{"id":112565,"date":"2017-08-17T01:37:03","date_gmt":"2017-08-17T05:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=112565"},"modified":"2017-08-17T01:50:53","modified_gmt":"2017-08-17T05:50:53","slug":"ontario-launches-employer-job-offer-in-demand-skills-stream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/08\/17\/ontario-launches-employer-job-offer-in-demand-skills-stream\/","title":{"rendered":"Ontario Launches Employer Job Offer In-Demand Skills Stream"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A new Canadian immigration stream has been launched by the government of Ontario. The Employer Job Offer In-Demand Skills Stream, which was announced on August 16 and opened the same day, is a pilot for workers in high-demand occupations with a job offer in Ontario.<\/p>\n

The Employer Job Offer In-Demand Skills Stream is part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program<\/a> (OINP), which allows Ontario to nominate individuals for immigration to Canada based on criteria set by the province.<\/p>\n

The current list of occupations includes occupations in the agriculture and construction sectors.<\/p>\n

Applicants can only apply if they meet all eligibility criteria, have received a permanent, full-time job offer from an Ontario employer, and have a completed and signed Employer Form to upload as part of the application package.<\/p>\n

Occupation list<\/p>\n

The job offer must be in one of the following eligible occupations in National Occupation Classification (NOC) Skill Level C or D.<\/p>\n

NOC\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OCCUPATION<\/p>\n

7441\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Residential and commercial installers and servicers<\/p>\n

7521\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Heavy equipment operators (except crane)<\/p>\n

8431\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 General farm workers<\/p>\n

8432\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nursery and greenhouse workers<\/p>\n

8611\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Harvesting labourers<\/p>\n

7611\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Construction trades helpers and labourers<\/p>\n

2212\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians<\/p>\n

9462\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Industrial butchers, meat cutters, poultry preparers, related workers<\/p>\n

To be eligible to apply for the Ontario In-Demand Skills Stream, applicants must have a job offer from an eligible Ontario employer that meets the following criteria:<\/p>\n

Is a permanent (i.e., indeterminate) and full-time job offer in an eligible occupation in the agricultural or construction sectors (see list of eligible occupations above), and<\/p>\n

Meets the prevailing wage levels in Ontario for that occupation and region.<\/p>\n

If the applicant is already working in the position, the employer is required to meet prevailing requirements and pay a wage that is equal to or greater than the current wage.<\/p>\n

Applicants must also meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n

Work Experience: Have 12 months of cumulative work experience in Ontario obtained within the 36 months before the date of the application. The work experience must be paid, full-time (or the equivalent amount in part-time) in Ontario and must be in an eligible occupation (see above). Seasonal work experience is not eligible to meet the work experience requirement for the In-Demand Skills Pilot.<\/p>\n

Education: Have completed the equivalent of a Canadian secondary school (high school) education or above, as demonstrated by a valid Educational Credential Assessment.<\/p>\n

Valid certificate or licence: Have a valid certificate or license at the time of application for any work experience claimed in an occupation that requires certification or licensing.<\/p>\n

Language: Have an English or a French-language level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 or above in all language competencies (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).<\/p>\n

Settlement Funds: Have sufficient funds and\/or income in Ontario.<\/p>\n

In addition, the Ontario employer must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n

Have been in active business for at least three years.<\/p>\n

Have business premises in Ontario where the applicant will work.<\/p>\n

Be in compliance with all provincial labour laws, including but not limited to employment standards, health and safety, and labour relations legislation.<\/p>\n

If in the Greater Toronto Area, the employer must have:<\/p>\n

A minimum of $1,000,000 in gross annual revenue for the most recent fiscal year, and<\/p>\n

Five permanent full-time employees who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents (per position to be filled each calendar year) at the location where the applicant will work.<\/p>\n

If outside the Greater Toronto Area, the employer must have:<\/p>\n

A minimum of $500,000 in gross annual revenue for the most recent fiscal year, and<\/p>\n

Three permanent, full-time employees who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents (per position to be filled each calendar year) at the location where the applicant will work.<\/p>\n

A permanent full-time job offer is an offer of employment with no end date and consisting of a minimum of 1,560 hours paid employment in a 12-month period with a minimum of 30 hours per week.<\/p>\n

The Ontario Job Offer In-Demand Skills Stream is not aligned with the federal Express Entry immigration system. Successful applicants will receive a provincial nomination certificate, allowing them and accompanying family members to apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent resident status<\/p>\n

To find out if you are eligible to immigrate to Canada permanently, fill out a free online assessment form<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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