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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,

1221 Administrative officers Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 12 : Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations     Administrative officers oversee and implement administrative procedures, establish work priorities, conduct analyses of administrative operations and co-ordinate acquisition of administrative services such as office space, supplies and security

9536 Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 95 : Assemblers in manufacturing     Industrial painters and coaters operate and tend machines or use brushes and spray equipment to apply paint, enamel, lacquer or other non-metallic protective and decorative coatings

2211 Chemical technologists and technicians   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences   Chemical technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in chemical engineering, chemical and biochemical research and analysis, industrial

0711 Construction managers Category: Management occupations Major Group 07-09 : Middle management occupations in trades, transportation, production and utilities     Construction managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a construction company or a construction department within a company, under the direction of a general manager or

9434 Other wood processing machine operators Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 94 : Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers     Machine operators in this unit group operate and tend wood processing equipment and machines to remove bark from logs, produce wood chips, preserve

43. Does an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) mean that an applicant’s professional credentials have been recognized to get a license in a regulated profession?   Category:  Language Testing and Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs)     No. Getting an ECA for immigration does not mean that your work experience and professional

9437 Woodworking machine operators Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 94 : Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers     Woodworking machine operators set up, program and operate one or more woodworking machines to fabricate or repair wooden parts for furniture, fixtures or other wood

5112 Conservators and curators   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 51 : Professional occupations in art and culture     Conservators restore and conserve artifacts belonging to museums, galleries and owners of cultural property. Curators recommend the acquisition of museum artifacts and gallery works of

2161 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 21 : Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences     Mathematicians and statisticians research mathematical or statistical theories, and develop and apply mathematical or statistical techniques for solving problems in such fields as

8611 Harvesting labourers Category: Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations Major Group 86 : Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers     Harvesting labourers assist other farm workers to harvest, sort and pack crops. Example Titles apple picker berry picker crop farm labourer – harvesting fruit picker fruit sorter

2114 Meteorologists and climatologists Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 21 : Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences     Meteorologists and climatologists analyze and forecast weather, provide consultation on atmospheric phenomena and conduct research into the processes and phenomena of weather, climate and atmosphere.

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

2254 Land survey technologists and technicians   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences   Land survey technologists and technicians conduct or participate in surveys to determine the exact locations and relative positions of natural features and

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.

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

7242 Industrial electricians   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Industrial electricians install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. They are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments

7612 Other trades helpers and labourers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 76 : Trades helpers, construction labourers and related occupations     This unit group includes trade helpers and labourers, not elsewhere classified, who assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring activities in the installation,

7452 Material handlers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 74 : Other installers, repairers and servicers and material handlers     This unit group includes workers who handle, move, load and unload materials by hand or using a variety of material handling equipment. They are

7251 Plumbers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Plumbers install, repair and maintain pipes, fixtures and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. They are employed

1431 Accounting and related clerks Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 14 : Office support occupations     Accounting and related clerks calculate, prepare and process bills, invoices, accounts payable and receivable, budgets and other financial records according to established procedures. They are employed throughout the private and

2222 Agricultural and fish products inspectors   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences   Agricultural and fish products inspectors inspect agricultural and fish products for conformity to prescribed production, storage and transportation standards. They are employed

1315 Customs, ship and other brokers Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 13 : Finance, insurance and related business administrative occupations     Customs brokers clear goods through customs and to their destination on behalf of importer and exporter clients. Shipbrokers buy and sell cargo space on ships

9619 Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 96 : Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities     This unit group includes labourers, not elsewhere classified, who perform material handling, clean-up, packaging and other elemental activities in processing, manufacturing and utilities. They

7442 Waterworks and gas maintenance workers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 74 : Other installers, repairers and servicers and material handlers     Waterworks maintenance workers maintain and repair waterworks equipment and facilities. They are employed in water filtration and distribution plants and waste

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,

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

5251 Athletes   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 52 : Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport     Athletes participate in competitive sports events on an amateur or professional basis. They play team sports such as hockey, baseball, football and lacrosse; or compete

2283 Information systems testing technicians   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences     Information systems testing technicians execute test plans to evaluate the performance of software applications and information and telecommunications systems. They are employed

2212 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences   Geological and mineral technologists and technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in the fields of oil and

1215 Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 12 : Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations     Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Shippers and Receivers (1521), Storekeepers

28. How will the Express Entry system benefit potential candidates?   Category:  Potential Immigrants     Express Entry will offer many benefits, including: faster processing times: we expect to process most applications %in six months or less, from the time we get a complete application for permanent residence to a

1227 Court officers and justices of the peace Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 12 : Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations     Court officers co-ordinate the administrative and procedural functions of federal, provincial and territorial courts, such as scheduling trials and overseeing the maintenance of

3131 Pharmacists   Category: Health occupations Major Group 31 : Professional occupations in health (except nursing)     Community pharmacists and hospital pharmacists compound and dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals and provide consultative services to both clients and health care providers. They are employed in retail and hospital pharmacies, or they may

2234 Construction estimators   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences   Construction estimators analyze costs of and prepare estimates on civil engineering, architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical construction projects. They are employed by residential, commercial 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

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

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

48. I work in a regulated/licensed profession. Where can I get information on how to get licensed in Canada?   Category:  Foreign Credential Recognition     Each province and territory is responsible for licensing regulated professions and trades through regulatory bodies and apprenticeship authorities. However, there may be different requirements

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

4032 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 40 : Professional occupations in education services     Elementary school and kindergarten teachers teach basic subjects such as reading, writing and arithmetic or specialized subjects such as English or

1423 Desktop publishing operators and related occupations Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 14 : Office support occupations     Desktop publishing operators use computers to enter copy into a typesetting system or operate typesetting output equipment to produce text that is ready to print. They are employed

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

10. How will the Express Entry system benefit employers in Canada?   Category: Employers     Express Entry will give employers more recruitment options and help them better respond to labour shortages where there are no available Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Other benefits: Eligible employers in Canada will have

7. What will happen to permanent residence applications you receive before the launch of Express Entry?   Category: General questions about Express Entry   Applications received by CIC before the launch of Express Entry will be processed according to the rules in place at that time. Apply for your assessment

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

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,

0131 Telecommunication carriers 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 operations of a telecommunications establishment, department or facility. They are employed by wired, wireless, satellite and other telecommunications carriers. Example

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

4167 Recreation, sports and fitness 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     This unit group includes those who oversee and administer recreation, sports

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

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