Canada: Updated List of Occupations Issued for Global Talent Stream
December 20, 2022
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At a Glance
- The Government of Canada has updated the list of occupations eligible under its Global Talent Stream program, effective December 22, 2022.
- The list of occupations will now include civil, electrical and electronics, mining, and aerospace engineers; and electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians.
- As a result, employers can utilize the Global Talent Stream to hire foreign nationals in these professions, beginning December 22, 2022.
The situation
The Government of Canada has updated the list of occupations eligible under its Global Talent Stream program, effective December 22, 2022. The list of occupations will now include civil, electrical and electronics, mining, and aerospace engineers; and electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians.
A closer look
Due to the recent transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system on November 16, 2022, the updated Global Talent Occupations List includes 2016 NOC codes, their corresponding 2021 NOC codes, and their associated wage floors, as follows:
| MAINTAINED ON THE LIST | ||||
| NOC 2016 | NOC 2021 | Occupation | Current Wage Floor | Forecasted Wage Floor |
| 0213 | 20012 | Computer and information systems managers | Prevailing wage | Prevailing wage |
| 2147 | 21311 | Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) | Prevailing wage | Prevailing wage |
| Subset of 2161 | Subset of 21210 |
Mathematicians and statisticians (actuaries or related occupations excluded) |
Prevailing wage | Prevailing wage |
| 2171 | 21211 | Information systems analysts and consultants | Prevailing wage | Prevailing wage |
| 21220 | ||||
| 21221 | ||||
| 21222 | ||||
| 21233 | ||||
| 2172 | 21211 | Database analysts and data administrators | Prevailing wage | Prevailing wage |
| 21223 | ||||
| 2173 | 21231 | Software engineers and designers | Prevailing wage | Prevailing wage |
| 21211 | ||||
| 2174 | 21230 | Computer programmers and interactive media developers | Prevailing wage | Prevailing wage |
| 21232 | ||||
| 21234 | ||||
| 2175 | 21233 | Web designers and developers | Prevailing wage | Prevailing wage |
| 21234 | ||||
| 2281 | 22220 | Computer network technicians |
National: CAD 39.42/82,000 Quebec: CAD CAD 39.42/82,000 |
National: CAD 40.87/85,000 Quebec: CAD 35.79/74,500 |
| 2283 | 22222 | Information systems testing technicians |
National: CAD 38.46/80,000 Quebec: CAD 34.13/71,000 |
National: CAD 41.03/85,000 Quebec: CAD 36.42/76,000 |
| Subset of 5131 | Subset of 51120 | Producer, technical, creative and artistic director and project manager – visual effects and video game* |
National: CAD 37.50/78,000 Quebec: CAD 37.50/78,000 |
National: CAD 40.87/85,000 Quebec: CAD 42.31/88,000 |
| Subset of 5241 | Subset of 52120 | Digital media designers* |
National: CAD 38.46/80,000 Quebec: CAD 36.06/75,000 |
National: CAD 38.46/80,000 Quebec: CAD 36.06/75,000 |
| ADDED TO LIST | ||||
| NOC 2016 | NOC 2021 | Occupation | Current Wage Floor | Forecasted Wage Floor |
| 2131 | 21300 | Civil engineers | N/A | Prevailing Wage |
| 2133 | 21310 | Electrical and electronics engineers | N/A | Prevailing Wage |
| 2143 | 21330 | Mining engineers | N/A | Prevailing Wage |
| 2146 | 21390 | Aerospace engineers | N/A | Prevailing Wage |
| 2241 | 22310 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians | N/A | Prevailing Wage |
*Subject to skills and experience requirements
Impact
The addition of these new jobs to the list of eligible occupations opens the door for more companies to access the streamlined Global Talent pathway to hire foreign workers to fill these in-demand, highly-skilled positions.
Background
- Global Talent Stream. The Global Talent Stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program gives employers in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and information technology industries a streamlined route to hire foreign nationals with experience in the listed occupations when no Canadian nationals or permanent residents are available.
- Changes in the list of occupations. Additions to the list generally occur when there is a high demand but low supply of workers in a profession, while removals occur when there is low demand or a high supply of workers in a profession.
Looking ahead
Employers can begin applying for foreign nationals in the added occupations beginning December 22, 2022. All Global Talent Stream applications filed on or after November 16, 2022 must use the new 2021 NOC system.
Immigration continues to play a vital role in addressing Canada’s labor shortages and the government will likely continue to implement policies to help employers fill critical labor market shortages.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
