Ontario Occupation in Demand List

The occupation in demand in Ontario keeps changing based on labour market needs, economic trends, and government priorities. Ontario, being a diverse and economically significant province in Canada, often has a demand for professionals in various fields. However, there are three major Industries that are highly in demand in Ontario 


1) Tech occupations 
2) Healthcare occupation 
3) Skilled Trade Occupations
4) General occupation 


Please find the Ontario occupation list below. 

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Ontario Tech Occupation List 

Ontario is the technology hub of Canada. So, being a hub for technology and innovation often creates demand for professionals in various technology-related occupations. These occupations contribute to the growth of Ontario's tech sector and support the province's economic development.

Please find the elaborative Ontario Tech occupation list  below 

Ontario Tech Occupation List 
NOCTITLE
20012Computer and information systems managers
21211Data Scientists
21220Cybersecurity specialists
21221Business system analysts
21222 Information systems specialists
21223 Database analysts and data administrators
21230Computer systems developers and programmers
21231 Software engineers and designers
21232Software developers and programmers
21233Web designers
21234 Web developers and programmers
21311Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
22220 Computer network technicians
22221 User support technicians
22222 Information systems testing technicians

Ontario Health Care Occupation List

The healthcare sector is a significant and continuously growing industry in Ontario, and there is often demand for professionals in various healthcare occupations. These occupations play a crucial role in supporting the health and well-being of the province's residents.

Please Find the Ontario Health care occupation in demand list below.

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

Ontario Trade Occupation List 

The province of Ontario recognizes the importance of skilled trades occupations. Skilled trades play a crucial role in the province's economy, contributing to sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and services.

Please find the Ontario Trade Occupation list in detail below.

Ontario Trade Occupation List 
NOCTITLE
22212 Drafting technologists and technicians
22301Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
22302 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
22311Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
70010 Construction managers
70011 Home building and renovation managers
70012 Facility operation and maintenance managers
72010Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
72011Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
72012Contractors and supervisors, pipe fitting trades
72013 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
72014 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
72020Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
72021 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
72022Supervisors, printing and related occupations
72024Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
72100 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
72101 Tool and die makers
72102 Sheet metal workers
72103 Boilermakers
72104 Structural metal and plate work fabricators and fitters
72105 Iron workers
72106Welders and related machine operators
72200Electricians (except industrial and power system)
72201 Industrial electricians
72203Electrical power line and cable workers
77204Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
77205Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
72300 Plumbers
72301 Steamfitters, pipe fitters and sprinkler system installers
72302 Gas fitters
72310 Carpenters
72311Cabinetmakers
72320 Bricklayers
72321Insulators
72400Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
72401Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
72402Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
72403 Railway carmen/women
72404Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
72406Elevator constructors and mechanics
72410 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
72422Electrical mechanics
72423 Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
72500 Crane operators
73100 Concrete finishers
73101 Tile setters
73102 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
73110 Roofers and shinglers
73111Glaziers
73112Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
73113 Floor covering installers
73200 Residential and commercial installers and servicers
73201 General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
73202 Pest controllers and fumigators
73209 Other repairers and servicers
73400Heavy equipment operators
73402 Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction
82031Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
92100Power engineers and power systems operators
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    Ontario Occupation in Demand : FAQ

    Q. What jobs are in high demand in Ontario?

    Ontario are centered for healthcare, technology and skilled trades. With the healthcare industry experiencing an ongoing boom these days, key roles like registered nurses, pharmacists, physicians and nurse aides are in high demand right now. Dedicatedly, Software engineers, developers, IT support specialists and information systems analysts are in high demand.

    Q. Which NOC code is in demand in Ontario, Canada?

    Due to the fast change of Ontario’s in-demand NOC codes as per the labour market’s needs, many of Ontario’s NOC codes are in the field of healthcare, technology, and skilled trades by 2025.. These NOC codes include but not limited to:

    NOC 31301 – Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses

    NOC 31102 – General Practitioners and Family Physicians

    NOC 21231 – Software Engineers and Designers

    NOC 73300 – Transport Truck Drivers

    NOC 33102 – Nurse Aides, Orderlies, and Patient Service Associates. These NOC codes often appear in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program draws even when inviting skilled workers, providing eligible workers the best chances to get a provincial nomination for permanent residence.

    Q. Do I need a job offer to apply if my occupation is in demand?

    Even if the NOC code linked with your job is in demand, you can apply to OINP without a job offer. For example, the Human Capital Priorities Stream as well as recent OINP targeted Express Entry draws, issue invitations to apply based on work experience, education and language ability and not necessarily a job offer.

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