Technical or skilled trade occupations requiring a college diploma, apprenticeship, or significant on-the-job training.
TEER Level
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Express Entry Eligibility
This occupation is eligible for Express Entry (TEER 0–3). However, it does not currently qualify for any category-based draws.
This occupation is not targeted by any current category-based draws. You can still be invited through general Express Entry rounds.
Provincial Pathways
8 streams across 5 provinces accept TEER 2 occupations. A provincial nomination adds 600 points to your CRS score.
Ontario selects candidates directly from the Express Entry pool based on human capital factors.
For French-speaking candidates in the Express Entry pool with strong French and English abilities.
For skilled trades workers with Canadian experience in eligible Ontario trades occupations.
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