Ontario OINP Draw: 1,727 Invitations Issued on October 8, 2024

Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (OINP) continues to be a highly sought-after pathway to permanent residency (PR) in Canada. On October 8, 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program conducted two major draws, issuing a total of 1,727 invitations for PR to skilled workers across various industries. This significant draw targeted workers in skilled trades and priority occupations, demonstrating Ontario’s commitment to meeting labor market demands by attracting international talent.

Table of Contents

1. [Overview of the October 8, 2024 OINP Draw](#overview-of-the-october-8-2024-oinp-draw) 2. [Key Details of the Draw](#key-details-of-the-draw) 3. [List of NOC Codes Targeted](#list-of-noc-codes-targeted) 4. [Eligibility Criteria for OINP](#eligibility-criteria-for-oinp) 5. [How to Apply for the OINP](#how-to-apply-for-the-oinp) 6. [Benefits of Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program](#benefits-of-ontario-provincial-nominee-program) 7. [Conclusion](#conclusion) 8. [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](#faqs)

Overview of the October 8, 2024 OINP Draw

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued a total of 1,727 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency on October 8, 2024, across two key streams: Skilled Trade Occupations and Priority Occupations. This draw is part of Ontario's broader strategy to address labor shortages by attracting skilled workers from various industries.

Here’s a breakdown of the draw:

• 885 invitations were sent under the Skilled Trade stream.
• 841 invitations were sent to workers in priority occupations.

The draws targeted individuals with expertise in 61 skilled trades and 104 priority occupations, ensuring Ontario can meet its growing demand for specialized labor.

Key Details of the Draw

The following table outlines the key details of the draws held on October 8, 2024:

Number of Invitations	Date Profiles Created	Score Range	Targeted Occupations
885	October 8, 2023 - October 8, 2024	48 and above	61 Skilled Trade Occupations
841	October 8, 2023 - October 8, 2024	52 and above	104 Priority Occupations
Total Invitations: 1,727

Both streams aim to attract workers with specialized skills and professional expertise. Candidates with a valid job offer in Ontario and a minimum score of 48 to 52 were invited to apply.

List of NOC Codes Targeted

Ontario focused on a wide range of National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes in this draw. Below is the complete list of targeted occupations.

Skilled Trade Occupations (61 NOC codes):

S.No	NOC Code	Occupation
1	NOC 22212	Drafting technologists and technicians
2	NOC 22301	Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
3	NOC 22302	Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
4	NOC 22311	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
5	NOC 22312	Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
6	NOC 70010	Construction managers
7	NOC 70011	Home building and renovation managers
8	NOC 70012	Facility operation and maintenance managers
9	NOC 72010	Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades
10	NOC 72011	Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
11	NOC 72012	Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
12	NOC 72013	Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
13	NOC 72014	Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers, and servicers
14	NOC 72020	Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
15	NOC 72021	Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
16	NOC 72022	Supervisors, printing and related occupations
17	NOC 72024	Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
18	NOC 72100	Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
19	NOC 72101	Tool and die makers
20	NOC 72102	Sheet metal workers
21	NOC 72103	Boilermakers
22	NOC 72104	Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
23	NOC 72105	Ironworkers
24	NOC 72106	Welders and related machine operators
25	NOC 72200	Electricians (except industrial and power system)
26	NOC 72201	Industrial electricians
27	NOC 72203	Electrical power line and cable workers
28	NOC 72204	Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
29	NOC 72205	Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
30	NOC 72300	Plumbers
31	NOC 72301	Steamfitters, pipefitters, and sprinkler system installers
32	NOC 72302	Gas fitters
33	NOC 72310	Carpenters
34	NOC 72311	Cabinetmakers
35	NOC 72320	Bricklayers
36	NOC 72321	Insulators
37	NOC 72400	Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
38	NOC 72401	Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
39	NOC 72402	Heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics
40	NOC 72403	Railway carmen/women
41	NOC 72404	Aircraft mechanics and inspectors
42	NOC 72406	Elevator constructors and mechanics
43	NOC 72410	Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics
44	NOC 72422	Electrical mechanics
45	NOC 72423	Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, and other related mechanics
46	NOC 72500	Crane operators
47	NOC 73100	Concrete finishers
48	NOC 73101	Tilesetters
49	NOC 73102	Plasterers, drywall installers, and finishers
50	NOC 73110	Roofers and shinglers
51	NOC 73111	Glaziers
52	NOC 73112	Painters and decorators
53	NOC 73113	Floor covering installers
54	NOC 73200	Residential and commercial installers and servicers
55	NOC 73201	General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
56	NOC 73202	Pest controllers and fumigators
57	NOC 73209	Other repairers and servicers
58	NOC 73400	Heavy equipment operators
59	NOC 73402	Drillers and blasters—surface mining, quarrying, and construction
60	NOC 82031	Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services
61	NOC 92100	Power engineers and power systems operators

