Potential Top Occupations Targeted by the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) in 2025
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is a pathway for skilled workers to gain permanent residency in Canada, particularly those with job offers in Ontario. Two key streams under this program—the Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream and the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream—frequently issue invitations to apply (ITAs) for specific occupations. Let’s dive into the most sought-after professions within healthcare, skilled trades, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), and other priority sectors.
Healthcare Occupations
Healthcare roles remain a priority for OINP, addressing critical labor shortages in this sector. Here is a comprehensive list of in-demand healthcare professions:
NOC 30010 - Managers in health care
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
Healthcare occupations consistently receive targeted invitations due to Ontario’s aging population and growing demand for healthcare services.
Skilled Trades Occupations
Ontario’s construction, manufacturing, and skilled trades industries are vital to its economy, making these occupations highly sought after:
NOC 72010 - Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
NOC 72011 - Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
NOC 72012 - Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
NOC 72013 - Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
NOC 72020 - Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
NOC 72021 - Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
NOC 72022 - Supervisors, printing and related occupations
NOC 72100 - Machinists and machining and 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 (except industrial and power system)
NOC 72201 - Industrial electricians
NOC 72203 - Electrical power line and cable workers
NOC 72205 - Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television 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 aircraft 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 other related mechanics
NOC 72500 - Crane operators
NOC 73100 - Concrete finishers
NOC 73101 - Tilesetters
NOC 73102 - Plasterers, drywall installers and 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 - surface mining, quarrying and construction
NOC 82031 - Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
The growing infrastructure projects across Ontario contribute to the increasing demand for skilled trades professionals.
STEM Occupations
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals are critical to driving innovation and maintaining Ontario’s competitive edge. Some of the top targeted STEM occupations include:
NOC 20012 - Computer and information systems managers
NOC 21211 - Data Scientists
NOC 21220 - Cybersecurity specialists
NOC 21221 - Business system specialists
NOC 21222 - Information systems specialists
NOC 21223 - Database analysts and data administrators
NOC 21230 - Computer systems developers and programmers
NOC 21231 - Software engineers and designers
NOC 21232 - Software developers and programmers
NOC 21233 - Web designers
NOC 21234 - Web developers and programmers
NOC 21311 - Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
NOC 22220 - Computer network technicians
NOC 22221 - User support technicians
NOC 22222 - Information systems testing technicians
The rise of tech hubs in Ontario’s cities, such as Toronto and Waterloo, underscores the need for professionals in these fields.
Other Priority Occupations
In addition to healthcare, trades, and STEM, the OINP targets other priority roles that meet specific labor market needs. Examples include:
NOC 00015 – Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities
NOC 12200 - Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
NOC 13101 - Property administrators
NOC 13102 - Payroll administrators
NOC 10010 - Financial managers
NOC 10011 - Human resources managers
NOC 10022 - Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
NOC 11100 - Financial auditors and accountants
NOC 11200 - Human resources professionals
NOC 11202 - Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
NOC 12100 - Executive assistants
NOC 12102 - Procurement and purchasing agents and officers
NOC 21300 - Civil engineers
NOC 21301 - Mechanical engineers
NOC 21310 - Electrical and electronics engineers
NOC 22212 - Drafting technologists and technicians
NOC 22233 - Construction inspectors
NOC 22303 - Construction estimators
NOC 22310 - Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
NOC 22311 - Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
NOC 52121 - Interior designers and interior decorators
NOC 60010 - Corporate sales managers
NOC 10012 - Purchasing managers
NOC 10020 - Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers
NOC 10021 - Banking, credit and other investment managers
NOC 10029 - Other business services managers
NOC 11101 - Financial and investment analysts
NOC 11103 - Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
NOC 11201 - Professional occupations in business management consulting
NOC 12010 - Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers
NOC 12011 - Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
NOC 12012 - Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers
NOC 12101 - Human resources and recruitment officers
NOC 12103 - Conference and event planners
NOC 12110 - Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations
NOC 12111 - Health information management occupations
NOC 12112 - Records management technicians
NOC 12113 - Statistical officers and related research support occupations
NOC 12201 - Insurance adjusters and claims examiners
NOC 12202 - Insurance underwriters
NOC 12203 - Assessors, valuators and appraisers
NOC 13111 - Legal administrative assistants
NOC 13112 - Medical administrative assistants
NOC 13200 - Customs, ship and other brokers
NOC 20010 - Engineering managers
NOC 20011 - Architecture and science managers
NOC 21102 - Geoscientists and oceanographers
NOC 21111 - Forestry professionals
NOC 21200 - Architects
NOC 21201 - Landscape architects
NOC 21202 - Urban and land use planners
NOC 21203 - Land surveyors
NOC 21210 - Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
NOC 21320 - Chemical engineers
NOC 21321 - Industrial and manufacturing engineers
NOC 21322 - Metallurgical and materials engineers
NOC 21330 - Mining engineers
NOC 21331 - Geological engineers
NOC 21332 - Petroleum engineers
NOC 21390 - Aerospace engineers
NOC 21399 - Other professional engineers, n.e.c.
NOC 22101 - Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
NOC 22112 - Forestry technologists and technicians
NOC 22114 - Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
NOC 22210 - Architectural technologists and technicians
NOC 22211 - Industrial designers
NOC 22213 - Land survey technologists and technicians
NOC 22214 - Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
NOC 22230 - Non-destructive testers and inspectors
NOC 22231 - Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers
NOC 22300 - Civil engineering technologists and technicians
NOC 22302 - Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
NOC 22312 - Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
NOC 22313 - Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
NOC 40010 - Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration
NOC 40011 - Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration
NOC 40012 - Government managers - education policy development and program administration
NOC 40019 - Other managers in public administration
NOC 40020 - Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training
NOC 40021 - School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
NOC 40030 - Managers in social, community and correctional services
NOC 41200 - University professors and lecturers
NOC 41300 - Social workers
NOC 41302 - Ecclesiastical occupations
NOC 41401 - Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts
NOC 42201 - Social and community service workers
NOC 42202 - Early childhood educators and assistants
NOC 42203 - Instructors of persons with disabilities
NOC 43200 - Sheriffs and bailiffs
NOC 43201 - Correctional service officers
NOC 43202 - By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers
NOC 51120 - Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
NOC 52119 - Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
NOC 52120 – Graphic designers and illustrators
NOC 80010 - Managers in natural resources production and fishing
NOC 80020 - Managers in agriculture
NOC 80021 - Managers in horticulture
NOC 80022 - Managers in aquaculture
NOC 82020 - Supervisors, mining and quarrying
NOC 82021 - Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
NOC 82031 - Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
NOC 83100 - Underground production and development miners
NOC 83101 - Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
NOC 83110 - Logging machinery operators
These roles are essential in supporting various sectors, particularly office administration, education, and production industries.
Conclusion
The OINP’s focus on specific occupations reflects Ontario’s commitment to addressing labor shortages and strengthening its economy. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, skilled tradesperson, or tech expert, understanding these targeted occupations can help you strategize your pathway to permanent residency.
To stay informed about the latest updates and invitations, regularly check the official OINP website. If you’re planning to apply, ensure your occupation aligns with these priorities to increase your chances of success.