Exploring Eligible Occupations: Federal Skilled Worker Program in Canada

Are you considering immigrating to Canada through the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)?

Understanding the eligible occupations under this program is crucial for a successful immigration journey. Let’s delve into the details to help you navigate this pathway to Canadian permanent residency.

Canada’s Federal Skilled Worker Program: A Pathway to Permanent Residency

The Federal Skilled Worker Program is a flagship immigration pathway designed to attract skilled individuals from around the world who possess the qualifications and experience needed to contribute to Canada’s economy and society. As one of the key streams under the Express Entry system, the FSWP offers a streamlined process for skilled workers to obtain permanent residency in Canada.

Exploring Eligible Occupations

Under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, eligible occupations are classified based on the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This classification system categorizes occupations based on skill level and type, with occupations falling under Skill Type 0 (Managerial Occupations), Skill Level A (Professional Occupations), and Skill Level B (Technical Occupations and Skilled Trades) considered eligible for the program.

High-Demand Occupations:

While the list of eligible occupations under the FSWP is extensive, some occupations are in higher demand due to their relevance to Canada’s labor market needs and economic priorities. These high-demand occupations often reflect sectors experiencing growth and requiring skilled workers to fill key roles. Common high-demand occupations eligible under the FSWP may include:

• Information Technology Professionals
• Engineers (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical)
• Healthcare Workers (Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists)
• Financial Analysts and Accountants
• Tradespersons (Electricians, Plumbers, Welders)
• Teachers and Educators
• Business and Management Consultants
• Architects and Designers

Qualifying for the Federal Skilled Worker Program:

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

1. Possessing at least one year of continuous full-time paid work experience (or equivalent part-time) in one of the listed occupations within the past decade.
2. Ensuring the work experience falls within TEER categories 0, 1, 2, or 3 of the National Occupational Classification.
3. Scoring sufficient points on the skilled worker point grid (current pass mark is 67 points).
4. Undergoing language testing and demonstrating intermediate-level language skills in English or French (Canadian Language Benchmark of 7).
5. Possessing suitable settlement funds.
6. Successfully passing security background and medical examinations.

Find out whether you qualify under the Federal Skilled Worker Program or other programs in Canada by completing our free online evaluation for Skilled Workers or other categories. We will provide you with your evaluation results within 1-2 business days.

