Occupations in demand in Manitoba
Manitoba compiles a list of high demand occupations as part of its labour marketed information and research.
Generally, Canadian employers can hire temporary foreign workers once they have demonstrated they have not been able to hire a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Manitoba Job Futures lists profiles for high demand occupations, with detailed information on employment prospects, expected salaries, and more.
Below is a list of occupations in demand (subject to change):
| NOC | Management occupations |
|---|---|
| 0311 | Health care manager |
| 0611 | Advertising and marketing manager |
| 0621 | Retail sales manager |
| 0711 | Construction manager |
| Business, finance and administration | |
| 1111 | Accountant |
| 1121/1223 | Human resources and recruitment officer |
| 1453 | Customer service / information clerk |
| 1454 | Survey interviewer |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | |
| 2121.1 | Food processing engineer |
| 2123 | Specialist agronomist/agrologist |
| 2131 | Civil engineer |
| 2132 | Mechanical engineer (plant engineer, maintenance engineer) |
| 2141 | Industrial and manufacturing engineer |
| 2161 | Actuary |
| 2171 | Computer systems analyst |
| 2173 | Software developer / engineer |
| 2211 | Chemical technologist and technician |
| 2231 | Civil engineering technologist and technician |
| 2232 | Mechanical engineering technologist and technician |
| 2233 | Industrial engineering technologist and technician |
| 2241 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologist and technician |
| 2243 | Industrial instrument technician |
| 2261 | Non-destructive testing/inspection technician |
| 2263 | Health and safety officer / certified public health inspector |
| 2271 | Pilot and flight instructor |
| 2282 | Computer support technician |
| Health occupations | |
| 3111/3112 | Doctor / physician |
| 3113 | Dentist |
| 3114 | Veterinarian / veterinary medical officer |
| 3121 | Optometrist |
| 3131 | Pharmacist |
| 3141 | Speech language pathologist |
| 3152 | Registered nurse (RN) |
| 3152 | RN-extended practice (RN EP) |
| 3152 | Registered psychiatric nurse (RPN) |
| 3211 | Medical laboratory technologist |
| 3214 | Respiratory therapist |
| 3215 | Nuclear medicine technologist |
| 3215 | Radiological technologist |
| 3216 | Medical sonographer |
| 3219 | Prosthetics technician |
| 3222 | Dental hygienist |
| 3233 | Licensed practical nurse |
| 3234 | Primary care paramedic / advanced emergency responded |
| Occupations in social science, education, government and religion | |
| 4121 | University professor |
| 4141/4142 | Elementary school teacher / secondary school teacher |
| 4152 | Social workers |
| 4153 | Family and marriage counsellor |
| 4214 | Early childhood educator (ECE) / child care assistant (CCA) |
| 4215 | Rehabilitation teacher (special needs teacher) |
| Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | |
| 5125 | Translator |
| Occupations in sales and service | |
| 6242 | Cook |
| 6261 | Police officer |
| 6262 | Fire fighter |
| 6421 | Retail salesperson |
| 6453 | Waiter / waitress |
| 6462 | Correctional service officer |
| 6471 | Visiting homemaker |
| 6621 | Service station attendant |
| 6641 | Kitchen helper |
| 6651 | Security guard |
| 6661 | Light duty cleaner |
| Trades, transport and equipment operators | |
| 7231 | CNC and traditional machinist |
| 7241 | Construction electrician |
| 7242 | Industrial electrician |
| 7243 | Power electrician |
| 7251 | Plumber |
| 7252 | Steamfitter / pipefitter |
| 7253 | Gas fitter |
| 7264 | Ironworker |
| 7265 | Welder |
| 7271 | Carpenter |
| 7281 | Bricklayer |
| 7311 | Millwright / industrial mechanic |
| 7312 | Heavy-duty equipment technician |
| 7313 | Commercial refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic |
| 7315 | Gas turbine repair and overhaul technician |
| 7321 | Motor vehicle mechanic |
| 7322 | Motor vehicle body repairer |
| 7351 | Power engineer |
| 7371 | Crane and hoist operator |
| 7411 | Tractor trailer driver – long haul international and domestic |
| 7412 | Bus driver |
| 7414 | Delivery driver |
| 7421 | Heavy equipment operator |
| 7611 | Construction trades helper and labourer |
| Primary industry | |
| 8253 | Pork production technician / animal health technician |
| 8411 | Underground mine service and support worker |
| Processing, manufacturing and utilities | |
| 9462 | Industrial butcher |
| 9463 | Fish plant labourer |
| 9471 | Printing press operator |
| 9473 | Binding and finishing operator |
| 9513 | CNC Operator |
| 9617 | Food and beverage processing labourer |
| 9619 | Processing and manufacturing labourer |
