Province of Manitoba | Occupational Requirements

Consider job requirements before you apply to immigrate

On this page is the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program's List of Occupational Requirements. It is not a list of occupations for which there is a high demand. Rather, it shows occupations for which there are specific requirements related to licensing or certification, or labour market conditions requiring a pre-approved job offer.

If your occupation is included on the current MPNP Occupational Requirements List, you should meet the specific requirement(s) listed for that occupation on the MPNP Occupational Requirements List before applying.

The MPNP will assess your employability in your applied occupation based on the documents provided in your application and current labour market information available at the time of our assessment. The MPNP reserves the right to assess the employability of any applicant in their applied occupation on a case by case basis, whether or not the occupation is indicated on the Occupational Requirements list and whether or not the applicant meets the requirements indicated on this list. The MPNP does not guarantee employment to successful applicants in their applied or other occupations.

If you have worked exclusively during the last five years in an occupation on the MPNP Occupational Requirements List you should

Check the MPNP website for the current version of the Occupational Requirements List which will be consulted in the assessment of your application
Meet the specific requirement(s) listed for that occupation before applying to the MPNP

The MPNP will accept an application from an individual in any occupation who

Can demonstrate their employability in Manitoba;
If their occupation is listed on the MPNP Occupational Requirements List, meet specific requirements in order to demonstrate that they are employable in Manitoba;
These requirements are listed on our website and are regularly updated. Please visit our website for any changes to the MPNP Occupational Requirements List;
If an applicant is applying under an occupation indicated on the Occupational Requirements List, they should demonstrate proof of meeting these requirements before applying to the MPNP.

Your application will be assessed on the basis of your demonstrated intention and ability to settle successfully in Manitoba, and particularly on your potential for finding employment in your assessed occupation. Your employability will be assessed on the basis of:

Your documented education, training and work experience
The current demand and potential for long-term employment in your occupation in Manitoba
Meeting the specific requirement(s) listed for your occupation on the MPNP Occupational Requirements List, current at the time of assessment, if your occupation is on the List

These requirements include:

A licence issued by the professional body regulating that occupation and/or,
Proof of eligibility for certification in your intended occupation in Manitoba or provisional certification by the relevant regulatory body specified for that occupation and/or.
A job offer for full-time, long-term employment which meets the requirements of the MPNP Employer Direct stream.

Finding Employment

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) cannot help you find employment in Manitoba nor do we guarantee that you will be able to find employment in your field or obtain Canadian licensing or accreditation for your profession. For useful information about looking for a job in Manitoba, refer to our employment page.

MPNP Occupational Requirements List - General List
If your occupation is on the list below, click on the occupation link for the specific requirements associated with each position as well as for information explaining how you can meet those requirements.
Agrologists and Technical Agrologists Aircraft Maintenance Audiologist and Speech Pathologists Babysitters, Nannies and Parents'' Helpers, Live-in Caregivers Chiropractors Construction Electricians Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists Dentists Denturists Early Childhood Educators Electrologists and Estheticians Doctors Hairstylists Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities Lawyers Licensed Practical Nurses Long-haul Truck Drivers Workers in Textile Processing Workers in Fabric, Fur and Leather Manufacturing Medical Radiation Technologists	Midwives Ministers of Religion and Other Religious Occupations Nurses Aides, Orderlies, Patient Services Nurse Supervisors and Registered Nurses Occupational Therapists Opticians Optometrists Podiatrists Naturopaths Patternmakers - Textile, Leather and Fur Products Pharmacists Physiotherapists Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics Respiratory Therapists School Teachers Sprinkler System Installer and Steamfitter, Pipefitters Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners Veterinarians

NOTE: The occupations are listed according to their National Occupations Classification (NOC).
For a complete listing of National Occupational Classifications, refer to this website: http://www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/2001/e/generic /welcome.shtml

NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES OCCUPATIONS

REQUIREMENTS If your occupation is on the list, you must meet the requirements indicated by the corresponding letter before you are eligible to apply to the MPNP
NOC	Occupation	Licence	Proof of Eligibility	Job Offer	For more Information
2123	Agrologists			C	Occupational Facts
2154	Land Surveyors		B Letter of assessment from the Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors		Occupational Facts
2221	Technical Agrologists			C	Occupational Facts

HEALTH RELATED OCCUPATIONS

REQUIREMENTS If your occupation is on the list, you must meet the requirements indicated by the corresponding letter before you are eligible to apply to the MPNP
NOC	Occupation	Licence	Proof of Eligibility	Job Offer	For more Information
3111	Specialist Physicians	A	B Approval from Manitoba Health	C	Occupational Facts
3112	General Practitioners and Family Doctors	A	B Approval from Manitoba Health	C	Occupational Facts
3113	Dentists An applicant must fulfill only one of the indicated requirements	A		C In the same or related occupation	Occupational Facts
3114	Veterinarians An applicant must fulfill only one of the indicated requirements		B Letter of eligibility from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)	C In the same or related occupation	Occupational Facts
3121	Optometrists	A			Occupational Facts
3122	Chiropractors	A			Occupational Facts
3123	Podiatrists		B Letter of eligibility from the College of Podiatrists of Manitoba		Occupational Facts
3123	Naturopaths			C	Occupational Facts
3131	Pharmacists An Applicant must fulfill only one of the indicated requirements		B Positive evaluation letter from the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC)	C In the same or related occupation	Occupational Facts
3141	Audiologist and Speech Pathologists		B Provisional licence issued by the Manitoba Speech and Hearing Association		Occupational Facts
3142	Physiotherapists		B Qualifications Assessment letter from the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators		Occupational Facts
3143	Occupational Therapists		B Letter of Eligibility from the Association of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (AOTM)		Occupational Facts
315	Nurse Supervisors and Registered Nurses	A		C	LPN Facts RPN Facts RN Facts
3214	Respiratory Therapists, Clinical Perfusionists and Cardio-Pulmonary Technologists			C	Occupational Facts
3215	Medical Radiation Technologists		B Letter of application acknowledgement from the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)		Occupational Facts
3217	Cardiology Technologists	A Registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists OR	B Obtain a letter from the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists Exam Committee stating you qualify to challenge the CSCT exam		Occupational Facts
3221	Denturists	A			Occupational Facts
3222	Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists			C In the same or related occupation	Hygienist Facts Technologist Facts
3231	Opticians		B Letter of Eligibility from the Opticians of Manitoba (OOM)		Occupational Facts
3232	Midwives		B Registration with the College of Midwives of Manitoba		Occupational Facts
3233	Licensed Practical Nurses	A		C	Occupational Facts
3413	Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates			C	Occupational Facts

Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion

REQUIREMENTS If your occupation is on the list, you must meet the requirements indicated by the corresponding letter before you are eligible to apply to the MPNP
NOC	Occupation	Licence	Proof of Eligibility	Job Offer	For More Information
4112	Lawyers			C In the same or a related occupation	Occupational Facts
414	Secondary and Elementary School Teachers and Educational Counselors		B Letter of Eligibility from the Professional Certification Unit of Manitoba Education, Training and Youth		Occupational Facts
4154	Ministers of Religion	Applicants must already be working for a religious organization in Manitoba with	legal temporary status in Canada. Employer must	C make successful MPNP Employer Application before applicant applies	Occupational Facts
4214	Early Childhood Educators		B Statement of qualification from Manitoba Child Care		Occupational Facts
4217	Religious Occupations, Other			C	Occupational Facts

Occupation in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport

REQUIREMENTS If your occupation is on the list, you must meet the requirements indicated by the corresponding letter before you are eligible to apply to the MPNP
NOC	Occupation	Licence	Proof of Eligibility	Job Offer	For more Information
5245	Patternmakers - Textile, Leather and Fur Products			C	Occupational Facts

Sales and Service Occupations

REQUIREMENTS If your occupation is on the list, you must meet the requirements indicated by the corresponding letter before you are eligible to apply to the MPNP
NOC	Occupation	Licence	Proof of Eligibility	Job Offer	For more information
6271	Hairstylists		B Letter of Offer from the Apprenticeship Branch (no job offer required)	C	Occupational Facts
6474	Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers (Live-in Caregivers are included in this NOC code)			C Live-in caregivers must immigrate through Citizenship and Immigration Canada program	CIC Live-in Caregiver Program Occupational Facts
6482	Electrologists		B Letter of Offer from the Apprenticeship Branch (no job offer) OR Apprenticeship Eligibility letter from the Apprenticeship Branch (job offer as an apprentice required)	C	Occupational Facts
6482	Estheticians		B Letter of Offer from the Apprenticeship Branch (no job Offer) OR Apprenticeship Eligibility letter from the Apprenticeship Branch (job offer as an apprentice required)	C	Occupational Facts

Trades, Transport, Equipment Operator and Related Occupations

REQUIREMENTS If your occupation is on the list, you must meet the requirements indicated by the corresponding letter before you are eligible to apply to the MPNP
NOC	Occupation	Licence	Proof of Eligibility	Job Offer	For More Information
7315	Aircraft Maintenance			C	Occupational Facts
7241	Construction Electricians		B Letter of eligibility to write trade certification exam from the Apprenticeship Branch (job offer is not required) OR Letter of eligibility to qualify as an apprentice from the Apprenticeship Branch (job offer is required)		Occupational Facts
7242	Industrial Electricians		B Letter of eligibility to write trade certification exam from the Apprenticeship Branch (job offer is not required) OR Letter of eligibility to qualify as an apprentice from the Apprenticeship Branch (job offer is required)		Occupational Facts
7252	Sprinkler System Installer		B Letter of eligibility to write trade certification exam from the Apprenticeship Branch (job offer is not required) OR Letter of eligibility to qualify as an apprentice from the Apprenticeship Branch (job offer is required)	C	Occupational Facts
7252	Steamfitter - Pipefitters		B Letter of eligibility to write trade certification exam from the Apprenticeship Branch (job offer is not required) OR Letter of eligibility to qualify as an apprentice from the Apprenticeship Branch (job offer is required)	C	Occupational Facts
7322	Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics		B Letter of eligibility to write trade certification exam from the Apprenticeship Branch (job offer is not required) OR Letter of eligibility to qualify as an apprentice from the Apprenticeship Branch (job offer is required)	C	Occupational Facts
7342	Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners			C	Occupational Facts
7371	Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operators		B Letter of eligibility to write trade certification exam from the Apprenticeship Branch (job offer is not required) OR Letter of eligibility to qualify as an apprentice from the Apprenticeship Branch (job offer is required)	C	Mobile Crane Facts Tower Crane Facts
7411	Long-haul Truck Drivers		B Job-ready language ability (English, French)	C Must be as a staff driver (that is, not an owner-operator leasing enterprise)	Occupational Facts

Process, Manufacturing and Utilities Occupations

REQUIREMENTS If your occupation is on the list, you must meet the requirements indicated by the corresponding letter before you are eligible to apply to the MPNP
NOC	Occupation	Licence	Proof of Eligibility	Job Offer	For More Information
944	Machine Operators and Related Workers in Textile Processing			C	Occupational Facts
945	Machine Operators and Related Workers in Fabric, Fur and Leather Products Manufacturing			C	Occupational Facts
961	Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities (All Occupations)			C	Occupational Facts