Canada Occupation in Demand List 2024

Canadas job market is always changing, with some jobs needing more skilled people than others. In fact Canada has always been more welcoming to immigrants who have work experience in jobs that are in high demand in Canada. We’ll look at the professions which are In-demand occupations in Canada, as well as some of the good and not-so-good parts of going into these fields

Top High-demand Jobs in Canada

Technology and Engineering: There’s a big need for software developers and programmers, data scientists and analysts civil engineers and environmental engineers. These jobs require specific training but offer good pay and chances to work on interesting projects. The downside is that the work can be stressful and competitive.

Healthcare: Doctors, Nurses, caregivers, pharmacists and lab techs are sought after. Healthcare jobs are rewarding because you get to help people. But shifts can be long and emotionally draining.

Trade Workers: Electricians, welders metal workers and construction managers are lacking. You can get paid well without needing a university degree. However, the work is physically demanding.

Business Services: Jobs in finance, human resources, marketing and advertising are growing fast. They provide variety and room for advancement. But you may need extra schooling and some jobs involve long hours.

Overall there are lots of opportunities in Canada now for motivated people willing to get the right training. Each field has its own mix of pros and cons to weigh.

The skilled Occupation list Canada 2024 are following:

S.NO	NOC	JOB TITLE
1	0011	Legislators
2	0012	Senior government managers and officials
3	0013	Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services
4	0014	Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations
5	0015	Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c.
6	0016	Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities
7	0111	Financial managers
8	0112	Human resources managers
9	013	Purchasing managers
10	0114	Other administrative services managers
11	0121	Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers
12	0122	Banking, credit and other investment managers
13	0124	Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
14	0125	Other business services managers
15	0131	Telecommunication carriers managers
16	0132	Postal and courier services managers
17	0211	Engineering managers
18	0212	Architecture and science managers
19	0213	Computer and information systems managers
20	0311	Managers in health care
21	0411	Government managers – health and social policy development and program administration
22	0412	Government managers – economic analysis, policy development and program administration
23	0413	Government managers – education policy development and program administration
24	0414	Other managers in public administration
25	0421	Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training
26	0422	School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
27	0423	Managers in social, community and correctional services
28	0431	Commissioned police officers
29	0432	Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers
30	0433	Commissioned officers of the Canadian Forces
31	0511	Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers
32	0512	Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
33	0513	Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors
34	0601	Corporate sales managers
35	0621	Retail and wholesale trade managers
36	0631	Restaurant and food service managers
37	0632	Accommodation service managers
38	0651	Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c.
39	0711	Construction managers
40	0712	Home building and renovation managers
41	0714	Facility operation and maintenance managers
42	0731	Managers in transportation
43	0811	Managers in natural resources production and fishing
44	0821	Managers in agriculture
45	0822	Managers in horticulture
46	0823	Managers in aquaculture
47	0911	Manufacturing managers
48	0912	Utilities managers
49	1111	Financial auditors and accountants
50	1112	Financial and investment analysts
51	1113	Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
52	1114	Other financial officers
53	1121	Human resources professionals
54	1122	Professional occupations in business management consulting
55	1123	Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
56	1211	Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers
57	1212	Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
58	1213	Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers
59	1214	Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations
60	1215	Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations
61	1221	Administrative officers
62	1222	Executive assistants
63	1223	Human resources and recruitment officers
64	1224	Property administrators
65	1225	Purchasing agents and officers
66	1226	Conference and event planners
67	1227	Court officers and justices of the peace
68	1228	Employment insurance, immigration, border services and revenue officers
69	1241	Administrative assistants
70	1242	Legal administrative assistants
71	1243	Medical administrative assistants
72	1251	Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations
73	1252	Health information management occupations
74	1253	Records management technicians
75	1254	Statistical officers and related research support occupations
76	1311	Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
77	1312	Insurance adjusters and claims examiners
78	1313	Insurance underwriters
79	1314	Assessors, valuators and appraisers
80	1315	Customs, ship and other brokers
81	2111	Physicists and astronomers
82	2112	Chemists
83	2113	Geoscientists and oceanographers
84	2114	Meteorologists and climatologists
85	2115	Other professional occupations in physical sciences
86	2121	Biologists and related scientists
87	2122	Forestry professionals
88	2123	Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists
89	2131	Civil engineers
90	2132	Mechanical engineers
