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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

4422 Correctional service officers   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 44 : Care providers and educational, legal and public protection support occupations     Correctional service officers guard offenders and detainees and maintain order in correctional institutions and other places of detention.

9418 Other metal products machine operators Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 94 : Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers     This unit group includes metal products machine operators, not elsewhere classified, who operate one or more automatic or multi-purpose machines to produce a

4421 Sheriffs and bailiffs   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 44 : Care providers and educational, legal and public protection support occupations     Sheriffs execute and enforce court orders, warrants and writs, participate in seizure and sale of property and perform

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

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

2262 Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences     Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers inspect transportation vehicles such as aircraft, watercraft, automobiles and trucks and weighing and measuring devices such

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

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

6231 Insurance agents and brokers   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 62 : Retail sales supervisors and specialized sales occupations     Insurance agents and brokers sell life, automobile, property, health and other types of insurance to individuals, businesses and public institutions. Insurance agents are employed by individual

4214 Early childhood educators and assistants   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 42 : Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services     Early childhood educators plan, organize and implement programs for children between the ages of infancy and 12

1526 Transportation route and crew schedulers Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 15 : Distribution, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations     Transportation route and crew schedulers prepare operational and crew schedules for transportation equipment and operating personnel. They are employed by municipal transit commissions, truck, delivery and

0212 Architecture and science managers   Category: Management occupations Major Group 01-05 : Specialized middle management occupations     Architecture and science managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of an architecture, landscape architecture, scientific or statistical department, service or firm. They are employed by a wide range

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

8613 Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers Category: Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations Major Group 86 : Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers     This occupational group includes aquaculture support workers, marine plant gatherers, shellfish diggers and other labourers in aquaculture and fishing. Aquaculture support workers are employed

0823 Managers in aquaculture Category: Management occupations Major Group 07-09 : Middle management occupations in trades, transportation, production and utilities     Managers in aquaculture manage operations of facilities which cultivate and harvest fish, shellfish or marine plants for replenishment of wildlife stocks or for commercial sale. They are employed

9214 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products 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 operate processing machines and who fabricate, assemble and inspect

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

7245 Telecommunications line and cable workers   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Telecommunications line and cable workers install, repair and maintain telecommunication lines and cables. They are employed by cable television companies and by telephone

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

18. Where can I find more information on Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs)?   Category:  Labour Market Impact Assessments     You can find more information on the LMIA process. Apply for your assessment under the Canadian Express entry program.     CanadianExpressEntry.com

1225 Purchasing agents and officers Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 12 : Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations     Purchasing agents and officers purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, land or access rights and business services for use or for further processing by their establishment.

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

9243 Water and waste treatment plant operators Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 92 : Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators     Water treatment plant operators monitor and operate computerized control systems and related equipment in water filtration and treatment plants to regulate the

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

8411 Underground mine service and support workers Category: Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations Major Group 84 : Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production     Underground mine service and support workers perform a range of duties related to the operation of orepasses, chutes and conveyor systems,

7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     This unit group includes roofing, masonry, painting and other construction trade contractors, not elsewhere classified, who own and

5232 Other performers, n.e.c.   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 52 : Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport     This unit group includes circus performers, magicians, models, puppeteers and other performers not elsewhere classified. They are employed by circuses, nightclubs, and theatre,

5244 Artisans and craftspersons   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 52 : Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport     This unit group includes those who use manual and artistic skills to design and make ornamental objects, pottery, stained glass, jewellery, rugs, blankets,

1212 Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers 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: Accounting and Related Clerks (1431), Payroll Clerks

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

9461 Process control and machine operators, food, beverage and associated products processing Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 94 : Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers     Process control and machine operators in this unit group operate multi-function process control machinery and single-function machines

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

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

8252 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers Category: Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations Major Group 82 : Supervisors and technical occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production     Agricultural service contractors, who own and operate their own businesses, provide agricultural services such as

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

2272 Air traffic controllers and related occupations   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences     Air traffic controllers direct air traffic within assigned airspace, and control moving aircraft and service vehicles at airports. Flight service

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,

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,

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

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

9465 Testers and graders, food, beverage and associated products processing Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 94 : Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers     Testers and graders in this unit group test or grade ingredients and finished food, beverage or associated products to

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

6522 Pursers and flight attendants   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 65 : Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations     Airline pursers and flight attendants ensure the safety and comfort of passengers and crew members during flights. Ship pursers attend to the safety and

25. When will the Employer Liaison Network (ELN) launch, and where can employers access or meet with ELN staff?   Category:  Employer Liaison Network     It is anticipated that the ELN will be in place in early 2015. We will have more details on this site later in 2014.   Apply

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

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,

41. How does Express Entry use the information from language tests or an Education Credential Assessment (ECA)?   Category:  Language Testing and Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs)     The Express Entry system uses the information in a number of different ways. When you fill out your profile, the ECA is

4112 Lawyers and Quebec notaries   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 41 : Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services     Lawyers and Quebec notaries advise clients on legal matters, represent clients before administration boards and draw up

7332 Appliance servicers and repairers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     Appliance servicers and repairers service and repair domestic and commercial appliances. They are employed by repair shops, appliance service companies and repair departments of retail