The Government of Canada has announced the implementation of the new National Occupational Classification (NOC) for the programs managed under the Express Entry system. These measures will allow us to fill labour shortages in high-demand sectors like healthcare, construction, and transportation.
Over the last year, employers across the country have been struggling to find the workers they need to succeed. This is all happening at a time when immigration represents the majority of growth in our labour force. We need to continue to train our domestic workforce, but it is not possible to meet the needs of the economy without embracing immigration as a key part of our strategy for growth.
That is why the Government of Canada is working to welcome newcomers who bring the skills our economy needs and help address the acute labour shortages across the country.
Foreign nationals with work experience in the following 16 occupations are now eligible to apply through Express Entry:
The changes to the NOC system support our commitment to expanding pathways to permanent residency for temporary workers and international students as more jobs will now become eligible for the programs managed under Express Entry.
You can learn more about the Express Entry pathway here.
Follow these links to learn more about recent initiatives on addressing labour shortages in Canada:
