Highlights of top in-demand tech jobs in Canada
- Canada finds the tech talent it needs through Ontario PNP immigration streams.
- Ontario’s Human Capital Priorities stream is linked with Express Entry and is a great source of tech-skilled workers.
- Ontario offers lots of options to work for tech talent that choose immigration for tech jobs in Canada.
- In 2022, OINP initially allocated 9,750 nominations which creates the opportunity for tech talents to immigrate to Canada.
- OINP may facilitate the movement of over 10,000 immigration candidates to Canada.
Do you know that tech jobs in Canada are among the most in-demand occupations in 2022? The country is trying to find ever more skilled tech candidates who can meet the growing needs in the technology sector. Canada immigration at the provincial level is a major inroad for tech professionals to migrate and find a promising jobs in Canada.
How is Ontario PNP important for tech-skilled immigrants?
A provincial draw conducted by the OINP under the Human Capital Priorities Stream is a pathway tech-skilled immigrants can take to move to Canada to work and settle.
IRCC identifies immigration candidates in the Express Entry candidate pool with proven tech skills that are valuable for Canada. They are then handpicked with other criteria in place and invited to migrate to Canada through the Human Capital Priorities Stream.
The advantage of such a dedicated pathway is that businesses in the technology sector will find it easier to recruit the right talent. This helps them immensely especially when there are not enough skilled candidates available in the native population.
What does OINP look for in the Express Entry pool?
OINP looks for Canada immigration candidates with the following traits:
- They meet the criteria prescribed by the Human Capital Priorities Stream.
- They have experience working in one of the NOC codes targeted under the Stream.
An NOI (Notification of Interest) is sent to candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements. Those who receive the NOIs will have to review their eligibility using the program guides. Only then can they apply for immigration to Canada to work in tech jobs in Canada.
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Which occupations qualify for tech draws by OINP?
Here’s a list of occupations classified under NOC that are considered eligible for selection of candidates by OINP:
|
Occupation |
NOC 2019 code | NOC 2021 (TEER) code |
| Software engineers and designers | 2173 |
21231 |
|
Computer programmers and interactive media developers |
2174 | 21230/32/34 |
| Computer engineers | 2147 |
21311 |
|
Web designers and developers |
2175 | 21233/34 |
| Database analysts and data administrators | 2172 |
21223 |
|
Computer and information systems managers |
0213 |
20012 |
If you want to become eligible for a provincial nomination, you have to demonstrate your experience in working in one of the aforementioned NOC-coded occupations.
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The average annual salary of eligible occupations
Here are the average annual salaries of occupations that are considered eligible for selection under the Human Capital Priorities Stream.
|
Occupation |
Average Annual Salary in CAD |
| Software engineers and designers |
94,743 |
|
Computer programmers and interactive media developers |
67,373 |
| Computer engineers |
83,460 |
|
Web designers and developers |
53,088 |
| Database analysts and data administrators |
78,946 |
|
Computer and information systems managers |
102,048 |
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So, are you a tech professional looking to build a career in Canada? It will be a smart move to migrate to Canada through the dedicated Stream OINP offers for you to settle in Canada.
If you are willing to migrate to Canada, talk to Y-Axis, the leading immigration and career consultant in the UAE.
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