Demand List and NOC
Demand List
For those wanting to apply under the Federal Skilled Worker Category , compliance with the demand list is very necessary if you do not have a job offer from Canada. Demand list is usually released June 28th of each year and is valid for a 12 month period. Only 500 applications from each job category if accepted in a 12 month period and it is important to submit your application in a timely fashion. Provided below is the current demand list. A cap has been reached means no more applications will be accepted under this category. For up to date information on current numbers being processed at Canada Immigration please contact us.
- 0631 Restaurant and Food Service Managers
- 0811 Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture)
- 1122 Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management (Cap reached)
- 1233 Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
- 2121 Biologists and Related Scientists
- 2151 Architects
- 3111 Specialist Physicians
- 3112 General Practitioners and Family Physicians
- 3113 Dentists
- 3131 Pharmacists
- 3142 Physiotherapists
- 3152 Registered Nurses (Cap reached)
- 3215 Medical Radiation Technologists
- 3222 Dental Hygienists & Dental Therapists
- 3233 Licensed Practical Nurses
- 4151 Psychologists
- 4152 Social Workers
- 6241 Chefs
- 6242 Cooks
- 7215 Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
- 7216 Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
- 7241 Electricians (Except Industrial & Power System)
- 7242 Industrial Electricians
- 7251 Plumbers
- 7265 Welders & Related Machine Operators
- 7312 Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
- 7371 Crane Operators
- 7372 Drillers & Blasters - Surface Mining, Quarrying & Construction
- 8222 Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Every job in Canada falls under the Canada NOC and each job in Canada is depicted by a 4 digit number. When applying for any job or residency in Canada it is important to classify yourself under a job category according to the NOC. You must
- Be working under one of the job titles on the relevant NOC
- You must be performing most of duties listed under the job category
- You must have the necessary education and licenses under the job category
In order to qualify to work or immigrate to Canada.
Obtaining advise on how to classify yourself under a certain job category is of utmost importance to the success of your application.
The NOC will also tell you if you work in a skilled, semi – skilled or unskilled job which will determine your options (if any) in applying for residency.
To view the NOC website click here
