Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program or OINP Tech Draws are exclusively held for the Human Capital Priorities Stream. This blog includes:
- What are OINP Tech Draws?
- List of Tech Draws throughout the years
- List of tech occupations eligible for Tech draws
What are OINP Tech Draws?
The OINP tech draws issue NOIs or Notification of Interest to applicants who are eligible for the Human Capital Priorities Stream. The OINP tech draws issue NOIs to applicants with work experience in a selected list of technological occupations. These draws facilitate organizations and businesses in Ontario to recruit and invite the top tech talent from the Express Entry pool. To receive a Notification of Interest through the Ontario Tech draws you must:
- Have a valid and active Express Entry profile
- Be eligible for Human Capital Priorities stream
- Have work experience in the eligible tech occupations.
List of Tech draws throughout the years
There have been 12 tech targeted draws since the year 2019, and have issued 12,352 Notifications of Interest till now. The latest tech draw was held on 19th December , 2022.
Keep visiting this page to stay updated with the latest OINP tech targeted draws.
Date of Draw |
CRS cut-off range |
NOIs issued |
Draw type |
---|---|---|---|
19.12.2022 |
484-490 |
936 |
Tech draw for NOC codes: 21211, 21231, 21230, 21232, 21234, 21233, 21223, 21311 |
28.09.2022 |
496 and higher |
1179 |
Targeted tech draw NOC codes 21211, 21231, 21230, 21232, 21234, 21233, 21223, 21311, 20012 |
08.02.2022 |
463-467 |
622 |
Targeted tech draw for NOC codes: 21211, 21231, 21230, 21232, 21234, 21233, 21223, 21311, 20012 |
27.10.2021 |
455-467 |
1408 |
Targeted tech draw for NOC codes: 21211, 21231, 21230, 21232, 21234, 21233, 21223, 21311, 20012 |
13.04.2021 |
456-467 |
528 |
Targeted tech draw for NOC codes: 21211, 21231, 21230, 21232, 21234, 21233, 21223, 21311, 20012 |
16.02.2021 |
453-467 |
1186 |
Targeted tech draw for NOC codes: 21211, 21231, 21230, 21232, 21234, 21233, 21223, 21311, 20012 |
15.12.2020 |
460-468 |
668 |
Targeted tech draw for NOC codes: 21211, 21231, 21230, 21232, 21234, 21233, 21223, 21311, 20012 |
15.10.2020 |
462-470 |
772 |
Targeted tech draw for NOC codes: 21211, 21231, 21230, 21232, 21234, 21233, 21223, 21311, 20012 |
13.05.2020 |
421-451 |
703 |
Targeted tech draw for NOC codes: 21211, 21231, 21230, 21232, 21234, 21233, 21223, 21311, 20012 |
15.01.2020 |
460-472 |
954 |
Targeted tech draw for NOC codes: 21211, 21231, 21230, 21232, 21234, 21233, 21223, 21311, 20012 |
01.08.2019 |
435-458 |
1773 |
Targeted tech draw for NOC codes: 21211, 21231, 21230, 21232, 21234, 21233, 21223, 21311, 20012 |
12.07.2019 |
439-459 |
1623 |
Targeted tech draw for NOC codes: 21211, 21231, 21230, 21232, 21234, 21233, 21223, 21311, 20012 |
List of Tech Occupations eligible for OINP tech draws
There are 9 tech occupations that are eligible for the targeted OINP tech draw. These occupations are listed below.
Data Scientists
Data Scientists utilize advanced technology such as machine learning, predictive modeling, etc to identify trends. They are recruited by technological departments, universities, consulting firms, banks in public and private sectors.
New NOC: 21211
TEER 1: Requires University education
Broad Occupational Category(BOC) 2: Natural and Applied Sciences and related occupations
NOC 2016 version: 2171, 2172, 2173
Skill Level: A
The jobs that are included in the NOC code 21211 are listed below.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) analyst, consultants and designers
- Big data analyst, developer, and engineers
- Data analytics consultants and specialists
- Data architects, engineers, and miners
- Data mining analyst
- Data modeler, and scientists
- Lead data scientist
- Machine learning engineer, and specialists
- Quantitative analyst
Software Engineers and Designers
Software engineers and designers are among the eligible occupations for the OINP tech draw. They research, evaluate, design, and maintain software applications, operating systems, telecommunication software, embedded softwares, etc. Software engineers and designers are recruited by IT consulting firms, IT research and development firms, and IT units in the private and public sectors. They can also be self-employed.