Priority Occupations (104 NOC codes):

S.No	NOC Code	Occupation Description
1	NOC 00015	Senior Managers: Construction, transportation, production, and utilities
2	NOC 10010	Financial managers
3	NOC 10011	Human resources managers
4	NOC 10012	Purchasing managers
5	NOC 10020	Insurance, real estate, and financial brokerage managers
6	NOC 10021	Banking, credit, and other investment managers
7	NOC 10022	Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers
8	NOC 10029	Other business services managers
9	NOC 11100	Financial auditors and accountants
10	NOC 11101	Financial and investment analysts
11	NOC 11103	Securities agents, investment dealers, and brokers
12	NOC 11200	Human resources professionals
13	NOC 11201	Professional occupations in business management consulting
14	NOC 11202	Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations
15	NOC 12010	Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers
16	NOC 12011	Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
17	NOC 12012	Supervisors, library, correspondence, and related information workers
18	NOC 12100	Executive assistants
19	NOC 12101	Human resources and recruitment officers
20	NOC 12102	Procurement and purchasing agents and officers
21	NOC 12103	Conference and event planners
22	NOC 12110	Court reporters, medical transcriptionists, and related occupations
23	NOC 12111	Health information management occupations
24	NOC 12112	Records management technicians
25	NOC 12113	Statistical officers and related research support occupations
26	NOC 12200	Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
27	NOC 12201	Insurance adjusters and claims examiners
28	NOC 12202	Insurance underwriters
29	NOC 12203	Assessors, valuators, and appraisers
30	NOC 13101	Property administrators
31	NOC 13102	Payroll administrators
32	NOC 13111	Legal administrative assistants
33	NOC 13112	Medical administrative assistants
34	NOC 13200	Customs, ship, and other brokers
35	NOC 20010	Engineering managers
36	NOC 20011	Architecture and science managers
37	NOC 21102	Geoscientists and oceanographers
38	NOC 21111	Forestry professionals
39	NOC 21200	Architects
40	NOC 21201	Landscape architects
41	NOC 21202	Urban and land use planners
42	NOC 21203	Land surveyors
43	NOC 21210	Mathematicians, statisticians, and actuaries
44	NOC 21300	Civil engineers
45	NOC 21301	Mechanical engineers
46	NOC 21310	Electrical and electronics engineers
47	NOC 21320	Chemical engineers
48	NOC 21321	Industrial and manufacturing engineers
49	NOC 21322	Metallurgical and materials engineers
50	NOC 21330	Mining engineers
51	NOC 21331	Geological engineers
52	NOC 21332	Petroleum engineers
53	NOC 21390	Aerospace engineers
54	NOC 21399	Other professional engineers, not elsewhere classified
55	NOC 22101	Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
56	NOC 22112	Forestry technologists and technicians
57	NOC 22114	Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
58	NOC 22210	Architectural technologists and technicians
59	NOC 22211	Industrial designers
60	NOC 22212	Drafting technologists and technicians
61	NOC 22213	Land survey technologists and technicians
62	NOC 22214	Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
63	NOC 22230	Non-destructive testers and inspectors
64	NOC 22231	Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers
65	NOC 22300	Civil engineering technologists and technicians
66	NOC 22302	Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
67	NOC 22303	Construction estimators
68	NOC 22310	Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
69	NOC 22311	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
70	NOC 40010	Government managers in health and social policy development and program administration
71	NOC 40011	Government managers in economic analysis, policy development, and program administration
72	NOC 40012	Government managers in education policy development and program administration
73	NOC 40019	Other managers in public administration
74	NOC 40020	Administrators in post-secondary education and vocational training
75	NOC 40021	School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
76	NOC 40030	Managers in social, community, and correctional services
77	NOC 41200	University professors and lecturers
78	NOC 41300	Social workers
79	NOC 41302	Ecclesiastical occupations
80	NOC 41401	Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts
81	NOC 42201	Social and community service workers
82	NOC 42202	Early childhood educators and assistants
83	NOC 42203	Instructors of persons with disabilities
84	NOC 43200	Sheriffs and bailiffs
85	NOC 43201	Correctional service officers
86	NOC 43202	By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers
87	NOC 51120	Producers, directors, choreographers, and related occupations
88	NOC 52119	Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and performing arts
89	NOC 52120	Graphic designers and illustrators
90	NOC 60010	Corporate sales managers
91	NOC 80010	Managers in natural resources production and fishing
92	NOC 80020	Managers in agriculture
93	NOC 80021	Managers in horticulture
94	NOC 80022	Managers in aquaculture
95	NOC 82020	Supervisors in mining and quarrying
96	NOC 82021	Contractors and supervisors in oil and gas drilling
97	NOC 82031	Contractors and supervisors in landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services
98	NOC 83100	Underground production and development miners
99	NOC 83101	Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers, and related workers
100	NOC 83110	Logging machinery operators
101	NOC 51120	Producers, directors, and choreographers
102	NOC 52119	Coordinators in motion pictures and broadcasting
103	NOC 82110	Supervisors in forestry operations
104	NOC 82210	Drilling contractors and supervisors

