Immigrate To Ontario, Canada as a Health-Care Worker from India
In-Demand Healthcare Professionals! Ontario, a leading province in Canada, seeks skilled individuals for its thriving healthcare sector. While renowned for its IT opportunities, Ontario heavily depends on healthcare immigrants to fulfill its staffing needs.
Fun Fact: According to Job Bank, Ontario’s Healthcare and Social Assistance industry accounted for over 900,000 employed individuals, constituting 12.1% of the province’s total workforce in 2023.
If you’re considering immigration to Canada from India in 2024 to advance your career, explore opportunities listed in the Canada Occupation In-Demand List 2024.
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Which healthcare roles are the most in-demand in Ontario?
Individuals from India aspiring to pursue healthcare careers in Canada must ensure their occupation appears on this roster:
National Occupation Classification (NOC) | Code Healthcare Occupations
NOC 30010 | Managers in healthcare
NOC 31100 | Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
NOC 31101 | Specialists in surgery
NOC 31102 | General practitioners and family physicians
NOC 31103 | Veterinarians
NOC 31110 | Dentists
NOC 31111 | Optometrists
NOC 31112 | Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
NOC 31120 | Pharmacists
NOC 31121 | Dietitians and nutritionists
NOC 31200 | Psychologists
NOC 31201 | Chiropractors
NOC 31202 | Physiotherapists
NOC 31203 | Occupational therapists
NOC 31204 | Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
NOC 31209 | Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
NOC 31300 | Nursing coordinators and supervisors
NOC 31301 | Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
NOC 31302 | Nurse practitioners
NOC 31303 | Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
NOC 32100 | Opticians
NOC 32101 | Licensed practical nurses
NOC 32102 | Paramedical occupations
NOC 32103 | Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
NOC 32104 | Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
NOC 32109 | Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
NOC 32110 | Denturists
NOC 32111 | Dental hygienists and dental therapists
NOC 32112 | Dental technologists and technicians
NOC 32120 | Medical laboratory technologists
NOC 32121 | Medical radiation technologists
NOC 32122 | Medical sonographers
NOC 32123 | Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
NOC 32124 | Pharmacy technicians
NOC 32129 | Other medical technologists and technicians
NOC 32200 | Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
NOC 32201 | Massage therapists
NOC 32209 | Other practitioners of natural healing
NOC 33100 | Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
NOC 33101 | Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
NOC 33102 | Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
NOC 33103 | Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
NOC 33109 | Other assisting occupations in support of health services
How to Migrate to Ontario from India as a Healthcare Worker?
Primarily, there are two pathways:
Pathway 1: Express Entry
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced “category-based selection draws” for Express Entry in 2023. Since then, numerous immigrants from India have applied for Canada PR visas and settled in the country.
These draws targeted six categories, encompassing 35 National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes within the Healthcare Occupations category. To qualify, you must:
- Possess a minimum of 6 months of full-time, consecutive work experience in Canada or abroad (within the last 3 years) in one of the 35 NOCs specified for the Healthcare Occupations Category.
- Fulfill all requirements outlined in the instructions for the respective draw.
Pathway 2: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Opt for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program’s (OINP) Express Entry stream — Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream, designed to attract skilled foreign professionals to settle in Ontario permanently.
Prerequisites for application:
- Accumulate at least 1 year of full-time or equivalent work experience in the sought-after occupations.
- Possess a Canadian bachelor’s degree or higher (or its equivalent).
- Demonstrate language proficiency at a minimum CLB/NCLC level 7 in English or French.
- Express intent to reside in Ontario.
- Provide evidence of financial means to support yourself and your dependents upon settling in Ontario.
To initiate the process, you must first meet the eligibility criteria for the federal Express Entry program and be included in the Express Entry pool through the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC) streams.
Ontario selects candidates with robust educational backgrounds and relevant work experience for nomination for PR. Upon selection, you will receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) from the OINP based on your Express Entry profile, inviting you to apply for nomination under the HCP stream. You will be allotted 45 calendar days to submit a comprehensive application with all requisite information and documents.
Upon approval of your application, Ontario will notify you, allowing you to proceed with applying for PR through federal programs.
How Long Does the Process Take?
On average, applications submitted through federal Express Entry programs are processed within 5–6 months, potentially shorter depending on the thoroughness of your application. Skilled professionals are given priority in category-based selection draws.
Conversely, PR applications under Ontario’s Express Entry — Human Capital Priorities stream are typically processed within 60 to 90 days.
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