Canada is prioritizing foreign workers in specific occupations through Express Entry category-based draws.

While healthcare roles are heavily promoted, there are several high-paying non-healthcare jobs that can also fast-track your permanent residence.

Here are six occupations currently prioritized:

  • Construction Estimators (NOC 22303)
  • Education: 2–3 years college
  • Median Salary: $79,000/year
  • Top Salary: $128,000/year

Construction estimators analyze project costs and are in strong demand across Canada.

  • Construction Millwrights & Industrial Mechanics (NOC 72400)

  • Education: None – 1 year college
  • Median Salary: $77,000/year
  • Top Salary: $108,000/year

These skilled trades professionals install and maintain industrial machinery.

  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technologists (NOC 22310)

  • Education: 1–2 years college
  • Median Salary: $74,000/year
  • Top Salary: $115,000/year

Strong demand in manufacturing, energy, and technology sectors.

  • Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanics (NOC 72402)

  • Education: None – 2 years college
  • Median Salary: $78,000/year
  • Top Salary: $116,000/year

HVAC professionals are essential in residential and commercial sectors.

  • Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics (NOC 72401)

  • Education: None – 1 year college
  • Median Salary: $77,000/year
  • Top Salary: $114,000/year

Critical in construction, mining, and transportation industries.

  • Insurance Agents & Brokers (NOC 63100)

  • Education: 3–6 months training
  • Median Salary: $62,000/year
  • Top Salary: $107,000/year

This is one of the fastest entry pathways into a skilled occupation with strong earning potential.

How These Jobs Fast-Track PR

If you have at least 12 months of continuous work experience (within the last 3 years) in one of these occupations, you may qualify for a category-based Express Entry draw.

Benefits include:

  • Lower CRS cut-off compared to general draws
  • Targeted invitations
  • Higher chance of receiving an ITA

Express Entry Requirements

To apply, you must:

  • Qualify under one of the three programs:
    • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
    • Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
    • Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
  • Take an approved language test (within 2 years)
  • Obtain an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign education
  • Create an active Express Entry profile

After receiving an ITA, you have 60 days to submit your complete PR application.

If you are in Canada on a valid work permit, you may apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) after receiving your Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR).

Canada’s immigration system is evolving and skilled professionals in high-demand occupations now have a real advantage.

You don’t need to work in healthcare to fast-track your permanent residence. Trades, technical roles, and specialized occupations are increasingly prioritized under category-based Express Entry draws.

At Westland Canada, we help you:

  • Determine if your work experience qualifies under priority occupations
  • Match your job duties correctly to the right NOC code
  • Build eligibility for category-based selection
  • Prepare and submit a strong Express Entry profile
  • Guide you through the full PR application process

If your occupation is in demand, your pathway to Canadian permanent residence may be closer than you think.

Let Westland Canada help you turn your skills into your future in Canada.

 

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