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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

3219 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)   Category: Health occupations Major Group 32 : Technical occupations in health     This unit group includes medical technologists and technicians not elsewhere classified, such as dietary technicians, pharmacy technicians, ocularists, prosthetists, orthotists, prosthetic technicians and orthotic technicians. Dietary technicians

5123 Journalists   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 51 : Professional occupations in art and culture     Journalists research, investigate, interpret and communicate news and public affairs through newspapers, television, radio and other media. Journalists are employed by radio and television networks and stations,

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

33. Do I need a job offer to get into the Express Entry pool?   Category:  Express Entry Pool     If you meet the criteria of one of the economic immigration programs subject to Express Entry, you will be accepted into the Express Entry pool. A job offer supported

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.

6552 Other customer and information services representatives   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 65 : Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations     This unit group includes customer and information services representatives who answer enquiries and provide information regarding an establishment’s goods, services and policies

0213 Computer and information systems managers Category: Management occupations Major Group 01-05 : Specialized middle management occupations     Computer and information systems managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of organizations that analyze, design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems.

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

6731 Light duty cleaners Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 66 : Sales support occupations     Light duty cleaners clean the lobbies, hallways, offices and rooms of hotels, motels, resorts, hospitals, schools, office and other buildings, and private residences. They are employed by hotels, motels, resorts, recreational facilities,

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,

9415 Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 94 : Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers     Inspectors and testers in this unit group inspect, grade, sample or test raw materials and products from mineral ore and metal

3. When will the Express Entry system be launched?   Category: General questions about Express Entry   The Express Entry system will launch in January 2015.   Apply for your assessment under the Canadian Express entry program. CanadianExpressEntry.com

9412 Foundry workers Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 94 : Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers     This unit group includes workers who make foundry moulds and cores by hand or machine, cast molten metal, and operate furnaces in the foundry industry. They

9417 Machining tool operators Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 94 : Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers     Machining tool operators set up and operate or tend metal-cutting machines designed for repetitive machining work. They are employed by metal products and other manufacturing

8421 Chain saw and skidder operators Category: Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations Major Group 84 : Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production     Chain saw and skidder operators operate chain saws to fell, delimb and buck trees, and operate skidders to move or yard the

4165 Health 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     Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, produce reports and administer health

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

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,

9521 Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 95 : Assemblers in manufacturing     Aircraft assemblers assemble, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft or aircraft subassemblies. Aircraft assembly inspectors inspect aircraft assemblies for adherence to

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

7302 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     This unit group includes excavating, grading, paving, drilling and blasting contractors who own and operate their own business. This unit group also

2233 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences   Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the development of

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

7202 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     This unit group includes telecommunications and electrical trade contractors who own and operate their own businesses. This group also includes

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

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

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

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

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

9533 Other wood products assemblers and inspectors Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 95 : Assemblers in manufacturing     Assemblers in this unit group assemble a variety of wood products and millwork, such as window sashes and doors. Inspectors in this unit group inspect wood products to

0712 Home building and renovation managers Category: Management occupations Major Group 07-09 : Middle management occupations in trades, transportation, production and utilities     Home building managers or builders own, operate and manage companies engaged in the construction of new residential homes. Home renovation managers or renovators own, operate and

42. Do I need to get an Education Credential Assessment (ECA)?   Category:  Language Testing and Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs)     An ECA is required for candidates in the Express Entry pool who wish to be considered for draws related to the Federal Skilled Worker Program, unless they were

4412 Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 44 : Care providers and educational, legal and public protection support occupations     Home support workers provide personal care and companionship for seniors, persons with disabilities and

0011 Legislators Category: Management occupations Major Group 00 : Legislators and senior management   Legislators participate in the activities of a federal, provincial, territorial or local government legislative body or executive council, band council or school board as elected or appointed members. Example Titles First Nations band chief Member of

7531 Railway yard and track maintenance workers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 75 : Transport and heavy equipment operation and related maintenance occupations     Railway yard workers regulate yard traffic, couple and uncouple trains and perform related yard activities. Railway track maintenance workers

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

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

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

38. How long is an Invitation to Apply (ITA) valid for?   Category:  Invitation to Apply     Candidates who get an ITA will have 60 days to submit a complete electronic application for permanent residence. Extensions will not be granted.   Apply for your assessment under the Canadian Express

8422 Silviculture and forestry workers Category: Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations Major Group 84 : Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production     Silviculture and forestry workers perform a variety of duties related to reforestation and to the management, improvement and conservation of forest lands. They

3214 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists   Category: Health occupations Major Group 32 : Technical occupations in health     Respiratory therapists assist physicians in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. Clinical perfusionists provide technical support to patients undergoing cardiac surgery and

7234 Boilermakers   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Boilermakers fabricate, assemble, erect, test, maintain and repair boilers, vessels, tanks, towers, heat exchangers and other heavy-metal structures. They are employed in boiler fabrication, manufacturing, shipbuilding, construction,

2111 Physicists and astronomers Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 21 : Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences     Physicists conduct theoretical and applied research to extend knowledge of natural phenomena and to develop new processes and devices in fields such as electronics, communications,

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

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

7381 Printing press operators Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     Printing press operators set up and operate sheet and web-fed presses to print text, illustrations and designs on a wide variety of materials such as paper,

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

0015 Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. Category: Management occupations Major Group 00 : Legislators and senior management     Senior managers in this unit group plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through middle managers, trade, broadcasting and other service companies not elsewhere classified. They formulate policies

7441 Residential and commercial installers and servicers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 74 : Other installers, repairers and servicers and material handlers     Workers in this unit group install and service a wide variety of interior and exterior prefabricated products such as windows,

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,

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