91	2133	Electrical and electronics engineers
92	2134	Chemical engineers
93	2141	Industrial and manufacturing engineers
94	2142	Metallurgical and materials engineers
95	2143	Mining engineers
96	2144	Geological engineers
97	2145	Petroleum engineers
98	2146	Aerospace engineers
99	2147	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
100	2148	Other professional engineers, n.e.c.
101	2151	Architects
102	2152	Landscape architects
103	2153	Urban and land use planners
104	2154	Land surveyors
105	2161	Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
106	2171	Information systems analysts and consultants
107	2172	Database analysts and data administrators
108	2173	Software engineers and designers
109	2174	Computer programmers and interactive media developers
110	2175	Web designers and developers
111	2211	Chemical technologists and technicians
112	2212	Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
113	2221	Biological technologists and technicians
114	2222	Agricultural and fish products inspectors
115	2223	Forestry technologists and technicians
116	2224	Conservation and fishery officers
117	2225	Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
118	2231	Civil engineering technologists and technicians
119	2232	Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
120	2233	Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
121	2234	Construction estimators
122	2241	Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
123	2242	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
124	2243	Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
125	2244	Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
126	2251	Architectural technologists and technicians
127	2252	Industrial designers
128	2253	Drafting technologists and technicians
129	2254	Land survey technologists and technicians
130	2255	Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
131	2261	Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians
132	2262	Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers
133	2263	Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety
134	2264	Construction inspectors
135	2271	Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
136	2272	Air traffic controllers and related occupations
137	2273	Deck officers, water transport
138	2274	Engineer officers, water transport
139	2275	Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators
140	2281	Computer network technicians
141	2282	User support technicians
142	2283	Information systems testing technicians
143	3011	Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
144	3012	Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
145	3111	Specialist physicians
146	3112	General practitioners and family physicians
147	3113	Dentists
148	3114	Veterinarians
149	3121	Optometrists
150	3122	Chiropractors
151	3124	Allied primary health practitioners
152	3125	Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
153	3131	Pharmacists
154	3132	Dietitians and nutritionists
155	3141	Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
156	3142	Physiotherapists
157	3143	Occupational therapists
158	3144	Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
159	3211	Medical laboratory technologists
160	3212	Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants
161	3213	Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
162	3214	Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
163	3215	Medical radiation technologists
164	3216	Medical sonographers
165	3217	Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c.
166	3219	Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)
167	3221	Denturists
168	3222	Dental hygienists and dental therapists
169	3223	Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants
170	3231	Opticians
171	3232	Practitioners of natural healing
172	3233	Licensed practical nurses
173	3234	Paramedical occupations
174	3236	Massage therapists
175	3237	Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
176	4011	University professors and lecturers
177	4012	Post-secondary teaching and research assistants
178	4021	College and other vocational instructors
179	4031	Secondary school teachers
180	4032	Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
181	4033	Educational counsellors
182	4111	Judges
183	4112	Lawyers and Quebec notaries
184	4151	Psychologists
185	4152	Social workers
186	4153	Family, marriage and other related counsellors
187	4154	Professional occupations in religion
188	4155	Probation and parole officers and related occupations
189	4156	Employment counsellors
190	4161	Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers
191	4162	Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts
192	4163	Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants
193	4164	Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers
194	4165	Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers
195	4166	Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers
196	4167	Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers
197	4168	Program officers unique to government
198	4169	Other professional occupations in social science, n.e.c.
199	4211	Paralegal and related occupations
200	4212	Social and community service workers
201	4214	Early childhood educators and assistants
202	4215	Instructors of persons with disabilities
203	4216	Other instructors
204	4217	Other religious occupations
205	4311	Police officers (except commissioned)
206	4312	Firefighters
207	4313	Non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Forces
208	5111	Librarians
209	5112	Conservators and curators
210	5113	Archivists
211	5121	Authors and writers
212	5122	Editors
213	5123	Journalists
214	5125	Translators, terminologists and interpreters
215	5131	Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
216	5132	Conductors, composers and arrangers
217	5133	Musicians and singers
218	5134	Dancers
219	5135	Actors and comedians
220	5136	Painters, sculptors and other visual artists
221	5211	Library and public archive technicians
