Applications for migration to Canada as a skilled worker are assessed on a point basis, taking into consideration such things as the education, work history, and language skills. Having a suitable skill listed on the NOC (National Occupational Classification List) will increase total points and thus eligibility for entrance.
The skills that are required for applying under the Skilled Worker Class must fall into the categories of Skill Type O, or Skill Level A or B as listed in the NOC. Those categories are listed below:
Major Group 00 (MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS)
Senior Management Occupations
001 Legislators and Senior Management
011 Administrative Services Managers
012 Managers in Financial and Business Services
013 Managers in Communication (Except Broadcasting)
021 Managers in Engineering, Architecture, Science and Information Systems
031 Managers in Health, Education, Social and Community Services
041 Managers in Public Administration
051 Managers in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
061 Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers
062 Managers in Retail Trade
063 Managers in Food Service and Accommodation
064 Managers in Protective Service
065 Managers in Other Services
071 Managers in Construction and Transportation
072 Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers
081 Managers in Primary Production (Except Agriculture)
091 Managers in Manufacturing and Utilities
SKILL LEVEL A
(Generally requires University education)
Major Group 11
PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS IN BUSINESS AND FINANCE
111 Auditors, Accountants and Investment Professionals
112 Human Resources and Business Service Professionals
Major Group 21
PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS IN NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
211 Physical Science Professionals
212 Life Science Professionals
213 Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineers
214 Other Engineers
215 Architects, Urban Planners and Land Surveyors
216 Mathematicians, Statisticians and Actuaries
217 Computer and Information Systems Professionals
Major Group 31
PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS IN HEALTH
311 Physicians, Dentists and Veterinarians
312 Optometrists, Chiropractors and Other Health Diagnosing and Treating Professionals
313 Pharmacists, Dietitians and Nutritionists
314 Therapy and Assessment Professionals
315 Nurse Supervisors and Registered Nurses
Major Group 41
PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE, EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND RELIGION
411 Judges, Lawyers and Quebec Notaries
412 University Professors and Assistants
413 College and Other Vocational Instructors
414 Secondary and Elementary School Teachers and Educational Counselors
415 Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Clergy and Probation Officers
416 Policy and Program Officers, Researchers and Consultants
Major Group 51
PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS IN ART AND CULTURE
511 Librarians, Archivists, Conservators and Curators
512 Writing, Translating and Public Relations Professionals
513 Creative and Performing Artists
SKILL LEVEL B
(Generally requires college education or apprenticeship training)
Major Group 12
SKILLED ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS
121 Clerical Supervisors
122 Administrative and Regulatory Occupations
123 Finance and Insurance Administrative Occupations
124 Secretaries, Recorders and Transcriptionists
Major Group 22
TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS RELATED TO NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
221 Technical Occupations in Physical Sciences
222 Technical Occupations in Life Sciences
223 Technical Occupations in Civil, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
224 Technical Occupations in Electronics and Electrical Engineering
225 Technical Occupations in Architecture, Drafting, Surveying and Mapping
226 Other Technical Inspectors and Regulatory Officers
227 Transportation Officers and Controllers
228 Technical Occupations in Computer and Information Systems
Major Group 32
TECHNICAL AND SKILLED OCCUPATIONS IN HEALTH
321 Medical Technologists and Technicians (Except Dental Health)
322 Technical Occupations in Dental Health Care
323 Other Technical Occupations in Health Care (Except Dental)
Major Group 42
PARAPROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS IN LAW, SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATION AND RELIGION
421 Paralegals, Social Services Workers and Occupations in Education and Religion, n.e.c.
Major Group 52
TECHNICAL AND SKILLED OCCUPATIONS IN ART, CULTURE, RECREATION AND SPORT
521 Technical Occupations in Libraries, Archives, Museums and Art Galleries
522 Photographers, Graphic Arts Technicians and Technical and Coordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts
523 Announcers and Other Performers
524 Creative Designers and Craftpersons
525 Athletes, Coaches, Referees and Related Occupations
Major Group 62
SKILLED SALES AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
621 Sales and Service Supervisors
622 Technical Sales Specialists, Wholesale Trade
623 Insurance and Real Estate Sales Occupations and Buyers
624 Chefs and Cooks
625 Butchers and Bakers
626 Police Officers and Firefighters
627 Technical Occupations in Personal Service
Major Group 72/73
TRADES AND SKILLED TRANSPORT AND EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
721 Contractors and Supervisors, Trades and Related Workers
722 Supervisors, Railway and Motor Transportation Occupations
723 Machinists and Related Occupations
724 Electrical Trades and Telecommunication Occupations
725 Plumbers, Pipe fitters and Gas Fitters
726 Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting Trades
727 Carpenters and Cabinetmakers
728 Masonry and Plastering Trades
729 Other Construction Trades
731 Machinery and Transportation Equipment Mechanics (Except Motor Vehicle)
732 Automotive Service Technicians
733 Other Mechanics
734 Upholsterers, Tailors, Shoe Repairers, Jewellers and Related Occupations
735 Stationary Engineers and Power Station and System Operators
736 Train Crew Operating Occupations
737 Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters
738 Printing Press Operators, Commercial Divers and Other Trades and Related Occupations, n.e.c.
Major Group 82
SKILLED OCCUPATIONS IN PRIMARY INDUSTRY
821 Supervisors, Logging and Forestry
822 Supervisors, Mining, Oil and Gas
823 Underground Miners, Oil and Gas Drillers and Related Workers
824 Logging Machinery Operators
825 Contractors, Operators and Supervisors in Agriculture, Horticulture and Aquaculture
826 Fishing Vessel Masters and Skippers and Fishermen/women
Major Group 92
PROCESSING, MANUFACTURING AND UTILITIES SUPERVISORS AND SKILLED OPERATORS
921 Supervisors, Processing Occupations
922 Supervisors, Assembly and Fabrication
923 Central Control and Process Operators in Manufacturing and Processing
There are specific definitions to which one must adhere in determining job descriptions, and certain criteria must be met in order to claim the job description. The passing score for this assessment is 67, but it is only a factor in the final decision. An applicant scoring over 67 can be turned down, just as someone who scores under 67 might possibly be admitted.
Information and criteria change on occasion so it is best to check http://www.cic.gc.ca for the most current information regarding details of qualifications and procedures.
