Ontario Skilled Trades – Express Entry

1. Have an active Express Entry profile in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program

2. Canadian Experience Class requirements:

1. • Minimum of 1 year of full-time Canadian skilled work experience in the past 3 years
   • Work experience in a position at NOC Skill Level 0, A, or B

3. Connection to Ontario:

• Residence in Ontario at the time of application
• Possession of a valid work permit at the time of application

4. Language Proficiency:

• Demonstrated proficiency in either English or French at a minimum level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5 in all 4 abilities
• Test results obtained within 2 years prior to application

5. Work Experience:

• At least 12 months of cumulative full-time work experience in Ontario within the past 2 years
• Experience obtained in a skilled trade
• Eligible skilled trades include:
  • All occupations within NOC minor group 633
  • All occupations within NOC major groups 72, 73, or 82
• If work experience was obtained in a compulsory trade, valid certification or licensing from the Ontario College of Trades must be held at the time of application

6. Settlement Funds:

• Proof of settlement funds as determined by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
• Demonstrated through personal finances or a valid offer of employment
• Candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) must still demonstrate proof of settlement funds for the OINP application, even if exempt at the federal level.

Note: The OINP operates on an invitation-only basis, and candidates cannot apply directly to the program. Candidates in the Express Entry pool will be automatically considered and those selected will receive a Notification of Interest (NOI).