Like other provinces of Canada (except Quebec), Manitoba also has a special agreement with Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that allows the province to nominate skilled immigrants for permanent residence, i.e. Canada PR Visa. This immigration program is known as the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is one of the fastest ways to obtain permanent resident status through the Canada Express Entry Program. Manitoba has a strong demand for skilled workers and therefore sends out Letters of Intent (LOIs) more often than in comparison to any other Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

What is MPNP Occupation In-Demand Stream?

MPNP allows the province to fulfil the need for skilled candidates in the local labor market. To identify MPNP candidates who are able to meet the requirements of the employers of the province, MPNP has a stream: Occupation in-demand Stream.

MPNP’s OID stream is an occupation-based stream to identify skilled candidates who are having work experience in occupations that are in demand in the province. These occupations are based on the Manitoba Labor Market Information and Occupational forecasts, as well as through direct employer consultants.

MPNP releases the occupation in-demand list (Manitoba High Demand Occupation List) on a regular basis so that they are able to update the listings of occupations that are qualified as “in-demand” in the province of Manitoba.

What are the requirements for Manitoba’s Occupation In-Demand Stream?

Most of the in-demand occupations are limited to specifically skilled streams of Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Candidates are required to meet the requirements of these skilled streams. Candidates who are working in an in-demand occupation will be given priority in the Expression of Interest (EOI) draws.

For a Francophone (one who has French language proficiency is equal to or greater than their English language proficiency), they do not need to work in an in-demand occupation to meet the MPNP pathway’s eligibility criteria. Their language proficiency result must be supported by a Manitoba PNP-approved language test.

Under the language proficiency requirements, Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels generally are very low. But for some streams/pathways, it has higher eligibility requirements. For International Education Stream minimum CLB level 7 is required in all four skill areas (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening) regardless of their occupation.

Manitoba High Demand Occupation List (High-Demand Job in Manitoba)

Business, finance, and administration occupations.PNP-approved

NOC Code	Occupation Title
0111	Financial Managers
0112	Human Resource Managers
0114	Other administrative services managers
0121	Insurance, real estate, and financial Brokerage Managers
0122	Banking, credit and other investment managers
0124	Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers
1111	Financial auditors and accountants
1112	Financial and investment analysis
1114	Other financial officers
1121	Human resource professionals
1122	Professional occupations in business management consulting
1123	Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations
1212	Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
1215	Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations
1221	Administrative officers
1223	Human resources and recruitment officers
1224	Property administrators
1241	Administrative assistants
1242	Legal administrative assistants
1251	Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations
1311	Accounting technicians and bookkeepers

Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

NOC Code	Occupation Title
0211	Engineering managers
0212	Architecture and science managers
0213	Computer and information systems managers
2121	Biologists and related scientists
2123	Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists
2131	Civil engineers
2132	Mechanical engineers
2133	Electrical and electronics engineers
2141	Industrial and manufacturing engineers
2147	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
2151	Architects
2154	Land Surveyors
2161	Mathematicians, statisticians, and actuaries
2171	Information systems analysts and consultants
2172	Database analysts and data administrators
2174	Computer programmers and interactive media developers
2175	Web designers and developers
2211	Chemical technologists and technicians
2212	Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
2221	Biological technologists and technicians
2222	Agricultural and fish products inspectors
2231	Civil engineering technologists and technicians
2232	Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
2233	Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
2234	Construction estimators
2241	Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
2242	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
2244	Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
2253	Drafting technologists and technicians
2271	Air Pilots, Flight Engineers, and flying instructors
2281	Computer network technicians
2282	User support technicians

Health Occupations

NOC Code	Occupation Title
0311	Managers in Health Care
3131	Pharmacists
3132	Dietitians and nutritionists
3141	Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
3142	Physiotherapists
3143	Occupational therapists
3211	Medical laboratory technologists
3212	Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists assistants
3213	Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
3214	Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
3215	Medical radiation technologists
3219	Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)
3222	Dental hygienists and dental therapists
3236	Massage therapists

Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion

NOC Code	Occupation Title
0423	Managers in social, community and correctional services
4112	Lawyers and Quebec notaries
4151	Psychologists
4152	Social workers
4153	Family, marriage and other related counselors
4161	Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers
4163	Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants
4164	Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers
4165	Health policy researchers, consultants, and program officers
4166	Education policy researchers, consultants, and program officers
4167	Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers
4168	Program officers unique to government
4211	Paralegal and related occupations
4212	Social and community service workers
4214	Early childhood educators and assistants
4215	Instructors of persons with disabilities

Occupations in art, culture, recreation, and sport

NOC Code	Occupation Title
0513	Recreation, sports, and fitness program and service directors
5131	Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
5225	Audio and video recording technicians
5241	Graphic designers and illustrators
5242	Interior designers and interior decorators
5243	Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers
5254	Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport, and fitness

Sales and Service Occupations

NOC Code	Occupation Title
0601	Corporate sales managers
0621	Retail and wholesale trade managers
0651	Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c.
6221	Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade
6222	Retail and wholesale buyers
6232	Real estate agents and salespersons
6235	Financial sales representatives
6311	Food service supervisors
6322	Cooks
6332	Bakers

Trades, Transport and equipment operators and related occupations

NOC Code	Occupation Title
0711	Construction managers
0712	Homebuilding and renovation managers
0714	Facility operation and maintenance managers
0731	Managers in transportation
7231	Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
7232	Tool and die makers
7233	Sheet metal workers
7237	Welders and related machine operators
7241	Electricians (except industrial and power system)
7242	Industrial electricians
7244	Electrical power line and cable workers
7245	Telecommunications line and cable workers
7246	Telecommunications installation and repair workers
7251	Plumbers
7271	Carpenters
7282	Concrete finishers
7284	Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
7294	Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
7295	Floor covering installers
7311	Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
7312	Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
7313	Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
7315	Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
7316	Machine fitters
7321	Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers
7322	Motor vehicle body repairers
7361	Railway and yard locomotive engineers
7362	Railway conductors and brakemen/women
7371	Crane operators

Occupation Unique to Primary Industry

NOC Code	Occupation Title
0821	Managers in Agriculture

Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities

NOC Code	Occupation Title
0911	Manufacturing Managers
0912	Utility Managers
9241	Power engineers and power systems Operators

Some of the occupations that are removed from the occupation in-demand list (Manitoba PNP occupation list) are as follows:

NOC Code	Occupation Title
0114	Other administrative services managers
1221	Administrative Officers
1241	Administrative assistants
0311	Managers in Health Care
0601	Corporate sales managers
0621	Retail and wholesale trade managers
0651	Managers in customer and personal services

There were some changes for the occupation regarding their Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels requirements. These changes were made in the following occupations:

NOC Code	Occupation Title	CLB Increased or Decreased?
0211	Engineering managers	Increased to CLB 7
0212	Architecture and science managers	Increased to CLB 7
2123	Agricultural representatives, consultants, and specialists	Decreased to CLB 5
2281	Computer networks technicians	Decreased to CLB 5
0711	Construction managers	Increased to CLB 7
0712	Homebuilding and renovation managers	Increased to CLB 7
0714	Facility operation and maintenance managers	Increased to CLB 7

Manitoba PNP Occupation In Demand List

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