New NOC: 21231
TEER 1: Mandatory University education
BOC 2: Natural and Applied Sciences and relevant occupations
NOC 2016: 2173
Skill Level: A
The jobs included in the NOC code 21231 are listed below
- Application architect
- Automation engineer – software
- Backend engineer
- Cloud administrator, architect, and engineer
- Cloud infrastructure engineer
- Cloud operations engineer
- Computer applications engineer
- Computer software engineer
- Computer systems platform engineer – software
- Computer telecommunications software specialist
- Lead development and operations (DevOps) engineer
- Development and operations (DevOps) engineer
- Embedded software designer and engineer
- Lead software engineer
- Mobile development lead
- Simulation software design engineer
- Site reliability engineer
- Software and information technology project manager
- Software architect
- Software design project manager, engineer, and supervisors
- Software design verification engineer
- Software designer
- Software development engineer
- Software engineer
- Lead in Software engineering
- Software project manager
- Software quality assurance (QA) engineer
- Software systems integration engineer
- Software systems designer
- Software technical architect
- Software testing engineer
- Systems applications engineer
- Systems architect
- Systems engineer in software
- Telecommunications software engineer, and specialists
- Test automation engineer – software
Computer systems developers and programmers
Computer systems programmers and developers write, change, test, and integrate codes for computer softwares, applications, and communications softwares, etc. They are recruited by software development companies, IT departments, and consulting firms.
New NOC: 21230
TEER 1: Mandatory university education
BOC 2
NOC 2016: 2174
Skill Level: A
List of jobs belonging to NOC 21230 are listed below:
- Computer programmer
- Electronic data processing (EDP) applications programmer
- Mainframe systems programmer
- Detail programmer
- Programmer analyst
- Operating systems programmer
- Scientific programmer
- Satellite scientific telecommunications programmer
- Systems programmer
Software developers and programmers
This occupation is included in the targeted OINP tech draw. Software developers and programmers write and test codes for new softwares and systems to ensure their efficiency. They establish the foundations of Operating Systems and run diagnostic programs to guarantee smooth performance. Developers and programmers are hired by computers and video game developers, IT consultant firms, computer software development firms in public and private sectors.
New NOC: 21232
TEER 1: Requires university education
BOC: 2
NOC 2016:
Skill Level: A
The list of jobs in the NOC code 21232 are listed below:
- Teleprocessing software programmer
- Animation programmer
- Application programmer
- Artificial intelligence programmer
- Cloud developer
- Computer application programmer
- Computer game developer and programmer
- Electronic business (e-business) software developer
- Electronic commerce (e-commerce) software developer
- Graphics programmer
- Graphical user interface (GUI) designer
- Graphical user interface (GUI) developer
- Interactive media developer
- Interactive media programmer
- Mobile applications developer
- Multimedia developer and programmer
- Software developer
- Software programmer
- Software development programmer and project manager
- Special effects programmer
Web developers and programmers
Jobs related to web developers and programmers are eligible for OINP tech draw. They use various programming languages to create, design, modify, and enhance websites. They are sensitive to the user requirements and use them to implement content and graphics of the websites. They are responsible for maintaining the performance of the website and are hired by Software developing firms, and IT consulting firms in private and public sectors.
New NOC code: 21234
TEER 1: Mandatory university education
BOC 2
NOC 2016: 2174
Skill level: A
The list of jobs included in the NOC code is given below.
- Electronic business (e-business) Website developer
- Electronic commerce (e-commerce) Website developer
- Back-end Web developer
- Corporate Webmaster
- Webmaster
- Front-end Web developer
- Full stack Web developer
- Internet site developer
- Intranet site developer
- Web application developer
- Web developer
- Web manager
- Web integrator
- Web programmer
- Website developer
Web Designers
Web designers create and design the visual layout, functionality, and presentation of websites and their applications. They ensure that the website is clean, user friendly, and the information is easily accessible. They are recruited by IT firms, computer software developers, and are also self-employed.
New NOC code: 21233
TEER 1: University education mandatory
BOC 2
NOC 2016: 2171, 2175
Skill Level: A
The list of jobs eligible in the OINP tech draws under the NOC 21233 are listed below.
- Interactive media consultant
- Internet site designer
- Intranet site designer
- Multimedia consultant
- Web designer
- Website designer
Database Analysts and Data Administrators
Database analysts and data administrators design, analyze and administer data management solutions. They are responsible for developing data administration policies, standards, and models.
New NOC code: 21223
TEER 1: Compulsory university education
BOC 2
NOC 2016: 2172
Skill Level: A
Jobs included in the NOC 21223 are listed below.