Express Entry: Eligible Occupations Federal Skilled Worker Program

No.	TEER Category	NOC Code	Class title
1	0	10010	Financial managers
2	0	10011	Human resources managers
3	0	10012	Purchasing managers
4	0	10019	Other administrative services managers
5	0	10020	Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers
6	0	10021	Banking, credit and other investment managers
7	0	10022	Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
8	0	10029	Other business services managers
9	0	10030	Telecommunication carriers managers
10	0	20010	Engineering managers
11	0	20011	Architecture and science managers
12	0	20012	Computer and information systems managers
13	0	30010	Managers in healthcare
14	0	40010	Government managers – health and social policy development and program administration
15	0	40011	Government managers – economic analysis, policy development and program administration
16	0	40012	Government managers – education policy development and program administration
17	0	40019	Other managers in public administration
18	0	40020	Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training
19	0	40021	School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
20	0	40030	Managers in social, community and correctional services
21	0	40040	Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services
22	0	40041	Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers
23	0	40042	Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces
24	0	50010	Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers
25	0	50011	Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
26	0	50012	Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors
27	0	60010	Corporate sales managers
28	0	60020	Retail and wholesale trade managers
29	0	60030	Restaurant and food service managers
30	0	60031	Accommodation service managers
31	0	60040	Managers in customer and personal services
32	0	70010	Construction managers
33	0	70011	Home building and renovation managers
34	0	70012	Facility operation and maintenance managers
35	0	70020	Managers in transportation
36	0	70021	Postal and courier services managers
37	0	80010	Managers in natural resources production and fishing
38	0	80020	Managers in agriculture
39	0	80021	Managers in horticulture
40	0	80022	Managers in aquaculture
41	0	90010	Manufacturing managers
42	0	90011	Utilities managers
43	1	11100	Financial auditors and accountants
44	1	11101	Financial and investment analysts
45	1	11102	Financial advisors
46	1	11103	Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
47	1	11109	Other financial officers
48	1	11200	Human resources professionals
49	1	11201	Professional occupations in business management consulting
50	1	11202	Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
51	1	21100	Physicists and astronomers
52	1	21101	Chemists
53	1	21102	Geoscientists and oceanographers
54	1	21103	Meteorologists and climatologists
55	1	21109	Other professional occupations in physical sciences
56	1	21110	Biologists and related scientists
57	1	21111	Forestry professionals
58	1	21112	Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists
59	1	21120	Public and environmental health and safety professionals
60	1	21200	Architects
61	1	21201	Landscape architects
62	1	21202	Urban and land use planners
63	1	21203	Land surveyors
64	1	21210	Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
65	1	21211	Data scientists
66	1	21220	Cybersecurity specialists
67	1	21221	Business systems specialists
68	1	21222	Information systems specialists
69	1	21223	Database analysts and data administrators
70	1	21230	Computer systems developers and programmers
71	1	21231	Software engineers and designers
72	1	21232	Software developers and programmers
73	1	21233	Web designers
74	1	21234	Web developers and programmers
75	1	21300	Civil engineers
76	1	21301	Mechanical engineers
77	1	21310	Electrical and electronics engineers
78	1	21311	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
79	1	21320	Chemical engineers
80	1	21321	Industrial and manufacturing engineers
81	1	21322	Metallurgical and materials engineers
82	1	21330	Mining engineers
83	1	21331	Geological engineers
84	1	21332	Petroleum engineers
85	1	21390	Aerospace engineers
86	1	21399	Other professional engineers
87	1	31100	Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
88	1	31101	Specialists in surgery
89	1	31102	General practitioners and family physicians
90	1	31103	Veterinarians
91	1	31110	Dentists
92	1	31111	Optometrists
93	1	31112	Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
94	1	31120	Pharmacists
95	1	31121	Dietitians and nutritionists
96	1	31200	Psychologists
97	1	31201	Chiropractors
98	1	31202	Physiotherapists
99	1	31203	Occupational therapists
100	1	31204	Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
101	1	31209	Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
102	1	31300	Nursing coordinators and supervisors
103	1	31301	Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
104	1	31302	Nurse practitioners
105	1	31303	Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
106	1	41100	Judges
107	1	41101	Lawyers and Quebec notaries
108	1	41200	University professors and lecturers
109	1	41201	Post-secondary teaching and research assistants
110	1	41210	College and other vocational instructors
111	1	41220	Secondary school teachers
112	1	41221	Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
113	1	41300	Social workers
114	1	41301	Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
115	1	41302	Religious leaders
116	1	41310	Police investigators and other investigative occupations
117	1	41311	Probation and parole officers
118	1	41320	Educational counsellors
119	1	41321	Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education)
120	1	41400	Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers
121	1	41401	Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts
122	1	41402	Business development officers and market researchers and analysts
123	1	41403	Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers
124	1	41404	Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers
125	1	41405	Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers
126	1	41406	Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers
127	1	41407	Program officers unique to government
