In order to address labour shortage in Canada, the government launched a series of policies to facilitate highly in-demand occupations that will be filled by qualified immigrants.
16 previously ineligible occupations are now good to apply for PR
One of them is that 16 occupations now are eligible for permanent resident application under Express Entry. These occupations under NOC 2021 are in key sectors i.e. health care, elementary and secondary education, and transportation. Examples of positions such as nurse aides, truck drivers and elementary teachers are definately good news for many skilled workers inside and outside Canada.
The following is the full list of the 16 occupations:
- payroll administrators
- dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
- nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
- elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
- sheriffs and bailiffs
- correctional service officers
- by-law enforcement and other regulatory officers
- estheticians, electrologists and related occupations
- residential and commercial installers and servicers
- pest controllers and fumigators
- other repairers and servicers
- transport truck drivers
- bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators
- heavy equipment operators
- aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors
Family member’s open work permit for all-level jobs will be available since January 2023
Another new policy is the “family work permit”. Family members previously can only apply to work permit when the spouse is in high-skill occupations, that means jobs usually require completion of post-secondary education. Now the new pathway will enable all-level occupations in 3 phrases starting in January 2023. In addition to health care sector, trades and hospitality such as positions in tourism sector are very likely included.
We’re keeping following up the new policies regarding new policies in addressing labour shortage in Canada. Please contact us should you have relevant questions.