Canada Express Entry Draw: Targeted In-demand Jobs

Canada’s Immigration pathway is considered one of the quickest in the world. Canada Immigration authorities accept candidates’ applications through the Express Entry Program. Canada releases the Canada Express Entry cut-off to take candidates’ applications from the Express Entry Program. As per 2024 recent data, it is revealed that the Canadian Immigration Authority, IRCC (Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada), releases at least four Canada Express Entry Draws in a month. 

It is also revealed that in 2023, the IRCC (Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada) started to release category-based draws to invite candidates from those categories. This category includes French Language Proficiency, Healthcare occupations, Agriculture and Agri-Food occupations, Transportation, and STEM Occupations. 

This article will provide every detail about the in-demand jobs in Canada targeted under express entry draw. But, before moving ahead, let us give you an insight into the category targeted at the Canada Express Entry Draw. 

Targeted Canada Express Entry Draw 

The following is the list of targeted Canada Express Entry Draw. 

• French – Language Proficiency 

It is one of the categories under the Canada Express Entry Draw, under which the Canadian immigration authorities release the ITAs to candidates with CRS Scores above 350. The following are the recent Canada Express Entry of 2024. 

Date	ITA Issued	CRS Scores
February 1, 2024	7,000	365
February 29, 2024	2,500	534
March 26, 2024	1,500	388

• Healthcare Occupation 

It is another category under which the Canadian Immigration authorities release the Canada Express Entry Draw. This category targets healthcare professionals, including dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and medical sonographers, who are prioritized under Canada’s Express Entry for applying for Canada PR from India. 

The IRCC has released only one Draw under this category. Whose details are given below. 

Date	ITA Issued	CRS Scores
February 14, 2024	3,500	422

• Agriculture and Agri-food Occupation 

It is another category under which the Canadian Immigration authorities release the Canada Express Entry Draw. To get an invitation from this category, the candidate should have at least six months of full-time and continuous work experience in Agriculture and Agri-food Occupation. 

The IRCC has released only one Draw under this category. Whose details are given below. 

Date	ITA Issued	CRS Scores
February 16, 2024	150	437

• Transportation 

It is another category under which the Canadian Immigration authorities release the Canada Express Entry Draw. To apply for a Canada PR Visa under this category, the candidate must have at least six months of full-time and continuous work experience in this occupation. 

The IRCC has released only one Draw under this category. Whose details are given below. 

Date	ITA Issued	CRS Scores
March 16, 2024	975	430

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Occupation 

It is another category under which the Canadian Immigration authorities release the Canada Express Entry Draw. To apply for a Canada PR Visa under this category, the candidate must have the skills required in the Canadian Labor Market and at least six months of full-time work experience. 

The IRCC has released only one Draw under this category, the details of which are given below.

Date	ITA Issued	CRS Score
April 11, 2024	4,500	491

Targeted In-Demand Occupation List in Canada 

The following information illustrates the In-demand Occupation under various categories. 

• Healthcare Occupation 

The following are the details about the occupation in demand in the healthcare sector. 

Nurses 

1. Licensed Practical Nurses having NOC Code 33102 
2. Nurse Practitioners having NOC Code 31302 
3. Physician Assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals having NOC Code 31303
4. Nursing Coordinators and supervisors having NOC Code 31300 
5. Registered Nurses and registered psychiatric nurses having NOC Code 31301 

Lab/medical assistants and technical medical staff

1. Medical laboratory assistants and related technical options having NOC Code 33101 
2. Medical Laboratory Technologists having NOC Code 32120 
3. Medical Radiation Technologists having NOC Code 32121 
4. Medical Sonographers having NOC Code 32122 
5. Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants having NOC Code 33103
6. Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals having NOC Code 31303

• STEM Occupation 

The following are the details about the occupation in demand in the STEM occupation. 

Engineers 

1. Civil engineers having NOC Code 21300 
2. Computer engineers(except software engineers and designers) having NOC Code 21311
3. Electrical and electronics engineers having NOC Code 21310 
4. Engineering managers having NOC Code 20010 
5. Industrial and manufacturing engineers having NOC Code 21321 
6. Metallurgical and materials engineers having NOC Code 21322 
7. Software engineers and designers having NOC Code 21231 

Business and Computer system specialist 

1. Computer and Information systems managers having NOC Code 20012 
2. Computer system developers and programmers having NOC Code 21230 
3. Cybersecurity specialists having NOC Code 21220 
4. Database analysts and data administrators having NOC Code 21223
5. Information System Specialists having NOC Code 21222 

• Transport Occupation

The following is information about the in-demand occupation in the transport industry. 

1. Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors having NOC Code 93200 
2. Transport truck drivers having NOC Code 73300
3. Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators having NOC Code 72604 
4. Engineer officers, water transport, having NOC Code 72603 
5. Deck officers, water transport having NOC Code 72602 
6. Air traffic controllers and related occupations having NOC Code 72601 
7. Air pilots, flight engineers, and flying instructors having NOC Code 72600 
8. Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors having NOC Code 72404 
9. Railway carmen/women having NOC Code 72403 
10. Managers in transportation having NOC Code 70020 

• Agriculture and Agri-food Occupation 

The following are the details about the occupations in demand in agriculture and agri-food. 

1. Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services having NOC Code 82031
2. Agriculture service contractors and farm supervisors having NOC Code 82030

Conclusion 

This article details the targeted occupations in the Canada Express Entry Draw. Canada’s Immigration pathway is one of the fastest in the world. 

In 2023, the IRCC began releasing category-based draws to invite candidates from specific categories, including French Language Proficiency, Healthcare occupations, Agriculture and Agri-Food occupations, Transportation, and STEM occupations. 

Canada’s Express Entry prioritizes healthcare professionals from India for Canada PR, including in-demand roles like nurses, registered nurses, and lab assistants. STEM occupations include engineers, business specialists, and information system specialists. Transportation occupations include aircraft assemblers, truck drivers, and agriculture service providers. 

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