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9462 Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 94 : Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers     Workers in this unit group prepare meat and poultry for further processing, for packaging or for marketing. They

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

3121 Optometrists   Category: Health occupations Major Group 31 : Professional occupations in health (except nursing)     Optometrists examine eyes and diagnose ocular diseases and disorders. They prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses and recommend treatments such as exercises to correct vision problems or ocular disorders. They work

0211 Engineering managers Category: Management occupations Major Group 01-05 : Specialized middle management occupations     Engineering managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of an engineering department, service or firm. They are employed by a wide range of private sector and government establishments and by consulting engineering

9422 Plastics processing machine operators Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 94 : Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers     Plastics processing machine operators set up and operate plastic mixing, calendering, extruding and moulding processing machines used in the manufacture of plastic parts and

6342 Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 63 : Service supervisors and specialized service occupations     Tailors, dressmakers and furriers make, alter and repair tailored clothing, dresses, coats and other made-to-measure garments. Milliners make, alter and repair hats. This unit group also

7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system)   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Electricians in this unit group lay out, assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in

3237 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment   Category: Health occupations Major Group 32 : Technical occupations in health     This unit group includes workers, not elsewhere classified, who perform various technical therapy and assessment functions. Some may assist professionals such as audiologists, speech-language pathologists, ophthalmologists, physiotherapists and

53. What legislative provisions support Express Entry?   Category:  Budget funding and Legislation     Foundational legislation to create the Express Entry application management system was introduced in Bill C-4 (Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 2) and received Royal Assent in December 2013. These amendments added a new division to the

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

9226 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal 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 fabricate, assemble and inspect mechanical and metal products,

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

5245 Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 52 : Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport     Patternmakers in this unit group create master patterns for the production of garments, footwear and other textile, leather or

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

7237 Welders and related machine operators   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Welders operate welding equipment to weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This unit group also includes machine operators who operate previously set up production

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

34. If I am in the Express Entry pool, could I be eligible for more than one program?   Category:  Express Entry Pool     It is possible for you to get into the pool and be eligible for more than one immigration program. In that case, your profile would

7247 Cable television service and maintenance technicians   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Cable television service technicians install, maintain and repair cable and satellite television and Internet signal and associated equipment in homes and commercial

1451 Library assistants and clerks Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 14 : Office support occupations     Library assistants and clerks issue and receive library materials, sort and shelve books and provide general library information to users. They also perform clerical functions. Library clerks are employed by

7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics install, maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul and repair stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. This unit group includes industrial textile machinery

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

7314 Railway carmen/women Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     Railway carmen/women inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and repair structural and mechanical components of railway freight, passenger and urban transit rail cars. They are employed by railway transport companies

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.

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

6541 Security guards and related security service occupations   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 65 : Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations     This unit group includes workers who guard and implement security measures to protect property against theft, vandalism and fire, control access

6331 Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers – retail and wholesale   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 63 : Service supervisors and specialized service occupations     Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers, retail and wholesale, prepare standard cuts of meat, poultry, fish and shellfish for sale in retail or

0811 Managers in natural resources production and fishing Category: Management occupations Major Group 07-09 : Middle management occupations in trades, transportation, production and utilities     This unit group includes managers who plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of establishments in forestry and logging, mining and quarrying, oil

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

6312 Executive housekeepers   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 63 : Service supervisors and specialized service occupations     Executive housekeepers direct and control the operations of housekeeping departments within hotels, hospitals and other establishments. Example Titles assistant executive housekeeper executive housekeeper hospital executive housekeeper hotel executive housekeeper

9435 Paper converting machine operators Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 94 : Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers     Paper converting machine operators operate various machines which fabricate and assemble paper products such as paper bags, containers, boxes, envelopes and similar articles. They

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

2171 Information systems analysts and consultants   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 21 : Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences     Information systems analysts and consultants analyze systems requirements, develop and implement information systems development plans, policies and procedures, and provide advice on

8241 Logging machinery operators Category: Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations Major Group 82 : Supervisors and technical occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production     Logging machinery operators operate cable yarding systems, mechanical harvesters and forwarders and mechanical tree processors and loaders to fell, yard and

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

5125 Translators, terminologists and interpreters   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 51 : Professional occupations in art and culture     Translators translate written material from one language to another. Interpreters translate oral communication from one language to another during speeches, meetings, conferences, debates and

2152 Landscape architects   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 21 : Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences     Landscape architects conceptualize landscape designs, develop contract documents and oversee the construction of landscape development for commercial projects, office complexes, parks, golf courses and residential

3221 Denturists   Category: Health occupations Major Group 32 : Technical occupations in health     Denturists examine patients and design, construct and repair removable dentures. Most denturists work in private practice. Example Titles dental mechanic denturist denturologist View all titles Main duties Denturists perform some or all of the

9445 Fabric, fur and leather cutters Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 94 : Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers     Fabric cutters cut fabric to make parts for garments, linens and other articles. Fur cutters cut fur pelts to make parts for garments

7303 Supervisors, printing and related occupations Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers who produce camera work and printing plates and cylinders, process film, print

7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Telecommunications installation and repair workers install, test, maintain and repair telephones, telephone switching equipment and telecommunications equipment related to transmission and processing of

1243 Medical administrative assistants Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 12 : Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations   Medical administrative assistants perform a variety of secretarial and administrative duties in doctor’s offices, hospitals, medical clinics and other medical settings. Example Titles administrative assistant – medical medical

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

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

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

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

7204 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     This unit group includes carpentry and cabinetmaking trade contractors who own and operate their own businesses. This group also includes supervisors who supervise

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

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

4217 Other religious occupations   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 42 : Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services     This unit group includes brothers, nuns, monks, religious education workers and others who provide support to ministers of religion

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

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,

8431 General farm workers Category: Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations Major Group 84 : Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production     General farm workers plant, cultivate and harvest crops, raise livestock and poultry and maintain and repair farm equipment and buildings. This group includes operators