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Canada updates the list of eligible occupations targeted through the Global Talent Stream


Canada updates the list of eligible occupations targeted through the Global Talent Stream

The government of Canada has updated the list of occupations targeted through Category B of the Global Talent Stream on July 8, 2019. 

Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) have been added to the list, while engineering managers (NOC 0211), and architecture and science managers (NOC 0212) have been removed from the list.

The Global Talent Stream is part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in Canada, which aims to attract technical elites from all parts of the world. Qualified applicants can obtain a work permit within two weeks. 

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) said that: “Effective July 2019, the Global Talent Occupations List has been updated to ensure it continues to reflect the Canadian labour market and the needs of innovative companies.” ESDC also said that the applications for occupations removed from the list would be accepted until August 4, 2019.

There are two categories under the Global Talent Stream:

  • Category A can be accessed only by employers who are referred by a designated referral organization.
  • Category B focuses on a list of in-demand technology occupations. (Shown in below)

Global Talent Occupations List

National Occupations Classification (NOC) code Occupation
213 Computer and information systems managers
2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
Sub-set of 2161 Mathematicians and statisticians
2171 Information systems analysts and consultants
2172 Database analysts and data administrators
2173 Software engineers and designers
2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
2175 Web designers and developers
2281 Computer network technicians
2283 Information systems testing technicians
Sub-set of 5131 Producer, technical, creative and artistic director and project manager – Visual effects and video game
Sub-set of 5241 Digital media designers

If your occupation is on the list and you are interested in working in Canada, you are welcome to contact our professional Canada Immigration Consultants. 

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