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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

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

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,

1228 Employment insurance, immigration, border services and revenue officers Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 12 : Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations     This unit group includes government officers who administer and enforce laws and regulations related to immigration, employment insurance, customs and tax revenue.

6344 Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 63 : Service supervisors and specialized service occupations     Jewellers and related workers in this unit group fabricate, assemble, repair and appraise fine jewellery. Watch repairers and related workers in this unit

0822 Managers in horticulture Category: Management occupations Major Group 07-09 : Middle management occupations in trades, transportation, production and utilities     Managers in horticulture plan, organize, direct and control the activities of nursery and greenhouse staff who grow and market trees, shrubs, flowers and plants. Example Titles Christmas tree

9416 Metalworking and forging machine operators Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 94 : Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers     Light metalworking machine operators operate metalworking machines which shape and form sheet or other light metal into parts or products. Heavy metalworking machine

51. Can employers and potential candidates use recruiters and immigration consultants or Lawyers?   Category:  Fraud     An employer or potential candidate may choose to use a recruiter, immigration consultant or lawyer when using the Express Entry system, but it is not required. Note: Only some people can charge

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,

5111 Librarians   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 51 : Professional occupations in art and culture     Librarians select, develop, organize and maintain library collections and provide advisory services for users. They are employed in libraries or in a department within a library. Example

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

7236 Ironworkers   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Ironworkers fabricate, erect, hoist, install, repair and service structural ironwork, precast concrete, concrete reinforcing materials, curtain walls, ornamental iron and other metals used in the construction of

6. Will there be a cap on the number of candidates admitted to the Express Entry pool?   Category: General questions about Express Entry   There is no limit to the number of people who may enter the Express Entry pool. We expect this to result in a range of

4155 Probation and parole officers and related occupations   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 41 : Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services     Probation officers monitor the conduct and behaviour of criminal offenders serving probation terms. Parole

6343 Shoe repairers and shoemakers   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 63 : Service supervisors and specialized service occupations     Shoe repairers repair footwear and shoemakers make specialized and custom shoes and boots. They are employed in shoe repair shops or custom shoemaking establishments, or they may

2224 Conservation and fishery officers   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences   This unit group includes conservation and fishery officers, inspectors and observers who enforce federal and provincial regulations established for the protection of fish,

3217 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c.   Category: Health occupations Major Group 32 : Technical occupations in health     Cardiology technologists operate electrocardiogram and other electronic equipment to record cardiac activity of patients to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of heart disease. Electrophysiological diagnostic technologists,

9215 Supervisors, forest products processing 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 in the following groups: Pulping, Papermaking and Coating Control Operators (9235), Machine

4153 Family, marriage and other related counsellors   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 41 : Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services     Family, marriage and other related counsellors assist individuals and groups of clients to identify, understand

9531 Boat assemblers and inspectors Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 95 : Assemblers in manufacturing     Boat assemblers assemble wooden, fibreglass and metal boats, such as sailboats, motorboats, canoes and cabin cruisers. Boat inspectors check assembled boats to ensure proper product quality. They are employed by

7451 Longshore workers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 74 : Other installers, repairers and servicers and material handlers     Longshore workers transfer cargo throughout dock area and onto and from ships and other vessels. They are employed by marine cargo handling companies, shipping

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

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

6533 Casino occupations   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 65 : Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations     Casino workers operate gaming tables, maintain slot machines, accept keno wagers, pay out winning bets and jackpots and collect losing bets. They are employed by casinos.

7621 Public works and maintenance labourers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 76 : Trades helpers, construction labourers and related occupations     Public works and maintenance labourers perform a variety of labouring activities to maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and similar areas. They are employed

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

5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 51 : Professional occupations in art and culture     This unit group includes producers, directors, choreographers and others who oversee and control the technical and artistic aspects of film, television, radio,

2172 Database analysts and data administrators   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 21 : Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences     Database analysts design, develop and administer data management solutions using database management software. Data administrators develop and implement data administration policy, standards

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

1113 Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 11 : Professional occupations in business and finance     Securities agents and investment dealers buy and sell stocks, bonds, treasury bills, mutual funds and other securities for individual investors, pension fund managers, banks, trust

29. Do I need to hire an immigration consultant or lawyer?   Category:  Potential Immigrants     No. You do not need to hire an immigration consultant or lawyer to use the Express Entry system or any other CIC immigration program, to complete an Express Entry profile, or to complete

4166 Education 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     Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, produce reports and administer elementary,

4152 Social workers   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 41 : Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services     Social workers help individuals, couples, families, groups, communities and organizations develop the skills and resources they need to enhance

7304 Supervisors, railway transport operations 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 railway and yard locomotive engineers, railway yard workers and railway labourers. They are employed

0012 Senior government managers and officials Category: Management occupations Major Group 00 : Legislators and senior management     Senior government managers and officials plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through middle managers, the major activities of municipal or regional governments or of provincial, territorial or federal departments, boards, agencies

0114 Other administrative services managers   Category: Management occupations Major Group 01-05 : Specialized middle management occupations     This unit group includes managers who plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate departments responsible for corporate governance and regulatory compliance, records management, security services, admissions and other administrative services not elsewhere

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

2173 Software engineers and designers   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 21 : Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences     Software engineers and designers research, design, evaluate, integrate and maintain software applications, technical environments, operating systems, embedded software, information warehouses and telecommunications software.

6313 Accommodation, travel, tourism and related 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 hotel accommodation service clerks, casino workers, reservation clerks and other travel and accommodations

7244 Electrical power line and cable workers   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Electrical power line and cable workers construct, maintain and repair overhead and underground electrical power transmission and distribution systems. They are employed

14. Will employers in Canada be able to access the Express Entry pool directly?   Category: Employers     Employers will be able to access candidates in the pool through Job Bank. Job Bank and Express Entry will let eligible employers in Canada and eligible skilled foreign nationals connect with

9463 Fish and seafood plant workers Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 94 : Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers     This unit group includes fish and seafood plant machine operators who set up and operate machinery to process and package fish and seafood

9. What is the process for potential candidates who want to use both a Provincial Nominee Program and Express Entry?   Category: Provinces/Territories     There are two ways to do this. A person can: apply to the PNP first, get a nomination and then fill out an Express Entry

2153 Urban and land use planners   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 21 : Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences     Urban and land use planners develop plans and recommend policies for managing land use, physical facilities and associated services for urban and

4212 Social and community service workers   Category: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services Major Group 42 : Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services     Social and community service workers administer and implement a variety of social assistance programs and community services,

23. Are Express Entry candidate profiles in Job Bank matched to more than one employer?   Category:  Job Bank     Later in 2015, when Job Match for Express Entry candidates is in place, an eligible Express Entry candidate could be matched to more than one employer if the candidate’s

7312 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     Heavy-duty equipment mechanics repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain mobile heavy-duty equipment used in construction, transportation, forestry, mining, oil and gas, material handling, landscaping, land clearing,

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

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

19. Will an employer need an Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire an Express Entry candidate?   Category:  Labour Market Impact Assessments     In most cases, employers will need an LMIA from ESDC. An employer may use an existing LMIA to hire their temporary foreign worker permanently. Apply

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.

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