Canada Targets Transport Workers in First Category-Based Express Entry Draw

Canada held its first category-based Express Entry draw on September 20, 2023, inviting 1,000 candidates with work experience in transport occupations.

This draw is part of Canada’s new approach to Express Entry, which aims to streamline and accelerate the immigration process for skilled workers with the skills and experience that Canada needs most such as commercial truck drivers, pilots, and aircraft assembly workers. The aim is to bolster the industry by attracting skilled talent from across the nation.

Key Draw Details:

• Number of invitations issued: 1,000
• Minimum CRS score required for invitation: 1,000 or higher
• Date and time of the draw: September 20, 2023, at 14:04:14 UTC
• CRS score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 435
• Tie-breaking rule: June 17, 2023, at 06:44:01 UTC

This specialized Express Entry draw targets profiles with a minimum of six months of experience in one of the following 10 eligible transportation occupations:

10 Occupations Eligible for Transport Express Entry Draws

• 93200: Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors

Example titles: Aircraft assembler, Aircraft assembly inspector, Airframe assembler, Bench and structural assembler, Bench fitter mechanic – aircraft assembly, Rigger – aircraft assembly, Wing tank mechanic – aircraft assembly

• 73300: Transport truck drivers

Example titles: Bulk goods truck driver, Dump truck driver, Flatbed truck driver, Heavy truck driver, Logging truck driver, Long haul truck driver, Moving van driver, Shunt truck driver, Tow truck driver, Tractor-trailer truck driver, Transport driver, Truck driver

• 72604: Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators

Example titles: Chief rail traffic controller, Marine traffic regulator, Rail traffic controller, Train operator

• 72603: Engineer officers, water transport

Example titles: Chief engineer – water transport, Engineer officer – water transport, Fourth engineer – water transport, Marine engineer officer, Second engineer, Third engineer – water transport, Tugboat engineer

• 72602: Deck officers, water transport

Example titles: Coast Guard vessel first watchkeeping officer, Coast Guard vessel navigation officer, Coast Guard vessel watchkeeping officer, Deck officer – water transport, Ferryboat master, Master mariner, Ship first mate, Ship pilot, Ship second mate, Ship third mate, Ship’s captain, Ship’s mate, Tugboat captain

• 72601: Air traffic controllers and related occupations

Example titles: Air traffic controller (ATC), Airport air traffic controller, Enroute air traffic controller, Flight dispatcher, Flight service specialist (FSS), Instrument flight rules air traffic controller, Terminal air traffic controller, Visual flight rules air traffic controller

• 72600: Air pilots, flight engineers, and flying instructors

Example titles: Air pilot, Captain – air transport, Check pilot, Chief flying instructor, Chief pilot, Co-pilot, Flight engineer, Flying instructor, Helicopter pilot, Pilot instructor, Relief pilot, Second officer – air transport, Test pilot

• 72404: Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors

Example titles: Aircraft gas turbine engine technician, Aircraft hydraulics mechanic, Aircraft inspector, Aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) (except avionics), Aircraft mechanic, Aircraft repair and overhaul inspector, Aircraft repair shop inspector, Aircraft structural repair technician, Aircraft systems inspector, Aviation mechanical component shop technician, Certified aircraft technician, Flight test inspector

• 72403: Railway carmen/women

Example titles: Rail vehicle mechanic, Railway car inspector, Railway carman/woman, Railway carman/woman apprentice, Streetcar and subway car mechanic

• 70020: Managers in transportation

Example titles: Bus company manager, Distribution manager – logistics, Flight operations manager, Freight forwarding manager, Marine superintendent, Rail operations superintendent, Railway freight manager, Traffic manager – transportation, Transport department manager, Transportation manager, Urban transit system manager

Canada remains committed to attracting top-tier global talent and addressing the transportation industry’s workforce needs through category-based selection rounds, alongside general and program-specific invitations, throughout the year.