Ontario Tech Pilot
The Ontario Tech Pilot forms part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The Tech Pilot was introduced to close the labour gap and attract skilled workers from abroad This opportunity one is one of the many opportunities under the Human Capital Priorities Stream. This program is for those tech-savvy beings that would love to live their dream in Canada. The main goal of this program is to identify candidates in the Express Entry pool who have a technological skillset.
Tech Draws
The draw to choose candidates that qualify for the Ontario Tech Pilot assists the Ontario government in searching the Express Entry pool for viable candidates. If the candidate meets the criteria of the Human Capital Priorities Stream or has work experience in one of the targeted National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes, they will receive Notification of Interest (NOI) on their Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) online account. 
29 jobs in Ontario Tech Pilot
Here are the 29 occupations that will allow you to qualify for Ontario Tech Pilot. Perhaps you will find something up your alley:
| Occupations for Ontario’s Tech Draws | ||
|---|---|---|
| Occupation | NOC Code | |
| Telecommunication carriers managers | NOC 0131 | |
| Computer and information systems managers | NOC 0213 | |
| Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting, and performing arts | NOC 0512 | |
| Civil engineers | NOC 2131 | |
| Mechanical engineers | NOC 2132 | |
| Electrical and electronics engineers | NOC 2133 | |
| Chemical engineers | NOC 2134 | |
| Computer engineers | NOC 2147 | |
| Information systems analysts and consultants | NOC 2171 | |
| Database analysts and data administrators | NOC 2172 | |
| Software engineers and designers | NOC 2173 | |
| Computer programmer and interactive media developers | NOC 2174 | |
| Web designers and developers | NOC 2175 | |
| Biological technologists and technicians | NOC 2221 | |
| Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians | NOC 2241 | |
| Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) | NOC 2242 | |
| Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics | NOC 243 | |
| Computer network technicians | NOC 2281 | |
| User support technicians | NOC 2282 | |
| Information systems testing technicians | NOC 2283 | |
| Authors and writers | NOC 5121 | |
| Editors | NOC 5122 | |
| Translators, terminologists, and interpreters | NOC 5125 | |
| Broadcast technicians | NOC 5224 | |
| Audio and video recording technicians | NOC 5225 | |
| Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts | NOC 5226 | |
| Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography, and the performing arts | NOC 5227 | |
| Graphic designers and illustrators | NOC 5241 | |
| Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade | NOC 6221 | |
How to Apply for the Ontario Tech Pilot Program
- Make sure you qualify for the stream that you would like to apply to by checking the requirements.
- Create a profile. Before applying to be nominated, you will need to create a profile. These profiles get ranked according to the highest scores. Candidates that score well will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) or a Notification of Interest (NOI).
- Apply to be nominated. Once you get an ITA or NOI you may apply online to be nominated by the OINP within 14 days if you have an employer job offer or are an international student. If you applied by means of one of the Express Entry streams and receive an NOI you will be able to apply within 45 days. The application will take two to three hours to complete.
- If your application is successful you will get nominated by the OINP. Once you get accepted the next would be to apply for permanent residence through IRCC. The Canadian government makes the final decision on who becomes a permanent resident.
The application costs for the human and capital streams will be between $1,500 and $2,000. The processing times may differ depending on the number of applicants that enter at a time. The business stream is about $3,500 per key staff applicant or business partner.
Eligibility Requirements for the Ontario Tech Pilot Program
If you meet the following requirements to make sure you’re eligible for OINP:
- Have one year of experience in one of the above-mentioned occupations.
- Meet the Human Capital Priorities Stream under Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program.
Ontario Human Capital Priorities Requirements
Because the Ontario Tech Pilot falls under the Human Capital Priorities Stream, there are some general requirements that need to be met in order to apply:
- Language proficiency of minimum level 7 Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) for English, or the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) for French.
- The equivalent of a Canadian Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Residing with legal status in Canada.
- Proof of settlement funds.
- Profile under the Federal Express Entry system that has been ongoing.
- Be qualified for either the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
- Minimum Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System score.
- Intention of residing in Ontario.
- 1-year of full-time equivalent or, full-time work experience in NOC occupation level 0, A, or B, in the past three years if applying under CEC, or five years if applying under FSWP.