- Data processing specialist
- Data quality analyst
- Data steward
- Data warehouse analyst
- Database administrator (DBA)
- Database analyst
- Electronic data processing (EDP) analyst
- Database manager
- Enterprise data architect
- Electronic data processing (EDP) specialist
- Electronic data processing (EDP) systems analyst
- Database architect
- Database designer
- Data administrator
- Data analyst – informatics and systems
- Data custodian
- Data dictionary administrator
- Data management specialist
- Database developer
- Database management supervisor – computer systems
- Information resource analyst
- Information technology (IT) data analyst
- Technical architect – database
Computer and information systems managers
Computer and information systems managers manage, plan, direct, evaluate, and control the firms that develop and implement computer softwares and information systems. They are also among the occupations eligible for the OINP tech draw.
New NOC code: 20012
TEER 0: Management occupations
BOC 2
NOC 2016: 0213
Skill Level: A
List of jobs included in NOC 20012 are listed below:
- Application development director – information technology (IT)
- Business systems manager
- Cloud architect manager
- Computer and related services manager
- Computer application development manager
- Cloud engineering manager
- Cloud operations manager
- Cloud services manager
- Cloud solutions architect manager
- Communication systems design manager
- Computer applications manager
- Computer department coordinator
- Computer development division head
- Computer facility manager
- Computer legacy systems manager
- Computer manager
- Computer software design manager
- Computer systems integration manager
- Computer systems manager
- Computerized information systems manager
- Computerized technical information manager
- Cybersecurity manager
- Computer networks manager
- Computer programs manager
- Data analytics manager
- Data center manager
- Data processing manager
- Data processing planning manager
- Director of data science
- Director of software engineering
- Data processing and systems analysis manager
- Data processing director
- Computer system operations manager
- Computer systems development manager
- Director of technology management
- Electronic data processing (EDP) manager
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) manager
- Help desk manager – information technology (IT)
- Information systems development director
- Information systems manager
- Information systems operations director
- Information technology (IT) implementation manager
- Systems development manager
- Systems implementation manager
- Information technology (IT) infrastructure engineering manager
- Information technology (IT) integration manager
- Information technology (IT) service delivery manager
- Internet systems administrator
- Management information system (MIS) manager
- Network design manager
- Software development manager
- Software engineering manager
- Information technology (IT) development manager
- Test engineering manager – software
- Information technology (IT) director
- Software quality assurance director
- Technical delivery manager – information technology (IT)
- Technical program manager – information technology (IT)
Computer engineers- excluding software engineers and designers
This is another occupation eligible for the OINP tech draw. Computer engineers research, plan, develop, modify, and integrate computer hardware and relevant equipment. They also develop information and communication system networks such as fiber-optic networks, the internet, Intranet, etc.
New NOC code: 21311
BOC 2
TEER 1: Requires university education
NOC 2016: 2147
Skill level: A
Job titles belonging to the NOC code 21311 are listed below.
- Computer engineering project manager
- Computer hardware engineer
- Computer systems engineer
- Computer telecommunications specialist
- Data communications specialist
- Fibre-optic network designer
- Hardware circuit board designer
- Hardware technical architect
- Information technology (IT) solutions engineer
- Infrastructure architect – information technology (IT)
- Microprocessor designer and application engineer
- Microwave systems engineer
- Hardware design engineer
- Hardware development engineer
- Hardware engineer
- Network infrastructure engineer
- Network specialist – computer systems
- Network support engineer
- Microwave transmission systems engineer
- Network architect – computer systems
- Application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design engineer
- Capacity planning analyst
- Computer engineer
- Computer engineer (except software)
- Telecommunications hardware specialist
- Telecommunications specialist – computer systems
- Telecommunications systems specialist
- Wireless communications network engineer
- Network systems engineer
- Network test engineer
- Optical communications hardware engineer
- Spacecraft electronics engineer – hardware
- Systems designer – hardware
- Technical architect – hardware
- Optical communications engineer
- Optical systems engineer – telecommunications
- Radio systems engineer
- Satellite data transmission engineer
- Telecommunications engineer
- Telecommunications hardware engineer
- Network designer – computer systems
- Network engineer – communication hardware
Besides the OINP tech draw, the Human Capital Priorities stream also holds general OINP draws that offer Notification of Interest to all eligible applicants. Other programs that issue NOIs in OINP draws are:
Once you receive a Notification of Interest in the OINP tech draw, you must apply to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program within 45 days. Upload all the required documents and pay a $1500 application fee. Your application will be processed within 70-100 days. Once your application is approved, you will receive a nomination certification through an email. You will also receive a notification of nomination in your IRCC Express Entry account. You must accept the provincial nomination within 30 days. Once you accept the nomination, you will get additional 600 CRS points in your account. Apply to IRCC for Canada PR within 60 days of receiving an ITA in the Express Entry draws.
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