222	5212	Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries
223	5221	Photographers
224	5222	Film and video camera operators
225	5223	Graphic arts technicians
226	5224	Broadcast technicians
227	5225	Audio and video recording technicians
228	5226	Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
229	5227	Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts
230	5231	Announcers and other broadcasters
231	5232	Other performers, n.e.c.
232	5241	Graphic designers and illustrators
233	5242	Interior designers and interior decorators
234	5243	Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers
235	5244	Artisans and craftspersons
236	5245	Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products
237	5251	Athletes
238	5252	Coaches
239	5253	Sports officials and referees
240	5254	Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness
241	6211	Retail sales supervisors
242	6221	Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade
243	6222	Retail and wholesale buyers
244	6231	Insurance agents and brokers
245	6232	Real estate agents and salespersons
246	6235	Financial sales representatives
247	6311	Food service supervisors
248	6312	Executive housekeepers
249	6313	Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors
250	6314	Customer and information services supervisors
251	6315	Cleaning supervisors
252	6316	Other services supervisors
253	6321	Chefs
254	6322	Cooks
255	6331	Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers – retail and wholesale
256	6332	Bakers
257	6341	Hairstylists and barbers
258	6342	Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners
259	6343	Shoe repairers and shoemakers
260	6344	Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations
261	6345	Upholsterers
262	6346	Funeral directors and embalmers
263	7201	Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
264	7202	Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
265	7203	Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
266	7204	Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
267	7205	Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
268	7231	Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
269	7232	Tool and die makers
270	7233	Sheet metal workers
271	7234	Boilermakers
272	7235	Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
273	7236	Ironworkers
274	7237	Welders and related machine operators
275	7241	Electricians (except industrial and power system)
276	7242	Industrial electricians
277	7243	Power system electricians
278	7244	Electrical power line and cable workers
279	7245	Telecommunications line and cable workers
280	7246	Telecommunications installation and repair workers
281	7247	Cable television service and maintenance technicians
282	7251	Plumbers
283	7252	Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
284	7253	Gas fitters
285	7271	Carpenters
286	7272	Cabinetmakers
287	7281	Bricklayers
288	7282	Concrete finishers
289	7283	Tile setters
290	7284	Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
291	7291	Roofers and shinglers
292	7292	Glaziers
293	7293	Insulators
294	7294	Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
295	7295	Floor covering installers
296	7301	Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
297	7302	Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
298	7303	Supervisors, printing and related occupations
299	7304	Supervisors, railway transport operations
300	7305	Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
301	7311	Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
302	7312	Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
303	7313	Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
304	7314	Railway Carmen/women
305	7315	Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
306	7316	Machine fitters
307	7318	Elevator constructors and mechanics
308	7321	Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
309	7322	Motor vehicle body repairers
310	7331	Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
311	7332	Appliance servicers and repairers
312	7333	Electrical mechanics
313	7334	Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
314	7335	Other small engine and small equipment repairers
315	7361	Railway and yard locomotive engineers
316	7362	Railway conductors and brakemen/women
317	7371	Crane operators
318	7372	Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
319	7373	Water well drillers
320	7381	Printing press operators
321	7384	Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c.
322	8211	Supervisors, logging and forestry
323	8221	Supervisors, mining and quarrying
324	8222	Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
325	8231	Underground production and development miners
326	8232	Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
327	8241	Logging machinery operators
328	8252	Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers
329	8255	Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
330	8261	Fishing masters and officers
331	8262	Fishermen/women
332	9211	Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
333	9212	Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities
334	9213	Supervisors, food, beverage and associated products processing
335	9214	Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
336	9215	Supervisors, forest products processing
337	9217	Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing
338	9221	Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
339	9222	Supervisors, electronics manufacturing
340	9223	Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing
341	9224	Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
342	9226	Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing
343	9227	Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly
344	9231	Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing
345	9232	Petroleum, gas and chemical process operators
346	9235	Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators
347	9241	Power engineers and power systems operators
348	9243	Water and waste treatment plant operators