Eligibility Criteria for OINP

Candidates must meet specific requirements to be eligible for the Employer Job Offer:

Foreign Worker Stream:

• Job Offer: A valid job offer from an Ontario employer in one of the targeted occupations.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of work experience in the relevant occupation.
• Education: An educational background that aligns with the job offer.
• Language Proficiency: Minimum language proficiency in English or French.
• Intent to Reside in Ontario: Demonstrate a commitment to living and working in Ontario.

How to Apply for the OINP

The OINP application process involves the following steps:

1. Create an Express Entry Profile: Candidates must create a profile on the federal Express Entry system.
2. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): Interested candidates submit an EOI through the OINP e-Filing Portal.
3. Receive an ITA: Selected candidates receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
4. Submit PR Application: After receiving an ITA, candidates can submit their PR application to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Benefits of Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program

Some of the key benefits of applying through the OINP include:

• Economic Stability: Ontario’s strong economy offers excellent job opportunities for skilled workers.
• Pathway to PR: OINP provides a direct pathway to Canadian permanent residency.
• Quality of Life: Ontario offers a high standard of living, including healthcare, education, and job security.

Conclusion

The October 8, 2024 Ontario OINP draws mark a major opportunity for skilled workers to secure permanent residency in Canada. With 1,727 invitations issued across 61 skilled trades and 104 priority occupations, Ontario continues to attract top talent to address its labor market needs. Whether you're in engineering, finance, trades, or management, Ontario's PNP offers a fast-track route to establishing a new life in Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the OINP?

Ans: The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program is an immigration pathway that nominates candidates for PR based on Ontario’s labor needs.

Q2. How do I qualify for the Skilled Trade stream?

Ans: You need a valid job offer in Ontario and meet the required work experience, education, and language criteria.

Q3. What is the minimum score required for the October 8 draw?

Ans: The minimum score ranged between 48 and 52 depending on the occupation.

Q4. How long does the OINP process take?

Ans: It can take between 6 to 12 months depending on the stream and processing times.

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