Ontario Invites Health Professionals: Targeted Opportunities in the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream!

Publish Date: 12/09/2024

On September 12, 2024, Ontario issued targeted notifications of interest to potential candidates qualifying for the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream, focusing on health occupations.

Eligibility Criteria:

CRS Score: Candidates must have a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 414-444.
Work Experience: Candidates must have relevant work experience in one of the specified National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes listed below as their primary NOC in their Express Entry profile.

Eligible NOC Codes:

NOC 30010: Managers in health care
NOC 31100: Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
NOC 31101: Specialists in surgery
NOC 31102: General practitioners and family physicians
NOC 31103: Veterinarians
NOC 31110: Dentists
NOC 31111: Optometrists
NOC 31112: Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
NOC 31120: Pharmacists
NOC 31121: Dietitians and nutritionists
NOC 31200: Psychologists
NOC 31201: Chiropractors
NOC 31202: Physiotherapists
NOC 31203: Occupational therapists
NOC 31204: Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
NOC 31209: Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
NOC 31300: Nursing coordinators and supervisors
NOC 31301: Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
NOC 31302: Nurse practitioners
NOC 31303: Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals
NOC 32100: Opticians
NOC 32101: Licensed practical nurses
NOC 32102: Paramedical occupations
NOC 32103: Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists
NOC 32104: Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
NOC 32109: Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
NOC 32110: Denturists
NOC 32111: Dental hygienists and dental therapists
NOC 32112: Dental technologists and technicians
NOC 32120: Medical laboratory technologists
NOC 32121: Medical radiation technologists
NOC 32122: Medical sonographers
NOC 32123: Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
NOC 32124: Pharmacy technicians
NOC 32129: Other medical technologists and technicians
NOC 32200: Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
NOC 32201: Massage therapists
NOC 32209: Other practitioners of natural healing
NOC 33100: Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
NOC 33101: Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
NOC 33102: Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
NOC 33103: Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
NOC 33109: Other assisting occupations in support of health services

Important Note:

If you plan to be assessed under the Canadian Experience Class, ensure that at least six months of your eligible work experience is in your primary NOC.

For those who qualify, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure a pathway to Ontario!