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3111 Specialist physicians   Category: Health occupations Major Group 31 : Professional occupations in health (except nursing)     This unit group includes specialist physicians in clinical medicine, in laboratory medicine and in surgery. Specialists in clinical medicine diagnose and treat diseases and physiological or psychiatric disorders and act as

7232 Tool and die makers   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Tool and die makers make, repair and modify custom-made, prototype or special tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and gauges using various metals, alloys and plastics

7373 Water well drillers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     Water well drillers operate a variety of mobile water well drilling rigs and equipment to drill and monitor residential, commercial and industrial water wells. They are

1432 Payroll clerks Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 14 : Office support occupations     Payroll clerks collect, verify and process payroll information and determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees within a department, company or other establishment. They are employed by payroll administration companies and by

5225 Audio and video recording technicians   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 52 : Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport     Audio and video recording technicians operate equipment to record, mix and edit sound, music and videotape, for motion pictures, television and

7514 Delivery and courier service drivers   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 75 : Transport and heavy equipment operation and related maintenance occupations     Delivery and courier service drivers drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various products. They

1111 Financial auditors and accountants Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 11 : Professional occupations in business and finance     Financial auditors examine and analyze the accounting and financial records of individuals and establishments to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures. Accountants plan,

6345 Upholsterers   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 63 : Service supervisors and specialized service occupations     Upholsterers cover furniture, fixtures and similar items with fabric, leather or other upholstery materials. They are employed by furniture, aircraft, motor vehicle and other manufacturing companies, furniture retail outlets and

3011 Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors   Category: Health occupations Major Group 30 : Professional occupations in nursing     Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors co-ordinate and supervise the activities of registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel in the provision of patient care. They are employed

6. Will there be a cap on the number of candidates admitted to the Express Entry pool?   Category: General questions about Express Entry   There is no limit to the number of people who may enter the Express Entry pool. We expect this to result in a range of

35. What is the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and how does it work?   Category:  Comprehensive Ranking System     The CRS is the new system we will use to assess and score Express Entry candidates. It has been created based on extensive research on the best predictors of economic

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

17. Will candidates with job offers be given priority?   Category: Employers     A job offer supported by an Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) will give a candidate enough additional points to be invited to apply at the next eligible draw of candidates. Potential candidates who have a valid

3125 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating   Category: Health occupations Major Group 31 : Professional occupations in health (except nursing)     This unit group includes health professionals who diagnose and treat the diseases and injuries of patients and who are not elsewhere classified. This includes doctors

5132 Conductors, composers and arrangers   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 51 : Professional occupations in art and culture     This unit group includes those who conduct bands and orchestras, compose musical works and arrange instrumental and vocal compositions. They are employed by symphony

6316 Other services supervisors   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 63 : Service supervisors and specialized service occupations     Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of dry cleaning, laundry, ironing, pressing and finishing workers, theatre ushers and attendants, sports and recreation club workers,

15. Can an employer who currently employs a temporary foreign worker (TFW) use Express Entry to support their application for permanent residence?   Category: Employers     Yes. As long as the TFW is in Canada working under a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), you can offer them a

1114 Other financial officers Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 11 : Professional occupations in business and finance     This unit group includes professional occupations in finance not elsewhere classified such as financial planners, financial examiners and inspectors, financial investigators, financial underwriters, mortgage brokers and trust officers.

4165 Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 41 : Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services     Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, produce reports and administer health

26. Will there be any cost for employers to use the Employer Liaison Network (ELN)?   Category:  Employer Liaison Network     No. The ELN will help employers understand the Express Entry system and work to increase the employer’s part in recruiting and selecting permanent residents. Apply for your assessment

9217 Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 92 : Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators     Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers engaged in textile, fabric, fur and

3114 Veterinarians   Category: Health occupations Major Group 31 : Professional occupations in health (except nursing)     Veterinarians prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and disorders in animals and advise clients on the feeding, hygiene, housing and general care of animals. Veterinarians work in private practice or may be employed

6532 Outdoor sport and recreational guides   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 65 : Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations     Outdoor sport and recreational guides organize and conduct trips or expeditions for sports enthusiasts, adventurers, tourists and resort guests. They are employed by

0631 Restaurant and food service managers Category: Management occupations Major Group 06 : Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer services     Restaurant and food service managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of restaurants, bars, cafeterias and other food and beverage services. They

6513 Food and beverage servers   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 65 : Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations     Food and beverage servers take patrons’ food and beverage orders and serve orders to patrons. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, bars, taverns, private

7384 Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c. Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     This unit group includes tradespersons and related skilled workers, not elsewhere classified, who repair, service, install, calibrate or fabricate a variety of products.

