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2131 Civil engineers Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 21 : Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences     Civil engineers plan, design, develop and manage projects for the construction or repair of buildings, earth structures, powerhouses, roads, airports, railways, rapid transit facilities, bridges, tunnels,

2255 Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences   Technical occupations in geomatics include aerial survey, remote sensing, geographic information systems, cartographic and photogrammetric technologists and technicians, who gather, analyze,

6311 Food service supervisors   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 63 : Service supervisors and specialized service occupations     Food service supervisors, supervise, direct and co-ordinate the activities of workers who prepare, portion and serve food. They are employed by hospitals and other health care establishments and

6551 Customer services representatives – financial institutions   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 65 : Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations     Customer service representatives in this unit group process customers’ financial transactions and provide information on related banking products and services. They are

1222 Executive assistants Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 12 : Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations     Executive assistants co-ordinate administrative procedures, public relations activities and research and analysis functions for members of legislative assemblies, ministers, deputy ministers, corporate officials and executives, committees and boards

40. When does the six-month processing timeline begin and end?   Category:  Processing Times     The six months begins once Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) confirms that a person has submitted a complete electronic application for permanent residence through the online system. It ends when a final decision is

6321 Chefs   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 63 : Service supervisors and specialized service occupations     This unit group includes various types of chefs who plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities and who prepare and cook meals and specialty foods. They are employed in

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

5121 Authors and writers   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 51 : Professional occupations in art and culture     Authors and writers plan, research and write books, scripts, storyboards, plays, essays, speeches, manuals, specifications and other non-journalistic articles for publication or presentation. They are

7252 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Steamfitters and pipefitters lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals and fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating

1251 Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 12 : Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations   Court reporters record and transcribe verbatim the proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies and committees, and prepare transcripts for use by judges, tribunals and quasi-judicial

2123 Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 21 : Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences     Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists provide assistance and advice to farmers on all aspects of farm management, cultivation, fertilization, harvesting, soil erosion and

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

9532 Furniture and fixture assemblers and inspectors Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 95 : Assemblers in manufacturing     Assemblers in this unit group assemble parts to form subassemblies or complete articles of furniture and fixtures. Inspectors in this unit group inspect furniture and fixture subassemblies and

7533 Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations 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 lock gates, bridges and similar equipment along canal systems and

9. What is the process for potential candidates who want to use both a Provincial Nominee Program and Express Entry?   Category: Provinces/Territories     There are two ways to do this. A person can: apply to the PNP first, get a nomination and then fill out an Express Entry

9222 Supervisors, electronics 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 who assemble, fabricate, test, repair and inspect electronic parts, components and systems. They

5223 Graphic arts technicians   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 52 : Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport     Graphic arts technicians assist in conceptualizing a project, interpreting design specifications or sketches, preparing the page make-up, lay-out and lettering, and preparing production

2242 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences   Electronic service technicians service and repair household and business electronic equipment such as audio and video systems, computers and peripherals,

4216 Other instructors   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 42 : Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services     Instructors in this unit group teach courses, such as motor vehicle or motorcycle driving, sailing and navigation, sewing or other

1513 Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors   Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 15 : Distribution, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations     Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors pick up and deliver letters, parcels, packages, newspapers, flyers and other items within and between establishments. They are employed by

9534 Furniture finishers and refinishers Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 95 : Assemblers in manufacturing     Furniture finishers finish new wood or metal furniture to specified colour and finish. They are employed in furniture manufacturing plants, retail furniture stores or refinishing and repair shops. Furniture refinishers

8231 Underground production and development miners Category: Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations Major Group 82 : Supervisors and technical occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production     Underground production and development miners drill, blast, operate mining machinery, and perform related duties to extract coal and ore

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

6562 Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 65 : Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations     Workers in this unit group provide facial and body treatments designed to enhance an individual’s physical appearance. They are employed in beauty salons,

5226 Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 52 : Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport     This unit group includes a range of technical, co-ordinating and supervisory workers who

