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7253 Gas fitters Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Gas fitters install, inspect, repair and maintain gas lines and gas equipment such as meters, regulators and heating units in residential, commercial and industrial establishments. They are

6411 Sales and account representatives – wholesale trade (non-technical)   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 64 : Sales representatives and salespersons – wholesale and retail trade     Sales representatives, wholesale trade (non-technical), sell non-technical goods and services to retail, wholesale, commercial, industrial, professional and other clients domestically

2281 Computer network technicians   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences     Computer network technicians establish, operate, maintain and co-ordinate the use of local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), mainframe networks, hardware, software

0121 Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers Category: Management occupations Major Group 01-05 : Specialized middle management occupations     Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of departments or establishments that provide insurance, mortgage, real estate and investment services. They

38. How long is an Invitation to Apply (ITA) valid for?   Category:  Invitation to Apply     Candidates who get an ITA will have 60 days to submit a complete electronic application for permanent residence. Extensions will not be granted.   Apply for your assessment under the Canadian Express

0412 Government managers – economic analysis, policy development and program administration   Category: Management occupations Major Group 01-05 : Specialized middle management occupations     Government managers in this unit group plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate economic policy, research and programs in areas of government activity such as taxation,

7322 Motor vehicle body repairers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     Motor vehicle body repairers repair and restore damaged motor vehicle body parts and interior finishing; repaint body surfaces; and repair and/or replace automotive glass. They

2233 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences   Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the development of

3236 Massage therapists   Category: Health occupations Major Group 32 : Technical occupations in health     Massage therapists assess soft tissues and joints of the body for treatment and prevention of dysfunction, injury, pain and physical disorders. Massage therapists work in private practice, including group or team practices, hospitals,

4168 Program officers unique to government   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 41 : Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services     Program officers in this unit group are primarily concerned with the administration and operation of government

1511 Mail, postal and related workers Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 15 : Distribution, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations     This unit group includes workers who process and sort mail and parcels in post offices, mail processing plants and internal mail rooms, and clerks who serve

0411 Government managers – health and social policy development and program administration Category: Management occupations Major Group 01-05 : Specialized middle management occupations     Government managers in this unit group plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development and administration of health care policies, social policies and related programs

3223 Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants   Category: Health occupations Major Group 32 : Technical occupations in health     Dental technologists and technicians design, prepare and fabricate dentures and dental devices as prescribed by dentists and other specialists. Dental laboratory assistants assist dental technologists and technicians in preparing

9521 Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 95 : Assemblers in manufacturing     Aircraft assemblers assemble, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft or aircraft subassemblies. Aircraft assembly inspectors inspect aircraft assemblies for adherence to

6343 Shoe repairers and shoemakers   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 63 : Service supervisors and specialized service occupations     Shoe repairers repair footwear and shoemakers make specialized and custom shoes and boots. They are employed in shoe repair shops or custom shoemaking establishments, or they may

7235 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters fabricate, assemble, fit and install steel or other metal components for buildings, bridges, tanks,

6531 Tour and travel guides   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 65 : Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations     Tour and travel guides escort individuals and groups on trips, on sightseeing tours of cities and on tours of historical sites and establishments such

8232 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers Category: Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations Major Group 82 : Supervisors and technical occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production     Oil and gas well drillers and well servicers control the operation of drilling and

1416 Court clerks Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 14 : Office support occupations     This unit group includes those who perform support functions in courts of law, such as calling court to order, preparing court dockets and maintaining exhibits. Court clerks are employed by federal, provincial

9231 Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 92 : Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators     Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing, operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and equipment to

7372 Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     Drillers in this unit group operate mobile drilling machines to bore blast holes in open-pit mines and quarries and to

1. What is Express Entry and how does it work? Category:  General questions about Express Entry     Express Entry is a new way of managing applications in a number of existing economic immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class. Provinces and territories

7522 Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 75 : Transport and heavy equipment operation and related maintenance occupations     This unit group includes workers who operate vehicles and equipment to maintain streets, highways and sewer systems

7531 Railway yard and track maintenance workers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 75 : Transport and heavy equipment operation and related maintenance occupations     Railway yard workers regulate yard traffic, couple and uncouple trains and perform related yard activities. Railway track maintenance workers

4423 By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers, n.e.c.   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 44 : Care providers and educational, legal and public protection support occupations     Officers and inspectors in this unit group enforce by-laws and regulations of provincial and

1241 Administrative assistants Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 12 : Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations   Administrative assistants perform a variety of administrative duties in support of managerial and professional employers. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors. Example Titles administrative assistant executive

9535 Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 95 : Assemblers in manufacturing     This unit group includes workers who assemble, finish and inspect plastic parts and finished products. They are employed by plastic products manufacturing companies and plastic parts divisions of

