On August 22, 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited 1,287 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through the Skilled Trades Stream during an Express Entry draw.
CRS Score Requirement for the OINP Draw
In this round, the draw targeted profiles with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 400 and 435, specifically those with experience in one of the 46 skilled trades listed under primary NOC codes. Express Entry profiles created between August 22, 2023, and August 22, 2024, that met these criteria were eligible for this OINP draw.
The score range has expanded compared to the previous OINP Skilled Trades Stream draw. The lower limit dropped by 8 points, from 408 to 400, while the upper limit remained unchanged.
Impact of Occupation Exclusions on Trade Candidates
However, some candidates in the trades pool have voiced concerns over the exclusion of profiles with experience in the remaining 35-36 occupations from both OINP and Federal Express Entry draws.
Successful candidates now have 45 days to accept the invitation and submit a complete application for provincial nomination. Receiving this nomination will add 600 points to their current Express Entry profile, increasing their CRS score to between 1,000 and 1,035, which almost guarantees selection in future Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) or all-program Express Entry draws.
For this draw, candidates did not need a separate OINP profile. Instead, qualifying profiles had to match one of the allowed trade occupations. OINP regularly reviews the IRCC-managed Express Entry pool to identify profiles that may qualify for an Ontario Express Entry stream.
List of Eligible Occupations for the OINP Express Entry Draw
Here are the eligible occupations for this OINP draw:
| Occupation |
NOC Code |
| Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping, erecting trades, and related occupations |
(NOC 72010) |
| Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades, and telecommunications occupations |
(NOC 72011) |
| Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades |
(NOC 72012) |
| Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades |
(NOC 72013) |
| Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades |
(NOC 72020) |
| Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews |
(NOC 72021) |
| Supervisors, printing and related occupations |
(NOC 72022) |
| Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors |
(NOC 72100) |
| Tool and die makers |
(NOC 72101) |
| Sheet metal workers |
(NOC 72102) |
| Boilermakers |
(NOC 72103) |
| Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters |
(NOC 72104) |
| Ironworkers |
(NOC 72105) |
| Electricians (except industrial and power system) |
(NOC 72200) |
| Industrial electricians |
(NOC 72201) |
| Electrical power line and cable workers |
(NOC 72203) |
| Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians |
(NOC 72205) |
| Plumbers |
(NOC 72300) |
| Steamfitters, pipefitters, and sprinkler system installers |
(NOC 72301) |
| Gas fitters |
(NOC 72302) |
| Carpenters |
(NOC 72310) |
| Cabinetmakers |
(NOC 72311) |
| Bricklayers |
(NOC 72320) |
| Insulators |
(NOC 72321) |
| Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics |
(NOC 72400) |
| Heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics |
(NOC 72402) |
| Railway carmen/women |
(NOC 72403) |
| Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors |
(NOC 72404) |
| Elevator constructors and mechanics |
(NOC 72406) |
| Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers |
(NOC 72410) |
| Electrical mechanics |
(NOC 72422) |
| Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, and other related mechanics |
(NOC 72423) |
| Crane operators |
(NOC 72500) |
| Concrete finishers |
(NOC 73100) |
| Tilesetters |
(NOC 73101) |
| Plasterers, drywall installers, finishers, and lathers |
(NOC 73102) |
| Roofers and shingles |
(NOC 73110) |
| Glaziers |
(NOC 73111) |
| Floor covering installers |
(NOC 73113) |
| Residential and commercial installers and servicers |
(NOC 73200) |
| General building maintenance workers and building superintendents |
(NOC 73201) |
| Pest controllers and fumigators |
(NOC 73202) |
| Other repairers and servicers |
(NOC 73209) |
| Heavy equipment operators |
(NOC 73400) |
| Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying, and construction |
(NOC 73402) |
| Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services |
(NOC 82031) |
Requirements for the OINP Skilled Trades Stream
To be eligible for the OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades stream, candidates must meet the following conditions:
- An active Express Entry profile.
- At least one year of full-time work experience (or equivalent part-time) in Ontario within the last two years in one of the eligible trade occupations.
Some exclusions apply to specific groups within the eligible occupations:
| Major Groups |
Exclusions |
| Major Group 72 |
Excludes transportation officers |
| Major Group 73, 82, 83, 93 |
Excludes aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors |
| Minor Group 6320 |
Excludes chefs |
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