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Immigration FAQ’s
Your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is based on the following factors:
- Provincial Nomination;
- Offer of employment;
- Core capital factors;
- Your common-law partner or spouse;
- Skill transferability;
- Previous Canadian study experience;
- Siblings in Canada; and
- French and English Ability
Provincial Nomination (600 Points)
600 points are awarded for an enhanced Nominee certificate from a province in Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Job Offers (50-600 Points)
A Canadian job offer will also earn you points; the number of points is based on the NOC level of the particular job.
Core Human Capital Factors (600 Points)
These take into account your level of education, for example:
- Certificate;
- Diploma; or
- Degree
If you intend to gain higher qualifications, your score will increase. This same point system applies to your legal partner or spouse if you applied together.
Language (150 Points)
Improving your language skills in either English or French through a recognized Canadian institution can also raise your CRS score.
Work Experience
The more experience you have, the more points you earn. This also applies to your legal partner or spouse.
You must:
- Meet all the requirements of the:
- Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC);
- Federal Skilled Trades Class; or
- Canadian Experience Class
You must register with the Canadian Job Bank within 30 days unless:
- You have arranged employment from a Canadian employer; or
- You have received a nomination through the Provincial Nominee Program
You must have a Labour Market Impact Assessment in order to earn Comprehensive Ranking System points, unless you:
- Have worked full time for an employer with a work permit for a least one year (or a part-time job for an equal amount of time);
- Have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer that is for at least one year in duration; or
- Have a valid employer specific temporary work permit exempt under code R204 (a), (c) or R205
If you qualify for any of the Federal Programs, you have 30 days from when you submit your profile to complete the rest of the requirements like registering with the Job Bank. If you do not, your Express Entry profile cannot be activated.
There are three programs to apply for under Express Entry:
- Skilled Federal Worker Program (SFWP);
- Skilled Federal Trades Program (SFTP); or
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
The following factors affect your eligibility:
Work Experience
You must:
- Have gained relevant work experience for a job listed in the National Occupation Classification (NOC). Note: Work experience gained in another occupation you have not applied for does not apply;
- Have gained work experience in the past 10 years;
- Have received payment for your work;
- Have a job at skill level 0, A or B;
- Have a year’s worth of work experience (minimum 1,560 hours); and
- Prove that your work experience fits the requirements of the NOC
Language Ability
You must:
- Meet the minimum language level set by the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB);
- Take a language proficiency test That is approved by IRCC;
- You must meet the language requirements for either French or English; and
- Your language test results must not be more than two years old when you apply
Education
You must:
- Have completed canadian secondary education; and a tertiary certificate, diploma or degree;
- Have completed foreign credentials; or
- Have an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) approved by IRCC
Proof of Funds
You must prove you can support yourself and your family financially, unless:
- You are working in Canada; or
- You have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer
Additional Factors to Be Considered
- Age;
- Valid job offers; and
- Adaptability
This program is aimed at people who wish to become permanent residents (PR) of Canada. This only applies to people who qualify in a skilled trade.
Minimum Requirements
You must:
- Plan to live outside of Quebec (The province has its own Quebec Skilled Worker Program);
- Meet the language requirements for English and French;
- Have two years’ work experience in a skilled trade (or equal amount of experience in a part time position;
- Have work experience within the past 5 years;
- Meet the job requirements in the National Occupational Classifications;
- Have a full-time job offer from a Canadian employer for a minimum of one year; or
- A certificate of qualification for that skilled trade that is confirmed from the Canadian provincial or territorial government authority
Skilled Work Experience
These skilled trades are involved in the Federal Skilled Trades Program as ranked by the National Occupational Classification.
| Group Number | Job Description |
|---|---|
| 72 | Industrial, construction or electrical trades |
| 73 | Equipment operation and maintenance |
| 82 | Technical and supervisors in:
|
| 92 | Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisor Central control operators |
| 632 | Cooks and chefs |
| 633 | Bakers and butchers |
Education
You do not need a specific qualification for this program, but you can earn more CRS points if you have:
- Foreign qualifications;
- An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) approved by IRCC;or
- A Canadian certificate, diploma or degree
Language Ability
- Pass the Canadian Language Benchmark test at minimum language level;
- The language test must be approved by IRCC; and
- Your test results must not be older than two years when you apply.
