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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?

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The OINP tech draws issue NOIs or Notification of Interest to applicants who are eligible for 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Canada Express Entry Program