128	1	41409	Other professional occupations in social science
129	1	51100	Librarians
130	1	51101	Conservators and curators
131	1	51102	Archivists
132	1	51110	Editors
133	1	51111	Authors and writers (except technical)
134	1	51112	Technical writers
135	1	51113	Journalists
136	1	51114	Translators, terminologists and interpreters
137	1	51120	Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
138	1	51121	Conductors, composers and arrangers
139	1	51122	Musicians and singers
140	2	12010	Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers
141	2	12011	Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
142	2	12012	Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers
143	2	12013	Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations
144	2	12100	Executive assistants
145	2	12101	Human resources and recruitment officers
146	2	12102	Procurement and purchasing agents and officers
147	2	12103	Conference and event planners
148	2	12104	Employment insurance and revenue officers
149	2	12110	Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations
150	2	12111	Health information management occupations
151	2	12112	Records management technicians
152	2	12113	Statistical officers and related research support occupations
153	2	12200	Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
154	2	12201	Insurance adjusters and claims examiners
155	2	12202	Insurance underwriters
156	2	12203	Assessors, business valuators and appraisers
157	2	22100	Chemical technologists and technicians
158	2	22101	Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
159	2	22110	Biological technologists and technicians
160	2	22111	Agricultural and fish products inspectors
161	2	22112	Forestry technologists and technicians
162	2	22113	Conservation and fishery officers
163	2	22114	Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
164	2	22210	Architectural technologists and technicians
165	2	22211	Industrial designers
166	2	22212	Drafting technologists and technicians
167	2	22213	Land survey technologists and technicians
168	2	22214	Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology
169	2	22220	Computer network and web technicians
170	2	22221	User support technicians
171	2	22222	Information systems testing technicians
172	2	22230	Non-destructive testers and inspectors
173	2	22231	Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers
174	2	22232	Occupational health and safety specialists
175	2	22233	Construction inspectors
176	2	22300	Civil engineering technologists and technicians
177	2	22301	Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
178	2	22302	Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
179	2	22303	Construction estimators
180	2	22310	Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
181	2	22311	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
182	2	22312	Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
183	2	22313	Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
184	2	32100	Opticians
185	2	32101	Licensed practical nurses
186	2	32102	Paramedical occupations
187	2	32103	Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
188	2	32104	Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
189	2	32109	Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
190	2	32110	Denturists
191	2	32111	Dental hygienists and dental therapists
192	2	32112	Dental technologists and technicians
193	2	32120	Medical laboratory technologists
194	2	32121	Medical radiation technologists
195	2	32122	Medical sonographers
196	2	32123	Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
197	2	32124	Pharmacy technicians
198	2	32129	Other medical technologists and technicians
199	2	32200	Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
200	2	32201	Massage therapists
201	2	32209	Other practitioners of natural healing
202	2	42100	Police officers (except commissioned)
203	2	42101	Firefighters
204	2	42102	Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces
205	2	42200	Paralegals and related occupations
206	2	42201	Social and community service workers
207	2	42202	Early childhood educators and assistants
208	2	42203	Instructors of persons with disabilities
209	2	42204	Religion workers
210	2	52100	Library and public archive technicians
211	2	52110	Film and video camera operators
212	2	52111	Graphic arts technicians
213	2	52112	Broadcast technicians
214	2	52113	Audio and video recording technicians
215	2	52114	Announcers and other broadcasters
216	2	52119	Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
217	2	52120	Graphic designers and illustrators
218	2	52121	Interior designers and interior decorators
219	2	62010	Retail sales supervisors
220	2	62020	Food service supervisors
221	2	62021	Executive housekeepers
222	2	62022	Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors
223	2	62023	Customer and information services supervisors
224	2	62024	Cleaning supervisors
225	2	62029	Other services supervisors
226	2	62100	Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade
227	2	62101	Retail and wholesale buyers
228	2	62200	Chefs
229	2	62201	Funeral directors and embalmers
230	2	62202	Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations
231	2	72010	Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
232	2	72011	Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
233	2	72012	Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
234	2	72013	Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
235	2	72014	Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
236	2	72020	Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
237	2	72021	Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
238	2	72022	Supervisors, printing and related occupations
239	2	72023	Supervisors, railway transport operations
240	2	72024	Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
241	2	72025	Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations
242	2	72100	Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
243	2	72101	Tool and die makers
244	2	72102	Sheet metal workers
245	2	72103	Boilermakers
246	2	72104	Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
247	2	72105	Ironworkers
248	2	72106	Welders and related machine operators
249	2	72200	Electricians (except industrial and power system)