Canada releases a list of occupations in the regular time of interval, that are facing the shortage of skilled candidates in the local labour market. Any skilled immigrant who is having the required work experience in the in-demand occupations are selected for the PR Visa process.

To facilitate more skilled immigrants in Canada, the Federal government of Canada has multi-year immigration to increase the admission rate of skilled immigrants through various economic immigration programs like Express entry program, Provincial Nominee Program, etc.

The selection criteria of these immigration programs mainly depend on the candidate’s credentials like age, language proficiency, educational qualifications, etc.

Occupation in-demand allows the immigrants to apply for Canada PR Visa without any job-offer. Candidates are only required to have work experience in occupations that are facing the shortage of skilled labour.

Skill Shortage List 2024: list of occupations in-demand in Canada:

• 0011 Legislators
• 0012 Senior government managers and officials
• 0013 Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services
• 0014 Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations
• 0015 Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c.
• 0016 Senior managers construction, transportation, production and utilities
• 0111 Financial managers
• 0112 Human resources managers
• 0113 Purchasing managers
• 0114 Other administrative services managers

For immigration purposes, Skill Levels and Skill Types of a NOC are:

• Skill Type 0: occupations related to management
• Skill Level A: professional occupations that usually need a university degree
• Skill Level B: technical occupations that usually require a college diploma or apprentice training
• Skill Level C: an intermediate occupation that usually needs a high school diploma, Skill Level D: labour occupation that usually only require training

To qualify for admission to the Express Entry Pool as a Federal Skilled Worker, applicants must meet the following conditions:

Essential Conditions:

• Possess one-year of continuous full-time paid work experience or the equivalent in part-time continuous employment within the previous 10 years in one of 347 eligible occupations listed under the applicable National Occupational Classification system; AND
• The work experience must be classified within Skill Type 0 (Managerial Occupations), Skill Level A (Professional Occupations), or Skill Level B (Technical Occupations and Skilled Trades) within the meaning of the National Occupational Classification system; AND
• Score sufficient points under the skilled worker point grid comprising of six selection factors. The current pass mark is 67 points;
• Undergo language testing from a recognized third party and demonstrate intermediate-level language skills in English or French corresponding to the Canadian Language Benchmark of 7
• Possess suitable settlement funding;
• Undergo a successful security background and medical examination.

What is NOC ?

National Occupation Classification – NOC, is used by the Canadian government to provide a structure for analysis and assessment of occupation in Canada. It is a four-digit code and job description for every occupation in labour market. A nationally recognized system, Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) uses to evaluate candidate’s work experience

The first digit in NOC code signifies Skill Type of occupation:

NOC	OCCUPATION SKILL TYPE
0	Management Occupations
1	Business, finance, and administration occupations
2	Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
3	Health occupation
4	Occupations in education, law, and school, community and government services
5	Occupations in art, culture, recreation, and sport
6	Sales and service occupations
7	Trade, transport, and equipment operated and related occupations
8	Natural resources, agriculture, and related production occupations
9	Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

Canada PNP Occupation in-demand list

Every province in Canada has an immigration pathway that allows them to nominate potential immigrants that will easily adapt to the province’s daily life and help in the development of the province. This immigration pathway are known as Provincial Nomination Program (PNPs).

There are PNPs that have a stream that allows them to select skilled immigrants with work experience in high demand occupations in the respective provinces. Following are the some of the PNP occupation in-demand lists:

• British Columbia Occupation in-demand list
• Alberta Occupation in-demand list
• Saskatchewan Occupation in-demand list
• Nova Scotia Occupation in-demand list
• Quebec Occupation high demand list
• Ontario Occupation in-demand list

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