Canada Express Entry Immigration: Top 2019 Jobs

April 26, 2019 – New data reveals some of the top Canada jobs most likely to see candidates receive Canada Express Entry immigration Invitations to Apply in 2019.

Technology and engineering occupations are at the top of the list for the most in-demand positions in Canada.

Both fall under NOC 21 for professional occupations in natural and applied sciences, which accounted for a mammoth 14,320 admissions to Canada via Express Entry in 2018.

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Jobs including software developers, computer programmers, web designers, computer engineers, chemical engineers and others made up 16 per cent of the total Express Entry admissions.

The number of admissions under NOC 21 was nearly triple the second-placed category, with 5,640 admissions for NOC 11, professional occupations in business and finance.

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Central occupations in the NOC 11 category include auditors and accountants, plus human resources professionals and business management consultants.

The 92,235 total Express Entry admissions for 2018 is up 41 per cent on the 65,415 admissions in 2017.

This shows that:

1. High-skilled immigration to Canada is increasing, and
2. Express Entry is now the established pathway for high-skilled immigrants to come to Canada.

Read on for a breakdown of the most in-demand occupations under Canada Express Entry for 2019.

Top Express Entry Admissions by Intended Occupation

1. Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences

Technology professionals and engineers are the two foremost in-demand fields in Canada, and they also fall under the same branch of the National Occupational Classification.

Therefore, NOC 21 will continue to dominant in terms of the skilled workers admitted through Express Entry.

As mentioned above, important occupations under the NOC include software developers, computer programmers, web designers, computer engineers, chemical engineers.

Also falling under NOC are architects and surveyors, plus mathematicians and statisticians.

Canada’s Job Bank shows 1,970 vacancies for engineers across the country, showing the significant demand for candidates. Canada salaries for engineers can range from $60,000 to $120,000 depending on the position and experience of the candidate.

Another in-demand position under NOC 21 is software developer for which there are 673 vacancies on the Job Bank. Average salaries range from $70,000 to $130,000.

Occupations Under NOC 21

2. Professional occupations in business and finance

Qualified accountants are central figures in successful businesses, making it no surprise that professionals in the field are in-demand for Express Entry immigration.

Occupations under NOC 11 include both auditors and accountants, and also human resource and business service professionals.

Canada’s Job Bank shows 463 accountant vacancies, for which salaries range from $50,000 to over $100,000, depending on skills and experience.

For positions in human resources, there are 790 jobs posted. Salaries can range from $60,000 to $150,000 depending on the seniority of the position.

Occupations Under NOC 11

3. Specialized middle management occupations

A range of middle management roles are put together under NOC 01-05, including financial managers, administrators, engineering managers and information systems managers.

While NOC 21 features those with technical ability in IT and engineering, managers in those fields fall under NOC 01-05.

Therefore, while the numbers admitted through Express Entry are not as large, the occupations included in the category are of significant importance.

Canada’s Job Bank shows 505 vacancies for financial managers, with salaries in the range of $75,000 to $150,000.

There are 303 jobs available for engineering managers, for which salaries range between $75,000 for entry-level positions and $140,000 for the most senior roles.

Occupations Under NOC 01-05

4. Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations

Finance office supervisors, human resources and recruitment officers and legal administrative assistants are among the occupations covered under NOC 12.

In 2018, 4,265 administrators came to Canada through the Express Entry system, making them the fourth largest occupation group.

Canada’s Job Bank shows 200 positions available for recruiters and recruitment officers. Salaries are in the range of $40,000 to $75,000, often loaded with significant benefits and commission.

Occupations Under NOC 12

5. Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

NOC 22 has several occupations related to engineering and information technology, explaining the reason why it saw 3,645 new immigrants arrive via Express Entry in 2018.

Important positions falling under NOC 22 include computer network technicians, user support technicians, information systems testing technicians, plus technologists and technicians in engineering fields.

Canada’s Job Bank shows 131 vacancies for computer network technicians. Salaries can rage between $60,000 for entry-level positions, up to $120,000 for the most senior roles.

Occupations Under NOC 22

6. Professional occupations in education services

College and university professors who are experts in their fields are also popular Express Entry immigrants to Canada.

Through NOC 40, which also includes high school and elementary school teachers, 2,695 immigrants arrived in Canada through Express Entry in 2018.

Occupations Under NOC 40

7. Service supervisors and specialized service occupations

Important positions falling under NOC 63 for service supervisors and specialized service occupations include chefs and cooks, as well as butchers and bakers.

Butchers and fishmongers in the wholesale industry are particularly sought-after for Canada immigration.

There were 2,180 admissions through Express Entry under NOC 63 in 2018, with the category also including customer services supervisors, tailors and shoemakers.

Occupations Under NOC 63

8. Retail sales supervisors and specialized sales occupations

NOC 62 covers includes retails sales supervisors, always one of the important in-demand occupations for Canada immigration.

The NOC saw 2,115 admissions via Express Entry in 2018.

Occupations including wholesale buyers, insurance brokers and real estate agents are also featured under NOC 62.

Occupations Under NOC 62

9. Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer services

Managers in several of the occupations already featured in the top 10 are included under NOC 06.

Retail and wholesale trade managers, as well as food service and accommodation managers both feature under an NOC through which 1,820 arrived in 2018.

The NOC also features corporate sales managers and customer services managers.

Occupations Under NOC 06

10. Professional occupations in health (except nursing)

Doctors are in-demand in several of Canada’s provinces, with several medical fields covered under NOC 31 for professional occupations in health.

The NOC covers physicians, as well as chiropractors, pharmacists, nutritionists and therapists.

Dentists and vets are also included in the category, which saw 1,775 arrivals in 2018.

Occupations Under NOC 31

Comparison: Top 2017 Express Entry Admissions by Intended Occupation

Source: IRCC