250	2	72201	Industrial electricians
251	2	72202	Power system electricians
252	2	72203	Electrical power line and cable workers
253	2	72204	Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
254	2	72205	Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
255	2	72300	Plumbers
256	2	72301	Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
257	2	72302	Gas fitters
258	2	72310	Carpenters
259	2	72311	Cabinetmakers
260	2	72320	Bricklayers
261	2	72321	Insulators
262	2	72400	Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
263	2	72401	Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
264	2	72402	Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
265	2	72403	Railway carmen/women
266	2	72404	Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
267	2	72405	Machine fitters
268	2	72406	Elevator constructors and mechanics
269	2	72410	Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
270	2	72411	Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators
271	2	72420	Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
272	2	72421	Appliance servicers and repairers
273	2	72422	Electrical mechanics
274	2	72423	Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
275	2	72429	Other small engine and small equipment repairers
276	2	72500	Crane operators
277	2	72501	Water well drillers
278	2	72600	Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
279	2	72601	Air traffic controllers and related occupations
280	2	72602	Deck officers, water transport
281	2	72603	Engineer officers, water transport
282	2	72604	Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators
283	2	72999	Other technical trades and related occupations
284	2	82010	Supervisors, logging and forestry
285	2	82020	Supervisors, mining and quarrying
286	2	82021	Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
287	2	82030	Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
288	2	82031	Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
289	2	92010	Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
290	2	92011	Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities
291	2	92012	Supervisors, food and beverage processing
292	2	92013	Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
293	2	92014	Supervisors, forest products processing
294	2	92015	Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing
295	2	92020	Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
296	2	92021	Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing
297	2	92022	Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
298	2	92023	Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing
299	2	92024	Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly
300	2	92100	Power engineers and power systems operators
301	2	92101	Water and waste treatment plant operators
302	3	13100	Administrative officers
303	3	13101	Property administrators
304	3	13102	Payroll administrators
305	3	13110	Administrative assistants
306	3	13111	Legal administrative assistants
307	3	13112	Medical administrative assistants
308	3	13200	Customs, ship and other brokers
309	3	13201	Production and transportation logistics coordinators
310	3	33100	Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
311	3	33101	Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
312	3	33102	Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
313	3	33103	Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
314	3	33109	Other assisting occupations in support of health services
315	3	43100	Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
316	3	43109	Other instructors
317	3	43200	Sheriffs and bailiffs
318	3	43201	Correctional service officers
319	3	43202	By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers
320	3	43203	Border services, customs, and immigration officers
321	3	43204	Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces
322	3	53100	Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries
323	3	53110	Photographers
324	3	53111	Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators
325	3	53120	Dancers
326	3	53121	Actors, comedians and circus performers
327	3	53122	Painters, sculptors and other visual artists
328	3	53123	Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers
329	3	53124	Artisans and craftspersons
330	3	53125	Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products
331	3	53200	Athletes
332	3	53201	Coaches
333	3	53202	Sports officials and referees
334	3	63100	Insurance agents and brokers
335	3	63101	Real estate agents and salespersons
336	3	63102	Financial sales representatives
337	3	63200	Cooks
338	3	63201	Butchers – retail and wholesale
339	3	63202	Bakers
340	3	63210	Hairstylists and barbers
341	3	63211	Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations
342	3	63220	Shoe repairers and shoemakers
343	3	63221	Upholsterers
344	3	73100	Concrete finishers
345	3	73101	Tilesetters
346	3	73102	Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
347	3	73110	Roofers and shinglers
348	3	73111	Glaziers
349	3	73112	Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
350	3	73113	Floor covering installers
351	3	73200	Residential and commercial installers and servicers
352	3	73201	General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
353	3	73202	Pest controllers and fumigators
354	3	73209	Other repairers and servicers
355	3	73300	Transport truck drivers
356	3	73301	Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators
357	3	73310	Railway and yard locomotive engineers
358	3	73311	Railway conductors and brakemen/women
359	3	73400	Heavy equipment operators
360	3	73401	Printing press operators
361	3	73402	Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
362	3	83100	Underground production and development miners
363	3	83101	Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
364	3	83110	Logging machinery operators
365	3	83120	Fishing masters and officers
366	3	83121	Fishermen/women
367	3	93100	Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing
368	3	93101	Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing
369	3	93102	Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators
370	3	93200	Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors

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