Ontario’s latest Express Entry draw for skilled trades has issued 1,287 invitations for permanent residency.

Today, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted an Express Entry draw, extending 1,287 invitations for provincial nomination through the Skilled Trades Stream.

In this round of invitations, all Express Entry profiles with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 400 and 435 and experience in one of the 46 designated skilled trade occupations were selected for provincial nomination.

This OINP draw was open to active Express Entry profiles created between August 22, 2023, and August 22, 2024, that met these criteria.

Compared to the previous OINP Skilled Trades Stream draw, the CRS score range has broadened significantly. The minimum CRS score has decreased by 8 points, from 408 to 400, while the maximum score remains unchanged.

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) usually sets the upper limit of the CRS score based on the latest federal Express Entry draw for 10 specific trade occupations.

However, candidates with experience in the other 35–36 trade occupations have frequently voiced concerns about their exclusion from both OINP and Federal Express Entry draws.

Those who have received an invitation now have 45 days to accept it and submit a complete application for consideration for provincial nomination.

A provincial nomination significantly boosts a candidate’s Express Entry profile by adding 600 points.

With this boost, the CRS score of the invited profiles will rise to a range of 1,000 to 1,035, ensuring strong eligibility for selection in future PNP or all-program Express Entry draws.

The Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream does not require a separate OINP profile; instead, eligible profiles must match one of the trade occupations specified for this draw.

The OINP regularly reviews the Express Entry pool managed by IRCC to identify profiles that meet the criteria for its various Express Entry streams.

Here is the list of occupations eligible for today’s OINP Express Entry Draw:

Today, OINP invited Express Entry profiles with experience in the following occupations:

Today, OINP invited Express Entry profiles with experience in the following NOC occupations:

• NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors in machining, metal forming, shaping, erecting trades, and related occupations
• NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors in electrical trades and telecommunications
• NOC 72012 – Contractors and supervisors in pipefitting trades
• NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors in carpentry trades
• NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors in mechanic trades
• NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors for heavy equipment operator crews
• NOC 72022 – Supervisors in printing and related occupations
• NOC 72100 – Machinists and machining/tooling inspectors
• NOC 72101 – Tool and die makers
• NOC 72102 – Sheet metal workers
• NOC 72103 – Boilermakers
• NOC 72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
• NOC 72105 – Ironworkers
• NOC 72200 – Electricians (excluding industrial and power systems)
• NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians
• NOC 72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers
• NOC 72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable TV service technicians
• NOC 72300 – Plumbers
• NOC 72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters, and sprinkler system installers
• NOC 72302 – Gas fitters
• NOC 72310 – Carpenters
• NOC 72311 – Cabinetmakers
• NOC 72320 – Bricklayers
• NOC 72321 – Insulators
• NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
• NOC 72402 – Heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics
• NOC 72403 – Railway carmen/women
• NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and inspectors
• NOC 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
• NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers
• NOC 72422 – Electrical mechanics
• NOC 72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, and related mechanics
• NOC 72500 – Crane operators
• NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers
• NOC 73101 – Tilesetters
• NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers, finishers, and lathers
• NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers
• NOC 73111 – Glaziers
• NOC 73113 – Floor covering installers
• NOC 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
• NOC 73201 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
• NOC 73202 – Pest controllers and fumigators
• NOC 73209 – Other repairers and servicers
• NOC 73400 – Heavy equipment operators
• NOC 73402 – Drillers and blasters in surface mining, quarrying, and construction
• NOC 82031 – Contractors and supervisors in landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services

The complete list of OINP Skilled Trades Stream occupations for 2024

Compared to the 7,512 invitations issued under this stream in 2023, the OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades stream has extended 7,699 invitations across four draws so far this year.

What are the requirements to qualify for the OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades stream?

To qualify for the OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades stream, you need to meet the following criteria:

• You must have an active Express Entry profile.
• You must have worked full-time in Ontario for at least one year, or the equivalent amount of part-time work.

Additionally, your work experience within the past two years should fall under Major Groups 72 (excluding transportation officers), 73, 82, 83, 93 (excluding aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors), or Minor Group 6320 (excluding chefs).