Canada’s Ontario province targets health professionals in the latest round of provincial invitations.
On March 7, 2024, Ontario sent out 2,104 notifications of interest (NOIs). Candidates were invited under the Express Entry linked Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream. Those with the relevant job experience in a healthcare occupation were invited, provided they had a ranking score of CRS 352-421.
Ontario is one of the provinces participating in Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A nomination by a province/territory in Canada can expedite your Canadian permanent residency. A Nomination Certificate - such as the one issued by the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) - can be used to apply for a Canada PR visa to the Canadian Government.
Candidates who received invitation were those who had -
2,104 NOIs were issued to HCP candidates by the OINP on March 7, 2024.
To receive an invitation in the latest PNP draw by Ontario, you must have work experience in a healthcare occupation. The specific occupation code, as per Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC), must be given as “primary NOC” on your profile.
Ontario PNP March 7, 2024 Draw | Healthcare Occupations
Occupation code |
Occupation |
Occupation code |
Occupation |
NOC 30010 |
Managers in health care |
NOC 31100 |
Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine |
NOC 31101 |
Specialists in surgery |
NOC 31102 |
General practitioners and family physicians |
NOC 31103 |
Veterinarians |
NOC 31110 |
Dentists |
NOC 31111 |
Optometrists |
NOC 31112 |
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists |
NOC 31120 |
Pharmacists |
NOC 31121 |
Dietitians and nutritionists |
NOC 31200 |
Psychologists |
NOC 31201 |
Chiropractors |
NOC 31202 |
Physiotherapists |
NOC 31203 |
Occupational therapists |
NOC 31204 |
Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment |
NOC 31209 |
Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating |
NOC 31300 |
Nursing coordinators and supervisors |
NOC 31301 |
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
NOC 31302 |
Nurse practitioners |
NOC 31303 |
Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals |
NOC 32100 |
Opticians |
NOC 32101 |
Licensed practical nurses |
NOC 32102 |
Paramedical occupations |
NOC 32103 |
Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists |
NOC 32104 |
Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians |
NOC 32109 |
Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment |
NOC 32110 |
Denturists |
NOC 32111 |
Dental hygienists and dental therapists |
NOC 32112 |
Dental technologists and technicians |
NOC 32120 |
Medical laboratory technologists |
NOC 32121 |
Medical radiation technologists |
NOC 32122 |
Medical sonographers |
NOC 32123 |
Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists |
NOC 32124 |
Pharmacy technicians |
NOC 32129 |
Other medical technologists and technicians |
NOC 32200 |
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists |
NOC 32201 |
Massage therapists |
NOC 32209 |
Other practitioners of natural healing |
NOC 33100 |
Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants |
NOC 33101 |
Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations |
NOC 33102 |
Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates |
NOC 33103 |
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants |
NOC 33109 |
Other assisting occupations in support of health services' |
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