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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

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

7335 Other small engine and small equipment repairers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     Workers in this unit group test, repair and service small gasoline and diesel-powered engines and equipment, such as garden tractors, outboard motors,

7281 Bricklayers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Bricklayers lay bricks, concrete blocks, stone and other similar materials to construct or repair walls, arches, chimneys, fireplaces and other structures in accordance with blueprints and specifications. They

5241 Graphic designers and illustrators   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 52 : Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport     Graphic designers conceptualize and produce graphic art and visual materials to effectively communicate information for publications, advertising, films, packaging, posters, signs and

0131 Telecommunication carriers 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 operations of a telecommunications establishment, department or facility. They are employed by wired, wireless, satellite and other telecommunications carriers. Example

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

5225 Audio and video recording technicians   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 52 : Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport     Audio and video recording technicians operate equipment to record, mix and edit sound, music and videotape, for motion pictures, television and

10. How will the Express Entry system benefit employers in Canada?   Category: Employers     Express Entry will give employers more recruitment options and help them better respond to labour shortages where there are no available Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Other benefits: Eligible employers in Canada will have

1111 Financial auditors and accountants Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 11 : Professional occupations in business and finance     Financial auditors examine and analyze the accounting and financial records of individuals and establishments to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures. Accountants plan,

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

5134 Dancers   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 51 : Professional occupations in art and culture     This unit group includes dancers and dance teachers. Dancers are employed by ballet and dance companies, television and film productions and night clubs and similar establishments. Dance

0014 Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations 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, membership and other organizations or institutions that deliver health,

7271 Carpenters Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     Carpenters construct, erect, install, maintain and repair structures and components of structures made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials. They are employed by construction companies,

7201 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     This unit group includes sheet metal, ironwork, welding and boilermaking trade contractors who own and

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

7203 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades   Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 72 : Industrial, electrical and construction trades     This unit group includes plumbing and other pipefitting trade contractors who own and operate their own businesses. This group also includes supervisors who

8432 Nursery and greenhouse workers Category: Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations Major Group 84 : Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production     Nursery and greenhouse workers plant, cultivate and harvest trees, shrubs, flowers and plants, and serve nursery and greenhouse customers. They are employed in

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

5212 Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 52 : Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport     This unit group includes workers who classify and catalogue museum artifacts and gallery works of art, construct and

9526 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors Category: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities Major Group 95 : Assemblers in manufacturing     Assemblers in this unit group assemble a wide variety of mechanical products such as trucks, buses, snowmobiles, garden tractors, automotive engines, transmissions, outboard motors, gearboxes, hydraulic pumps and sewing machines.

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

2223 Forestry technologists and technicians   Category: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations Major Group 22 : Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences   Forestry technologists and technicians may work independently or perform technical and supervisory functions in support of forestry research, forest management, forest harvesting, forest

1422 Data entry clerks Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 14 : Office support occupations     Data entry clerks input coded, statistical, financial and other information into computerized databases, spreadsheets or other templates using a keyboard, mouse, or optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry

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

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.

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

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

6621 Service station attendants Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 66 : Sales support occupations     Service station attendants employed in automotive service stations sell fuel and other automotive products and perform such services as fuelling, cleaning, lubricating and performing minor repairs to motor vehicles. Those employed in

46. When will I have to submit my language test results and/or Education Credential Assessment (ECA)?   Category:  Language Testing and Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs)     When you create your Express Entry profile, you will have to include the test identifier and results score of your language test. If

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.

6732 Specialized cleaners Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 66 : Sales support occupations     Specialized cleaners clean and refurbish building exteriors, carpets, chimneys, industrial equipment, ventilation systems, windows and other surfaces, using specialized equipment and techniques. They are employed by specialized cleaning service companies or they may

7321 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 73 : Maintenance and equipment operation trades     Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical and electronic

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,

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,

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

6532 Outdoor sport and recreational guides   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 65 : Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations     Outdoor sport and recreational guides organize and conduct trips or expeditions for sports enthusiasts, adventurers, tourists and resort guests. They are employed by

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

1241 Administrative assistants Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 12 : Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations   Administrative assistants perform a variety of administrative duties in support of managerial and professional employers. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors. Example Titles administrative assistant executive

21. How does Job Bank work with Express Entry?   Category:  Job Bank     Job Bank and Express Entry let eligible employers in Canada and eligible skilled foreign nationals connect with one another more easily. Every effort must be made by the employer to first try and find a Canadian

6512 Bartenders   Category: Sales and service occupations Major Group 65 : Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations     Bartenders mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, bars, taverns, private clubs, banquet halls and other licensed establishments. Supervisors of bartenders

17. Will candidates with job offers be given priority?   Category: Employers     A job offer supported by an Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) will give a candidate enough additional points to be invited to apply at the next eligible draw of candidates. Potential candidates who have a valid

7522 Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers Category: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations Major Group 75 : Transport and heavy equipment operation and related maintenance occupations     This unit group includes workers who operate vehicles and equipment to maintain streets, highways and sewer systems

3122 Chiropractors   Category: Health occupations Major Group 31 : Professional occupations in health (except nursing)     Chiropractors diagnose, treat and prevent patients’ neuromuscular-skeletal disorders of the spine, nervous system, pelvis and other body joints by adjusting the spinal column or through other corrective manipulation. Chiropractors are usually in

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

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

1224 Property administrators Category: Business, finance and administration occupations Major Group 12 : Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations     Property administrators perform administrative duties and co-ordinate activities related to the management and rental of investment property and real estate on behalf of property and strata property owners.

5242 Interior designers and interior decorators   Category: Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport Major Group 52 : Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport     Interior designers and interior decorators conceptualize and produce aesthetic, functional and safe designs for interior spaces in residential, commercial, cultural, institutional

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

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

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

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