New Ontario Express Entry Draw: Province Targets Healthcare-related occupations With 1,240 notifications

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has issued a new invitation round under its Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream, specifically targeting healthcare professionals. A total of 1,240 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) were sent to candidates with work experience in a variety of healthcare occupations.

Candidates received notifications if they had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 425 and 444 and relevant work experience in specific National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes. This move aims to attract highly qualified professionals to meet Ontario’s healthcare needs.

To be eligible, candidates’ work experience in one of the specified NOCs must be listed as their primary NOC in their Express Entry profile. For those assessed under the Canadian Experience Class, at least six months of their one-year eligible work experience must be in their primary NOC.

The eligible NOC codes include:

• Managers in Health Care (NOC 30010)
• Specialists in Clinical and Laboratory Medicine (NOC 31100)
• Specialists in Surgery (NOC 31101)
• General Practitioners and Family Physicians (NOC 31102)
• Veterinarians (NOC 31103)
• Dentists (NOC 31110)
• Optometrists (NOC 31111)
• Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists (NOC 31112)
• Pharmacists (NOC 31120)
• Dietitians and Nutritionists (NOC 31121)
• Psychologists (NOC 31200)
• Chiropractors (NOC 31201)
• Physiotherapists (NOC 31202)
• Occupational Therapists (NOC 31203)
• Kinesiologists and Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment (NOC 31204)
• Other Professional Occupations in Health Diagnosing and Treating (NOC 31209)
• Nursing Coordinators and Supervisors (NOC 31300)
• Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses (NOC 31301)
• Nurse Practitioners (NOC 31302)
• Physician Assistants, Midwives, and Allied Health Professionals (NOC 31303)
• Opticians (NOC 32100)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (NOC 32101)
• Paramedical Occupations (NOC 32102)
• Respiratory Therapists, Clinical Perfusionists, and Cardiopulmonary Technologists (NOC 32103)
• Animal Health Technologists and Veterinary Technicians (NOC 32104)
• Other Technical Occupations in Therapy and Assessment (NOC 32109)
• Denturists (NOC 32110)
• Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists (NOC 32111)
• Dental Technologists and Technicians (NOC 32112)
• Medical Laboratory Technologists (NOC 32120)
• Medical Radiation Technologists (NOC 32121)
• Medical Sonographers (NOC 32122)
• Cardiology Technologists and Electrophysiological Diagnostic Technologists (NOC 32123)
• Pharmacy Technicians (NOC 32124)
• Other Medical Technologists and Technicians (NOC 32129)
• Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists (NOC 32200)
• Massage Therapists (NOC 32201)
• Other Practitioners of Natural Healing (NOC 32209)
• Dental Assistants and Dental Laboratory Assistants (NOC 33100)
• Medical Laboratory Assistants and Related Technical Occupations (NOC 33101)
• Nurse Aides, Orderlies, and Patient Service Associates (NOC 33102)
• Pharmacy Technical Assistants and Pharmacy Assistants (NOC 33103)
• Other Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services (NOC 33109)

Candidates who received a NOI have a specific timeframe to submit a provincial nomination application. Successful nominees can then apply for Canadian permanent residency through the federal Express Entry system.

This targeted draw demonstrates Ontario’s commitment to addressing the healthcare workforce shortage and attracting skilled professionals to contribute to the province’s economic growth.