Posted on January 17 2024

84 New Occupations added to Canada's Recognized Employer Work Permit Program, Are you in the list?

By
Anshul Singhal
, Editor

Updated April 04 2024

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Highlights: Expanded opportunities for Canadian Employers through Recognized Employer Work Permit Program

Employers in Canada can now hire foreign nationals through Recognized Employer Pilot Program for the expanded list of occupations.
84 occupations have been added to the eligible REP qualified employers.
Employers can hire through online LMIA portal or by emailing PDF application to ESDC.
Programs such as the Temporary Foreign Worker, International Mobility, and Express Entry may also be used by employers for hiring.

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Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) program for Canadian employers

Canadian employers seeking to hire foreign nationals for temporary positions through Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) can now do so for expanded list of eligible occupations.

The initial phase of the pilot, launched in September, was intended to the agricultural industry allowing REP-eligible employers to hire temporary workers for four specific occupations, namely:

NOC Code	Occupation
85100	Livestock laborers
85101	Harvesting laborers
84120	Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
85103	Nursery and greenhouse laborers

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84 Occupations added to REP qualified employers

The list of eligible occupations under the second phase of the REP has expanded and includes 84 occupations:

NOC Code	Occupation
20010	Engineering managers
20011	Architecture and science managers
21321	Industrial and manufacturing engineers
21322	Metallurgical and materials engineers
20010	Engineering managers
21200	Architects
21201	Landscape architects
21202	Urban and land use planners
21203	Land surveyors
31300	Nursing coordinators and supervisors
31301	Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
31100	Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
31101	Specialists in surgery
31102	General practitioners and family physicians
31103	Veterinarians
31111	Optometrists
31201	Chiropractors
31209	Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
31121	Dieticians and nutritionists
31112	Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
31202	Physiotherapists
32109	Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
31203	Occupational therapists
31204	Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
32120	Medical laboratory technologists
33101	Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
31303	Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
32104	Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
32103	Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
32121	Medical radiation technologists
32122	Medical sonographers
32110	Denturists
32111	Dental hygienists and dental therapists
32112	Dental technologists and technicians
33100	Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
32101	Licensed practical nurses
32102	Paramedical occupations
33102	Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
33103	Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
33109	Other assisting occupations in support of health services
31200	Psychologists
41301	Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
41310	Police investigators and other investigative occupations
44101	Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations
65310	Light-duty cleaners
63100	Insurance agents and brokers
62020	Food service supervisors
62200	Chefs
63200	Cooks
63201	Butchers – Retail and wholesale
65202	Meat cutters and fishmongers – Retail and wholesale
64100	Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers
65200	Food and beverage servers
65201	Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
72106	Welders and related machine operators
72310	Carpenters
72311	Cabinetmakers
72400	Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
72402	Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
72405	Machine fitters
72406	Elevator constructors and mechanics
72420	Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
72421	Appliance servicers and repairers
72422	Electrical mechanics
72423	Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
72429	Other small engine and small equipment repairers
73200	Residential and commercial installers and servicers
73300	Transport truck drivers
85100	Livestock laborers
85101	Harvesting laborers
84120	Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
85103	Nursery and greenhouse laborers
85102	Aquaculture and marine harvest laborers
85120	Logging and forestry laborers
94141	Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers
94142	Fish and seafood plant workers
94210	Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors
94211	Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products
95100	Laborers in mineral and metal processing
95101	Laborers in metal fabrication
95102	Laborers in chemical products processing and utilities
95103	Laborers in wood, pulp and paper processing
95104	Laborers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing
95106	Laborers in food and beverage processing
95107	Laborers in fish and seafood processing
95103	Laborers in wood, pulp and paper processing

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Employer options for hiring and benefits of REP status

Employers have two options for applying to hire foreign workers through the reliable and secure LMIA online portal, or by emailing a PDF application form to ESDC.

With the REP status, employers can take advantage of the following benefits:

Fewer points of contact with ESDC due to simplified LMIA forms
Streamlined application process for future LMIA applications aligning with the Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) list
Job bank accreditation showing their recognized status

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Temporary Foreign Worker Program, International Mobility Program and Express Entry system to hire foreign nationals

Employers looking to hire foreign nationals for economic reasons can explore options such as the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP).

Employers may also use the Express Entry system to hire foreign nationals to fill open positions.

It drives the Canada Experience Class Program (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST), which all draw applicants from the Express Entry pool. Those with eligible CRS scores are sent invitations to apply (ITA) in the draws.

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