Be assessed by the province or territory
Each of the provinces or territories have different requirements for the skilled trade industry.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements
You must:
- Have skilled work experience for at least 12 months (either full time or part time for the same amount of time) within three years before you apply;
- Have the required language skills needed for your job;
- Have gained experience in Canada with proper authorization;
- Have the language proficiency needed for your job; and
- Have plans to live outside of Quebec
Skilled Work Experience
Work experience must be gained in the following job levels based on the National Occupational Classifications.
| Job Description | Skill Type |
|---|---|
| Technical jobs | B |
| Skilled trades | B |
| Professional jobs | A |
| Managerial jobs | 0 |
Education
You do not need an education to apply for this program, but you can score higher if you:
- Have a high school diploma, tertiary diploma or degree;
- Have an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) approved by IRCC; or
- Have completed foreign credentials
Language Ability
To qualify you must score well in the various language tests determined by the CEC.
| Canadian Language Benchmark Score Needed | Job Level (NOC) |
|---|---|
| 7 | 0 |
| 7 | A |
| 5 | B |
The language test must be approved by IRCC and must not be older than two years when you apply.
- Have skilled work experience for at least 12 months (either full time or part time for the same amount of time) within three years before you apply;
- Have the required language skills needed for your job;
- Have gained experience in Canada with proper authorization;
- Have language levels need for your job; and
- Have plans to live outside of Quebec
Note:work experience gained as a student or a self-employed individual does not count.
Skilled Work Experience
Work experience must be within three years of applying for the Canadian Experience Class. Work experience must be gained in the following job levels as based on National Occupational Classifications.
| Job description | Skill Type |
|---|---|
| Technical jobs | B |
| Skilled trades | B |
| Professional jobs | A |
| Managerial jobs | 0 |
Education
You do not need an education to apply for this program, but you can score higher if:
- have a high school diploma and/or tertiary diploma or degree;
- have an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada; or have
- completed foreign credentials
Note: Only apply for an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) if your foreign education is either equal to, or higher than the Canadian education standard.
Language Ability
To qualify you must score well in:
- the Canadian Language Benchmark; and
- the language tests
| Canadian Language Benchmark score needed | Job level (NOC) |
|---|---|
| 7 | 0 |
| 7 | A |
| 5 | B |
The Language Test must be approved by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada .These tests are based off your French and English ability to:
- Read;
- Speak;
- Listen; and
- Write
Your test results must be included if you are applying for this program through the Express Entry program. Note: these tests must not be older than two years when you apply.
Principal Applicant
When you apply for the Express Entry, and want to immigrate with your common law partner, you must choose who will be the principal applicant.
Note: a common law partner is a person who has been married to you for one year. This applies for same sex and opposite sex partners.
Choose the principal applicant by looking at who will score the highest points under the Express Entry program.
Inadmissibility
You may be inadmissible if you are:
- Considered a security risk;
- Lied about information in your application or interview;
- Have ties to organised crime;
- Can’t support yourself financially;
- Have terrible financial health;
- Committed a crime outside of Canada;
- Do not qualify under Canada’s immigration laws; and
- Have a family member that is not allowed in the country
Choosing Where To Live
Note:under the Express Entry you can apply to live in other provinces/territories in Canada, except Quebec. This province has its own set of requirements needed for you to enter.
These are the factors that are used to calculate CRS Points
- Age (max 110 points);
- Education (max 150 points);
- Language proficiency (max 160 points);
- Canadian Work Experience (max 80 points);
- Skills Transferability (max 100 points); and
- Additional Factors (max 600 points)
A legal agent is an authorized representative that must be:
- A paralegal or lawyer who has a good relationship with the provincial or territorial legal societies of Canada;
- A Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) who has a good relationship with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council; or
- A notary who has a good relationship with the Chambre des notaires du Québec
Note: An unauthorized agent will not be able to help you with your application.
If you want to ensure that your Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) is an authorized consultant, you can check with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC).
The ICCRC’s website has a register of all the persons that are qualified to be Canadian Immigration Consultants. Any individual who claims to be a legal consultant will have a RCIC code. If there are no results for a person’s RCIC code, then they are not a legal Canadian Immigration Consultant.
