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24. What is the Employer Liaison Network?   Category:  Employer Liaison Network     The Employer Liaison Network (ELN) will help employers navigate the Express Entry system. It will provide employers with useful and up-to-date information on permanent economic immigration programs and policies related to Express Entry. Its goal is

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

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

1223 Human resources and recruitment officers Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 12 : Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations     Human resources and recruitment officers identify and advertise job vacancies, recruit candidates, and assist in the selection and reassignment of employees. They are employed throughout

1214 Supervisors, mail and message distribution 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: Mail, Postal and Related Workers (1511), Letter

7361 Railway and yard locomotive engineers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     Railway locomotive engineers operate railway locomotives to transport passengers and freight. They are employed by railway transport companies. Yard locomotive engineers operate locomotives within

8614 Mine labourers Category: Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations Major Group 86 : Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers     Mine labourers carry out a variety of general labouring duties to assist in the extraction of coal, minerals and ore, and in other services in support of

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

7372 Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     Drillers in this unit group operate mobile drilling machines to bore blast holes in open-pit mines and quarries and to

0112 Human resources managers Category: Management occupations Major Group 01-05 : Specialized middle management occupations     Human resources managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of human resources and personnel departments, and develop and implement policies, programs and procedures regarding human resource planning, recruitment, collective bargaining, training

3112 General practitioners and family physicians   Category: Health occupations Major Group 31 : Professional occupations in health (except nursing)     General practitioners and family physicians diagnose and treat the diseases, physiological disorders and injuries of patients. They provide primary contact and continuous care toward the management of patients’

7532 Water transport deck and engine room crew Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 75 : Transport and heavy equipment operation and related maintenance occupations     Workers in this unit group stand watch, operate and maintain deck equipment, perform other deck and bridge duties,

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.

0422 School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education   Category: Management occupations Major Group 01-05 : Specialized middle management occupations     School principals plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of teachers and other staff of an elementary or secondary school. They are employed by public

8232 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers Category: Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations Major Group 82 : Supervisors and technical occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production     Oil and gas well drillers and well servicers control the operation of drilling and

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

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

9423 Rubber processing machine operators 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 operate rubber processing machinery and assemble and inspect rubber products. They are employed by tire manufacturers

2252 Industrial designers   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences   Industrial designers conceptualize and produce designs for manufactured products. They are employed by manufacturing industries and private design firms or they may be self-employed. Example

7534 Air transport ramp attendants Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 75 : Transport and heavy equipment operation and related maintenance occupations     Air transport ramp attendants operate ramp-servicing vehicles and equipment, handle cargo and baggage and perform other ground support duties at airports.

44. What organizations can complete an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) or language test?   Category:  Language Testing and Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs)     CIC has selected three organizations that can assess any foreign educational credential: Comparative Education Service: University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies; International Credential Assessment Service

9472 Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 94 : Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers     This unit group includes prepress technicians who operate various computer controlled systems to perform prepress activities and workers who operate graphic arts

6622 Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 66 : Sales support occupations     Grocery clerks and store shelf stockers pack customers’ purchases, price items, stock shelves with merchandise, and fill mail and telephone orders. They are employed in retail establishments, such

47. How long are language test and Education Credential Assessment (ECA) results valid for?   Category:  Language Testing and Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs)     Language test results are valid for 2 years. They must be valid at the time an application for permanent residence under Express Entry is submitted.

6314 Customer and information 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 workers in the following unit groups: Customer Service Representatives – Financial Institutions (6551) and Other

7334 Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     Mechanics in this unit group test, repair and service motorcycles, motor scooters, snowmobiles, forklifts and all-terrain vehicles. They are employed by service

2244 Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences   This unit group includes mechanics and technicians who install, adjust, repair and overhaul aircraft instrument, electrical or avionics

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.

9414 Concrete, clay and stone forming operators Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 94 : Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers     This unit group includes workers who cast and finish concrete products, operate machines to extrude, mould, press and bake clay products, and

0431 Commissioned police officers Category: Management occupations Major Group 01-05 : Specialized middle management occupations       Commissioned police officers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate police force administration and police activities such as maintaining law and order and detecting and preventing crime. They are employed by municipal, provincial

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

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

6563 Pet groomers and animal care workers   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 65 : Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations     Animal care workers feed, handle, train and groom animals and assist veterinarians, animal health technologists and technicians and animal breeders. Pet groomers

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

1434 Banking, insurance and other financial clerks Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 14 : Office support occupations     Banking, insurance and other financial clerks compile, process and maintain banking, insurance and other financial information. They are employed by banks, credit companies, private and public insurance establishments,

13. Will there be a list of eligible occupations for Express Entry?   Category: Employers     No. Express Entry will not include an eligible occupation list or occupation caps at the time of launch. To be eligible to enter the pool, Express Entry candidates must have skilled work experience

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

2143 Mining engineers   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 21 : Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences     Mining engineers plan, design, organize and supervise the development of mines, mine facilities, systems and equipment; and prepare and supervise the extraction of metallic or

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

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

Canadian Express Entry – Questions (FAQ) The following is a series of questions on the Canadian Express Entry system, as provided by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 1. What is Express Entry and how does it work?    

9523 Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 95 : Assemblers in manufacturing     Electronics assemblers and fabricators assemble and fabricate electronic equipment, parts and components. Electronics inspectors and testers inspect and test electronic and electromechanical assemblies, subassemblies, parts and components to

1512 Letter carriers Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 15 : Distribution, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations     Letter carriers sort and deliver mail, record delivery of registered mail and collect money for cash-on-delivery parcels. Letter carriers are employed by Canada Post Corporation. Example Titles letter carrier

3216 Medical sonographers   Category: Health occupations Major Group 32 : Technical occupations in health     Medical sonographers operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of various parts of the body to aid physicians in monitoring pregnancies and in diagnosing cardiac, ophthalmic, vascular and other medical disorders. They

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

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

9615 Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 96 : Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities     Labourers in this unit group assist machine operators, transport materials and perform similar tasks. They are employed by rubber and plastic products manufacturing companies.

How will the Express Entry system benefit Canada?   Category: General questions about Express Entry     The Government of Canada is reforming its economic immigration system to ensure that Canada’s economic and labour market needs are met. Express Entry is a key part of this. Its goal is to

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

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

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