The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers a special pathway called the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream. This stream is designed for foreign workers who have a valid job offer in specific high-demand occupations in Ontario.
✅ Who Is It For?
This stream is for foreign workers inside or outside Canada who:
- Have a full-time, permanent job offer in Ontario
- Work in in-demand occupations (e.g., construction, agriculture, trucking, personal support workers, etc.)
- Have at least 9 months of paid full-time work experience in the same occupation (in Ontario) within the last 3 years
- Meet language (CLB 4), education, and settlement fund requirements
🧾 Key Requirements:
- Job Offer from an Ontario employer (non-seasonal, full-time)
- The job must be in one of the NOC TEER 4 or 5 occupations listed by the OINP as in-demand
- Work experience in Ontario (in the same NOC)
- High school education or higher
- Language skills at CLB level 4 or above
- Legal status (if applying from within Canada)
🛠️ Examples of In-Demand Jobs:
- Truck drivers (NOC 73300)
- Construction labourers (NOC 75110)
- Farm workers (NOC 85100, 85101)
- Personal Support Workers (NOC 44101)
- Butchers (NOC 63201)
- General labourers in manufacturing (NOC 95109)
📌 Why Choose This Stream?
- No need for an LMIA
- A great option for workers in the above list of occupations
- Can lead to permanent residency in Ontario
💡 Pro Tip:
If you qualify, this stream is one of the fastest routes to PR in Ontario for those working in trades, agriculture, or other high-demand roles.
Need help with your application? Contact us today to learn more about your eligibility and how we can assist you in every step of the OINP process.