Ontario holds largest OINP PNP Skilled Trades Stream draw since 2018

Ontario holds largest OINP PNP Skilled Trades Stream draw since 2018

On Sep 07, 2022, Ontario holds largest OINP PNP Skilled Trades Stream draw since 2018. The draw selected a total of 1521 applicants to apply for PNP nomination. Besides, to qualify the applicants needed a CRS score of 320 or more.

Also, the applicants with an ITA created their Express Entry (EE) profiles between Sep 01, 2021, to Sep 07, 2022. In addition, the draw targeted applicants who have work experience in the following occupations:


OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream – Targeted Occupations

Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations – NOC 7201 Plumbers – NOC 7251 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics – NOC 7312
Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades, and telecommunications occupations – NOC 7202 Steamfitters, pipefitters, and sprinkler system installers – NOC 7252 Heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics – NOC 7313
Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades – NOC 7203 Gas fitters – NOC 7253 Railway carmen/women – NOC 7314
Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades – NOC 7204 Carpenters – NOC 7271 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors – NOC 7315
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers, and servicers – NOC 7205 Cabinetmakers – NOC 7272 Machine fitters – NOC 7316
Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors – NOC 7231 Bricklayers – NOC 7281 Elevator constructors and mechanics – NOC 7318
Tool and die makers – NOC 7232 Concrete finishers – NOC 7282 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers – NOC 7321
Sheet metal workers – NOC 7233 Tile setters – NOC 7283 Motor vehicle body repairers – NOC 7322
Boilermakers – NOC 7234 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers – NOC 7284 Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics – NOC 7331
Structural metal and plate work fabricators and fitters – NOC 7235 Roofers and shinglers – NOC 7291 Appliance servicers and repairers – NOC 7332
Ironworkers – NOC 7236 Glaziers – NOC 7292 Electrical Mechanics – NOC 7333
Welders and related machine operators – NOC 7237 Insulators – NOC 7293 Motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and other related mechanics – NOC 7334
Electricians (except industrial and power systems) – NOC 7241 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) – NOC 7294 Other small engine and small equipment repairers – NOC 7335
Industrial electricians – NOC 7242 Floor covering installers – NOC 7295 Railway and yard locomotive engineers – NOC 7361
Power system electricians – NOC 7243 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades – NOC 7301 Railway conductors and brakemen/women – NOC 7362
Electrical power line and cable workers – NOC 7244 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews – NOC 7302 Crane operators – NOC 7371
Telecommunications line and cable workers – NOC 7245 Supervisors, printing, and related occupations – NOC 7303 Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction – NOC 7372
Telecommunications installation and repair workers – NOC 7246 Supervisors, railway transport operations – NOC 7304 Water well drillers – NOC 7373
Cable television service and maintenance technicians – NOC 7247 Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators – NOC 7305 Printing press operators – NOC 7381


Who can qualify for the OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream draw?

Ontario holds largest OINP PNP Skilled Trades Stream draw since 2018. Applicants in the new draw have been selected from the Express Entry (EE) pool. Because the OINP Skilled Trades Stream is linked to Canada’s Express Entry (EE) System. Thus, if you want to get an ITA in then you must meet the following terms:

  • Have an active EE profile under the EE Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) sub-stream.
  • Meet Human Capital Factors such as:
    • Age
    • Education
    • Work Experience
    • Language Skills
  • Also, have an OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream CRS score of 320 or more.


Once Ontario invites you to apply for a provincial nomination, you will have 45 days to do the same. Ontario will then process your application and give you a Provincial Nomination Certificate (PNC). Further, you can apply to IRCC for getting permanent residency in Canada.


2018 – 2022 Ontario Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream draw updates

Ontario holds largest OINP PNP Skilled Trades Stream draw since 2018, on Sep 07, 2022. However, looking at past draws data we see a rise in the issuing of ITAs for the past 4 years. And in 2022 (5th year) we are seeing a tremendous rise in the selection of applicants by Ontario. We see the same from the following details:

  • 2018 – 1,626 ITAs | 2019 – 1,399 | 2020 – 1,464 | 2021 – 1,324 | 2022 – 6,166
  • Looking at the number of ITAs issued each year we can see the draw patterns.
  • We can see a consistent rise in ITAs up till 2020 which is the year of the pandemic.
  • However, we see the effects of the same in 2021 which results in a drop in figures.
  • But in 2022, up till now, Ontario has issued 6166 ITAs.
    • This tops all the figures for the past 4 years.


So, looking at the above figures, we can see the rise in the ITA figures. Thus, if you wish to settle in one of the most famous Canadian cities then you must apply now.


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