Federal Skilled Worker Program re-opens on May 1, 2014
Thursday, April 24th, 2014
Effective May 1, 2014, the FSW will be accepting an overall total of 25,000 new applications. Applicants must have at least one year of work experience in one of 50 eligible occupations. A maximum of 1,000 applications will be accepted per eligible occupation.
Applicants are assessed on a points grid that takes into account important factors such as education, language skills, work experience, age, and adaptability to Canada. The FSW program will be assessed according to the same criteria as 2013. All applicants must meet minimum language requirements in either English or French.
Below are the list of eligible occupations
Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services
Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services
Financial managers
Human resources managers
Purchasing managers
Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers
Managers in health care
Construction managers
Home building and renovation managers
Managers in natural resources production and fishing
Manufacturing managers
Financial auditors and accountants
Financial and investment analysts
Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
Other financial officers
Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
Property administrators
Geoscientists and oceanographers
Civil engineers
Mechanical engineers
Electrical and electronics engineers
Petroleum engineers
Information systems analysts and consultants
Database analysts and data administrators
Software engineers and designers
Computer programmers and interactive media developers
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
Construction estimators
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety
Computer network technicians
Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
Specialist physicians
General practitioners and family physicians
Dietitians and nutritionists
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
Physiotherapists
Occupational therapists
Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
Medical radiation technologists
Medical sonographers
Licensed practical nurses
Paramedical occupations
University professors and lecturers
Psychologists
Early childhood educators and assistants
Translators, terminologists and interpreters
The FSW program includes streams for PhD holders and individuals who have received eligible job offers from Canadian employers. A maximum of 500 PhD applicants will be accepted under the upcoming program. Applicants who hold valid job offers are not subject to any intake caps.