0651 Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c. Category: Management occupations Major Group 06 : Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer services     This unit group includes managers of establishments that provide services not elsewhere classified, such as dry cleaning, hairdressing or residential cleaning. This

3142 Physiotherapists   Category: Health occupations Major Group 31 : Professional occupations in health (except nursing)     Physiotherapists assess patients and plan and carry out individually designed treatment programs to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients. Physiotherapists are employed in hospitals,

7231 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Machinists set up and operate a variety of machine tools to cut or grind metal, plastic or other materials to make or

9616 Labourers in textile processing Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 96 : Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities     Labourers in textile processing perform a variety of manual duties to assist in processing fibres into yarn or thread, or to assist in weaving, knitting, bleaching, dyeing

42. Do I need to get an Education Credential Assessment (ECA)?   Category:  Language Testing and Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs)     An ECA is required for candidates in the Express Entry pool who wish to be considered for draws related to the Federal Skilled Worker Program, unless they were

5134 Dancers   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 51 : Professional occupations in art and culture     This unit group includes dancers and dance teachers. Dancers are employed by ballet and dance companies, television and film productions and night clubs and similar establishments. Dance

7313 Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics install, maintain, repair and overhaul residential central air conditioning systems, commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems and

1414 Receptionists Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 14 : Office support occupations     Receptionists greet people arriving at offices, hospitals and other establishments, direct visitors to appropriate person or service, answer and forward telephone calls, take messages, schedule appointments and perform other clerical duties. They are

2132 Mechanical engineers Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 21 : Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences     Mechanical engineers research, design and develop machinery and systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning, power generation, transportation, processing and manufacturing. They also perform duties related

19. Will an employer need an Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire an Express Entry candidate?   Category:  Labour Market Impact Assessments     In most cases, employers will need an LMIA from ESDC. An employer may use an existing LMIA to hire their temporary foreign worker permanently. Apply

9232 Petroleum, gas and chemical process operators Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 92 : Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators     Petroleum, gas and chemical process operators monitor and operate petroleum, petrochemical and chemical plants and monitor, adjust and maintain processing units and

3411 Dental assistants   Category: Health occupations Major Group 34 : Assisting occupations in support of health services     Dental assistants assist dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists during the examination and treatment of patients and perform clerical functions. Dental assistants work in dentists’ offices, community health centres, clinics

7294 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Painters and decorators apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures. They are employed by

6346 Funeral directors and embalmers   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 63 : Service supervisors and specialized service occupations     Funeral directors co-ordinate and arrange all aspects of funeral services. Embalmers prepare the remains of deceased persons for public visitation and burial. Funeral directors and embalmers are

11. Have employers in Canada already been consulted on Express Entry?   Category: Employers     Yes. Starting in fall 2012, Citizenship and Immigration (CIC) held consultations with employers in Canada on building a fast and flexible immigration system. CIC is working closely with provincial/territorial partners and ESDC to hold

39. How will Express Entry result in faster processing times?   Category:  Processing Times     Under Express Entry, we will only accept applications from people we have invited to come to Canada. This will prevent the growth of backlogs by ensuring that only the candidates who are most likely

7444 Pest controllers and fumigators Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 74 : Other installers, repairers and servicers and material handlers     Pest controllers and fumigators inspect buildings and outside areas for pest infestation and spray chemical treatments to kill noxious and destructive insects,

4162 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 41 : Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services     Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts conduct research, monitor data, analyze information and

52. What funding is in place to support the implementation of Express Entry?   Category:  Budget funding and Legislation     Economic Action Plan 2014 committed $14 million over two years and $4.7 million ongoing to implement the Express Entry system. Additionally, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) received funding for two

36. How does a candidate get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence?   Category:  Invitation to Apply     Candidates in the pool will be issued an ITA for permanent residence when they: have a job offer supported by an Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from an employer

3113 Dentists   Category: Health occupations Major Group 31 : Professional occupations in health (except nursing)     Dentists diagnose, treat, prevent and control disorders of the teeth and mouth. They work in private practice or may be employed in hospitals, clinics, public health facilities or universities. Example Titles dentist

0422 School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education   Category: Management occupations Major Group 01-05 : Specialized middle management occupations     School principals plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of teachers and other staff of an elementary or secondary school. They are employed by public

4151 Psychologists   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 41 : Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services     Psychologists assess and diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients, provide therapy, conduct research and apply theory relating to

3222 Dental hygienists and dental therapists   Category: Health occupations Major Group 32 : Technical occupations in health     Dental hygienists provide dental hygiene treatment and information related to the prevention of diseases and disorders of the teeth and mouth. They are employed in dentists’ offices, hospitals, clinics, educational

4313 Non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Forces   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 43 : Occupations in front-line public protection services     This unit group consists of Canadian Forces personnel who are non-commissioned officers (NCOs) or members of other non-commissioned ranks.