5252 Coaches   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 52 : Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport     Coaches prepare and train individual athletes or teams for competitive events. They are employed by national and provincial sports organizations, professional and amateur sports teams,

9524 Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 95 : Assemblers in manufacturing     Assemblers in this unit group assemble prefabricated parts to produce household, commercial and industrial appliances and equipment. Inspectors in this unit group inspect and test

2232 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences   Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in mechanical engineering fields such as the design,

1252 Health information management occupations Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 12 : Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations   Health information management technicians and related workers collect, code, record, review and manage health information. They are employed by hospitals, clinics, workplace health and safety boards, health

21. How does Job Bank work with Express Entry?   Category:  Job Bank     Job Bank and Express Entry let eligible employers in Canada and eligible skilled foreign nationals connect with one another more easily. Every effort must be made by the employer to first try and find a Canadian

0111 Financial managers Category: Management occupations Major Group 01-05 : Specialized middle management occupations     Financial managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of financial and accounting departments. They develop and implement the financial policies and systems of establishments. Financial managers establish performance standards and prepare various

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

6722 Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 66 : Sales support occupations     This unit group includes amusement occupations such as operators of amusement rides, games and other attractions, and attendants in amusement, recreation and sports facilities who assist patrons,

4153 Family, marriage and other related counsellors   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 41 : Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services     Family, marriage and other related counsellors assist individuals and groups of clients to identify, understand

0513 Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors Category: Management occupations Major Group 01-05 : Specialized middle management occupations     This unit group includes managers who plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of comprehensive recreational, sports and fitness programs and services, national or provincial sports governing

1521 Shippers and receivers Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 15 : Distribution, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations     Shippers and receivers ship, receive and record the movement of parts, supplies, materials, equipment and stock to and from an establishment. They are employed in the public sector

2231 Civil engineering technologists and technicians   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences   Civil engineering technologists and technicians provide technical support and services to scientists, engineers and other professionals, or may work independently in fields

7282 Concrete finishers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Concrete finishers smooth and finish freshly poured concrete, apply curing or surface treatments and install, maintain and restore various masonry structures such as foundations, floors, ceilings, sidewalks,

6322 Cooks   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 63 : Service supervisors and specialized service occupations     Cooks prepare and cook a wide variety of foods. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, hospitals and other health care institutions, central food commissaries, educational institutions and other establishments. Cooks

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

9241 Power engineers and power systems operators Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 92 : Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators     Power engineers operate and maintain reactors, turbines, boilers, generators, stationary engines and auxiliary equipment to generate electrical power and to provide heat,

5243 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 52 : Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport     Designers in this unit group conceptualize and produce designs for film, television, theatre and video productions, garments and textiles,

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

6552 Other customer and information services representatives   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 65 : Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations     This unit group includes customer and information services representatives who answer enquiries and provide information regarding an establishment’s goods, services and policies

7293 Insulators Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Insulators apply insulation materials to plumbing, air-handling, heating, cooling and refrigeration systems, piping equipment and pressure vessels, and walls, floors and ceilings of buildings and other structures, to

6313 Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 63 : Service supervisors and specialized service occupations     Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of hotel accommodation service clerks, casino workers, reservation clerks and other travel and accommodations

7236 Ironworkers   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Ironworkers fabricate, erect, hoist, install, repair and service structural ironwork, precast concrete, concrete reinforcing materials, curtain walls, ornamental iron and other metals used in the construction of

6721 Support occupations in accommodation, travel and facilities set-up services Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 66 : Sales support occupations     This unit group includes workers who carry hotel guests’ luggage and escort guests to their rooms, carry travellers’ luggage at airports, in railway stations and aboard

2112 Chemists Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 21 : Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences     Chemists conduct research and analysis in support of industrial operations, product and process development, quality control, environmental control, medical diagnosis and treatment, biotechnology, nanotechnology and other applications.

2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences   Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the design, development,

2121 Biologists and related scientists Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 21 : Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences     Biologists and related scientists conduct basic and applied research to extend knowledge of living organisms, to manage natural resources, and to develop new practices