On the second of September, 2025, Ontario sent out 2,643 invitations to apply, also known as ITAs, to candidates in the Employer Job Offer stream. The invitations were sent to international students, foreign workers, and in-demand skills applicants in healthcare and early childhood education.
Who Was Invited?
Ontario’s recent selection focused on applicants employed in priority healthcare roles and NOC 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants. Applicants were evaluated under the three Employer Job Offer streams—Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills—each of which had distinct scoring criteria and job offer requirements.
- Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream
Candidates required a score of 41 and above and a valid job offer in eligible occupations.
- Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Invitations were issued to candidates with a score of 58 and above along with a job offer in approved occupations.
- Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream
Applicants with a score of 33 and above and a job offer in specific in-demand roles were selected.
Eligible Occupations
Healthcare Occupations
Invitations were issued to candidates having job offers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes below:
- NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- NOC 31101 – Specialists in surgery
- NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians
- NOC 31300 – Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
- NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners
- NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals
- NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
- NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
Early Childhood Education Occupations
- NOC 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants
In-Demand Skills Occupations
In order to qualify for this stream, a candidate must have a job offer under this occupation:
- NOC 44101 – Home support workers, housekeepers, and related occupations
Why This Matters
This draw highlights Ontario’s ongoing commitment to address labour shortages in critical sectors such as healthcare and early childhood education. By targeting these specialised positions, the province assists in maintaining the vitality of essential community services.
For new immigrants, this is an excellent opportunity. The streams under Employer Job Offer not only offer a chance to work in Ontario but are also integrated with the Permanent Residence pathways.
What’s Next for Candidates?
You can apply for the employer job offer stream as it pertains to you if you received your invitation on the 2nd of September, 2025. Getting your documents in on time and having your application filled out correctly are crucial in securing your pathway to permanent residency, needless to say.
Final Word
Ontario’s most recent draw stands as a clear indication that Canada continues to highly regard skilled workers in healthcare and early childhood education. With numerous invitations extended, skilled individuals have a remarkable opportunity to pursue a career and a new life in Ontario.
Abhinav Immigration Services can assist you with all the Employer Job Offer streams, on documentation, and application processing issues, so you can focus on other matters.
