Starting this year, the Express Entry system is evolving, prioritizing specific trades and profiles through selections based on sets or categories. These selections are designed to meet the current needs of the Canadian job market. Let's find out which occupations and profiles will be prioritized in 2023:
French language skills
To be eligible for this package, you must meet the following conditions:
- Obtain a minimum score of 7 on the French language test (TEF Canada or TCF Canada) for the 4 language skills (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) of the Canadian Language Benchmarks;
- Meet all the requirements set out in the instructions for an invitation round for this package.
Health professions
Eligibility
To be eligible for this package, you must meet the following conditions:
- have accumulated, over the past 3 years, at least 6 months of continuous full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience in one of the occupations listed in the table below, in Canada or abroad;
- meet all the requirements set out in the instructions for a round of invitations.
Professions concerned, NOC code and TEER
| Occupation | NOC 2021 Code | TEER Category |
| Physician assistants, midwives and paramedical professionals | 31303 | 1 |
| Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates | 33102 | 3 |
| Pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants | 33103 | 3 |
| Medical laboratory assistants and related technical assistants | 33101 | 3 |
| Audiologists and speech therapists | 31112 | 1 |
| Other health services support staff | 33109 | 3 |
| Other technical personnel in therapy and diagnostics | 32109 | 2 |
| Other alternative practitioners | 32209 | 2 |
| Other professionals in health diagnosis and treatment | 31209 | 1 |
| Chiropractors | 31201 | 1 |
| School information consultants | 41320 | 1 |
| Nursing coordinators and supervisors | 31300 | 1 |
| Dentists | 31110 | 1 |
| Dietitians and nutritionists | 31121 | 1 |
| Occupational therapists | 31203 | 1 |
| Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses | 31301 | 1 |
| Practical nurses | 32101 | 2 |
| Nurse practitioners | 31302 | 1 |
| Respiratory therapists, cardiovascular perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists | 32103 | 2 |
| Instructors for people with disabilities | 42203 | 2 |
| Kinesiologists and other therapy and diagnostic professionals | 31204 | 1 |
| Massage therapists | 32201 | 2 |
| General practitioners and family physicians | 31102 | 1 |
| Optometrists | 31111 | 1 |
| Ambulance and paramedical staff | 32102 | 2 |
| Physiotherapists | 31202 | 1 |
| Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncturists | 32200 | 2 |
| Psychologists | 31200 | 1 |
| Surgical specialists | 31101 | 1 |
| Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine | 31100 | 1 |
| Medical Radiation Technologist | 32121 | 2 |
| Medical laboratory technicians | 32120 | 2 |
| Ultrasound Technologists | 32122 | 2 |
| Therapists in counseling and related specialized therapies | 41301 | 1 |
| Veterinarians | 31103 | 1 |
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) occupations
Eligibility
To be eligible for this package, you must meet the following conditions:
- have accumulated, over the past 3 years, at least 6 months of continuous full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience in one of the occupations listed in the table below, in Canada or abroad;
- meet all the requirements set out in the instructions for a round of invitations.
Professions concerned, NOC code and TEER
| Occupation | NOC 2021 Code | TEER Category |
| Database analysts and data administrators | 21223 | 1 |
| Architects | 21200 | 1 |
| Landscape architects | 21201 | 1 |
| Land surveyors | 21203 | 1 |
| Web Designers | 21233 | 1 |
| Software developers and programmers | 21232 | 1 |
| Computer systems developers and programmers | 21230 | 1 |
| Web developers and programmers | 21234 | 1 |
| Directors of architecture and science departments | 20011 | 0 |
| Engineering managers | 20010 | 0 |
| Computer systems managers | 20012 | 0 |
| Civil engineers | 21300 | 1 |
| Electrical and electronics engineers | 21310 | 1 |
| Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) | 21311 | 1 |
| Industrial and manufacturing engineers | 21321 | 1 |
| Software engineers and designers | 21231 | 1 |
| Metallurgical and materials engineers | 21322 | 1 |
| Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries | 21210 | 1 |
| Researchers, consultants and program officers, natural and applied sciences | 41400 | 1 |
| Data scientists | 21211 | 1 |
| Cybersecurity specialists | 21220 | 1 |
| Commercial systems specialists | 21221 | 1 |
| IT specialists | 21222 | 1 |
| Urban and land-use planners | 21202 | 1 |
Specialized trades
Eligibility
To be eligible for this package, you must :
- have accumulated, over the past 3 years, at least 6 months of continuous full-time work experience (or equivalent part-time experience) in one of the occupations listed in the table below, in Canada or abroad;
- meet all the requirements set out in the instructions for a round of invitations.
Professions concerned, NOC code and TEER
| Occupation | NOC 2021 Code | TEER Category |
| Residential and commercial equipment installation, maintenance and repair personnel | 73200 | 3 |
| Elevator constructors and mechanics | 72406 | 2 |
| Machine fitters | 72405 | 2 |
| Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics | 72402 | 2 |
| Millwrights and industrial mechanics | 72400 | 2 |
| Carpenters and joiners | 72310 | 2 |
| Plumbers | 72300 | 2 |
| Electricians (except industrial and power system electricians) | 72200 | 2 |
| Welders and soldering and welding machine operators | 72106 | 2 |
| Contractors and foremen in other construction trades and repair and installation services | 72014 | 2 |
Transport professions
Eligibility
To be eligible for this package, you must meet the following conditions:
- have accumulated, over the past 3 years, at least 6 months of continuous full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience in just one of the occupations listed in the table below,
- in Canada or abroad;
- meet all the requirements set out in the instructions for a round of invitations.
Professions concerned, NOC code and TEER
| Occupation | NOC 2021 Code | FEER 2021 packages |
| Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors | 93200 | 3 |
| Transport truck drivers | 73300 | 3 |
| Rail traffic controllers and maritime traffic regulators | 72604 | 2 |
| Inland waterway engineering officers | 72603 | 2 |
| Bridge officers for inland waterway transport | 72602 | 2 |
| Air traffic controllers and related staff | 72601 | 2 |
| Air transport pilots, navigators and flight instructors | 72600 | 2 |
| Aircraft mechanics and controllers | 72404 | 2 |
| Car repairers | 72403 | 2 |
| Transportation managers | 70020 | 0 |
Agriculture and agri-food professions
Eligibility
To be eligible for this package, you must :
- have accumulated, over the past 3 years, at least 6 months of continuous full-time work experience (or equivalent part-time experience) in one of the occupations listed in the table below, in Canada or abroad;
- meet all the requirements set out in the instructions for a round of invitations.
Professions concerned, NOC code and TEER
| Occupation | NOC 2021 Code | FEER 2021 packages |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticultural contractors and supervisors | 82031 | 2 |
| Farm service contractors and farm supervisors | 82030 | 2 |
| Butchers - wholesale and retail | 63201 | 3 |
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The adaptability of Express Entry reflects the evolution of Canada's job market. By targeting specific professions and profiles in 2023, the country is aiming for immigration that is more closely aligned with its economic needs, thus ensuring successful integration for new arrivals.
Source: IRCC website, information as of September 10, 2023
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