Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream 2020

Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream 2019

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:

• Pending application under the Federal Express Entry system;
• At least 12 months of paid cumulative or continuous Ontario work experience with the last two years prior to your Notification of Interest in National Occupation Classification 633, or major groups 72, 73 or 82;
• Proof of Ontario license or certification if your occupation so requires;
• A valid work permit and be resident in Ontario at the time of application;
• English or French-language level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 or above in reading, writing, listening and speaking;
• Proof of settlement fund to cover you and your dependents, with the minimum amount determined by official Low-Income Cut-Offs.

Skilled Trades candidates were the subject of 18 Ontario draws in 2018, with a total of 1,626 ITAs issued.

The stream has no minimum points requirement.

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) began publishing information about specific draws at the beginning of 2018. 

Ontario also conducts draws for its Human Capital Priorities, French-Speaking Skilled Worker and Entrepreneur Stream throughout the year.

Summary of Ontario NOIs 2020

Source: www.ontarioimmigration.ca