Which Occupations Give You the Best Chance of Canada PR Through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)?

Vikrant Gungash
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By Vikrant Singh, November 28, 2025

Canada’s provinces are constantly looking for skilled workers, and they use the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to invite candidates with occupations that match their local labour needs.

If you are employed in an in-demand sector or you already hold a job offer in that field, your probability of receiving a provincial nomination increases sharply. Many provinces regularly select candidates directly from the Express Entry pool under their Express Entry-aligned (enhanced) streams.

Why does this matter?

A provincial nomination gives you:

✔ 600 CRS points added to your Express Entry profile✔ A much higher chance of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA)✔ Faster and priority processing

That’s why choosing the right occupation matters more than ever.

Which Industries Are Provinces Targeting in 2025?

Every province follows its own labour market strategy, but some sectors are consistently in demand:healthcare, construction, childcare, technology, and trades.

The table below gives a clear snapshot of which sectors are being prioritized by each province and territory.

Priority Sectors by Province for Express Entry-Aligned PNPs

Province or territory	Sectors being prioritized
Alberta	- Agriculture; - Aviation; - Construction; - Health care; - Technology; and - Law enforcement.
British Columbia	- Childcare; - Construction; - Health care; - Technology; and - Veterinary care.
New Brunswick	- Education; - Health care; and - Construction.
Newfoundland and Labrador	- Health care; - Information and communications technology (ICT); and - Aquaculture.
Nova Scotia	- Health care and social assistance; and - Construction.
Ontario	- Health care; - Child care; and - Other.
Prince Edward Island	- Child care; - Health care; and - Trades.
Saskatchewan	- Health care; - Technology; - Agriculture; and - Trades.
Northwest Territories	N/A
Yukon	Regulated health care professions

Canada Uses the NOC System to Decide Occupation Eligibility

Canada classifies jobs under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) using six TEER levels (0–5). Higher TEER means greater skills, training, and responsibility. Most Express Entry streams target TEER 0–3 occupations.

Province-by-Province Breakdown of Sectors + Express Entry PNP Streams

Below are the major Express Entry-linked streams where being in an in-demand sector gives you a clear advantage.

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

Sector	Stream
Agriculture	Alberta Express Entry
Aviation	Alberta Express Entry
Construction	Alberta Express Entry
Health care	Alberta Express Entry – Dedicated Health Care Pathway
Technology	Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway
Law Enforcement	Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway

Alberta has also confirmed three specific law enforcement NOCs:

NOC 40040
NOC 41310
NOC 42100

British Columbia PNP

Sector	Stream
Childcare	Skilled Worker
Construction	Skilled Worker
Health care	- Health Authority – Express Entry BC; - Skilled Worker
Technology	Skilled Worker
Veterinary care	Skilled Worker

Only TEER 0–3 occupations qualify for most BCPNP pathways.

New Brunswick PNP

Sector	Stream
Education	- NB Express Entry – Employment in New Brunswick Pathway; - NB Express Entry – New Brunswick Interests
Health care	- NB Express Entry – Employment in New Brunswick Pathway; - NB Express Entry – New Brunswick Interests
Construction	- NB Express Entry – Employment in New Brunswick Pathway; - NB Express Entry – New Brunswick Interests

NB also excludes certain NOCs including cooks, bookkeepers, and retail managers.

Newfoundland and Labrador PNP

Sector	Stream
Health care	NLPNP Express Entry Skilled Worker
Information and communications technology (ICT)	NLPNP Express Entry Skilled Worker
Aquaculture	NLPNP Express Entry Skilled Worker

These occupations receive priority processing and LMIA exemptions.

Nova Scotia Nominee Program

Sector	Stream
Health care and social assistance (NAICS 62)	- Labour Market Priorities for Physicians; - Labour Market Priorities; - Experience: Express Entry
Construction (NAICS 23)	- Labour Market Priorities; - Experience: Express Entry

Foreign workers both inside and outside Canada are being prioritized.

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program

Sector	Stream
Health care	- Ontario Express Entry Human Capital Priorities; - Ontario Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker
Child care	- Ontario Express Entry Human Capital Priorities; - Ontario Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker

Based on recent draw history, Ontario continues to favor these sectors.

Prince Edward Island PNP

Sector	Stream
Child care	PEI Express Entry
Health care	PEI Express Entry
Trades	PEI Express Entry

Preference is given to candidates already living and working in PEI.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

Sector	Stream
Health care	- International Skilled Worker – Health Talent Pathway; - International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry; - Saskatchewan Experience – Health Talent Pathway
Technology	- International Skilled Worker – Tech Talent Pathway; - International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry; - Saskatchewan Experience – Tech Talent Pathway
Agriculture	International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry
Trades	International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry

Three-quarters of nominations go to candidates already in Canada.

Northwest Territories

Sector	Stream
Occupations in any sector under TEER 0–3	NWT Express Entry

Priority is given to applicants with valid work permits.

Yukon Nominee Program

Sector	Stream
Health care	Yukon Express Entry

Yukon prioritizes candidates already working in the territory or filling regulated healthcare roles.

Final Thoughts

If your career falls under one of these high-demand sectors, your chances of receiving a provincial nomination and securing Canadian PR are significantly higher.

Whether you’re in tech, construction, nursing, aviation, or childcare—Canada’s provinces want skilled people now.

And with 600 extra CRS points for a provincial nomination, the PNP route continues to be one of the most powerful pathways to Express Entry success.

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