9612 Labourers in metal fabrication Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 96 : Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities     Labourers in this unit group remove excess metal and unwanted materials from metal parts, castings and other metal products and perform other labouring activities. They are employed

3213 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians   Category: Health occupations Major Group 32 : Technical occupations in health     Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians provide technical support to veterinarians by caring for animals and assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health disorders. They are employed

2141 Industrial and manufacturing engineers Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 21 : Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences     Industrial and manufacturing engineers conduct studies, and develop and supervise programs to achieve the best use of equipment, human resources, technology, materials and procedures

9531 Boat assemblers and inspectors Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 95 : Assemblers in manufacturing     Boat assemblers assemble wooden, fibreglass and metal boats, such as sailboats, motorboats, canoes and cabin cruisers. Boat inspectors check assembled boats to ensure proper product quality. They are employed by

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,

20. How is Job Bank being modernized?   Category:  Job Bank     Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) recently modernized Job Bank, which has resulted in: an improved online user experience; upgrades to the site’s security features to match industry standards; and more up-to-date labour market information so that

0414 Other managers in public administration Category: Management occupations Major Group 01-05 : Specialized middle management occupations     Managers in this unit group plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development of policies and programs which govern the daily operations of legislatures and other activities unique to government such

4111 Judges   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 41 : Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services     Judges adjudicate civil and criminal cases and administer justice in courts of law. Judges preside over federal and provincial courts.

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,

2173 Software engineers and designers   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 21 : Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences     Software engineers and designers research, design, evaluate, integrate and maintain software applications, technical environments, operating systems, embedded software, information warehouses and telecommunications software.

7331 Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics install and maintain oil, coal and wood heating systems in residential and commercial buildings. They are employed

7362 Railway conductors and brakemen/women Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     Railway conductors co-ordinate and supervise the activities of passenger and freight train crew members. Brakemen check train brakes and other systems and equipment prior to

1253 Records management technicians   Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 12 : Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations   Records management technicians operate and maintain systems for the collection, classification, retrieval and retention of records, images, documents and information. Records management technicians are employed throughout the

0013 Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services Category: Management occupations Major Group 00 : Legislators and senior management   Senior managers in this unit group are usually appointed by a board of directors, to which they report. They work either alone or in conjunction with the board

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

0511 Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers Category: Management occupations Major Group 01-05 : Specialized middle management occupations     This unit group includes managers who plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of libraries, archives, museums, art galleries or departments within such institutions. They are employed in

4215 Instructors of persons with disabilities   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 42 : Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services     Instructors of persons with disabilities teach children and adults using a variety of techniques to facilitate communication,

4312 Firefighters   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 43 : Occupations in front-line public protection services     Firefighters carry out firefighting and fire prevention activities, and assist in other emergencies. They are employed by municipal, provincial and federal governments and by

7281 Bricklayers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Bricklayers lay bricks, concrete blocks, stone and other similar materials to construct or repair walls, arches, chimneys, fireplaces and other structures in accordance with blueprints and specifications. They

4169 Other professional occupations in social science, n.e.c.   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 41 : Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services     This unit group includes anthropologists, archaeologists, geographers, historians, linguists, political scientists, sociologists and other

16. Can an Express Entry candidate come to Canada and start working before they get their permanent residence visa?   Category: Employers     Express Entry candidates cannot usually come to Canada to work until they have their permanent resident visa. In some cases, candidates will already be in Canada

7622 Railway and motor transport labourers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 76 : Trades helpers, construction labourers and related occupations     Railway and motor transport labourers perform a variety of tasks to assist track maintenance workers and railway yard workers, or motor transport

8211 Supervisors, logging and forestry Category: Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations Major Group 82 : Supervisors and technical occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production     Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers engaged in logging operations and silvicultural operations. They

9447 Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 94 : Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers     Inspectors and graders in this unit group inspect and grade textile, fabric, fur and leather products. They are

0421 Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training Category: Management occupations Major Group 01-05 : Specialized middle management occupations     This unit group includes faculty administrators and registrars of colleges or universities and administrators of vocational training schools. Faculty administrators manage the academic and related activities of faculties of