Three shenanigans in Ontario on February 9

This time, those who already had a job offer were invited to apply. The invitations were sent out to candidates in two programs: OINP Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream and OINP Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream.

The first selection of the Foreign Worker stream was conducted on a general basis, candidates had to have at least 41 points on the OINP criteria. The province sent out 166 invitations to such candidates.

The second Foreign Worker stream selection was targeted, with only 24 minimum points required of applicants. Ontario needed 476 skilled workers and engineers. Here is a partial list of occupations:

• technologists and mechanical engineering technicians;

• technologists and technicians of industrial and manufacturing production;

• technical specialists in the maintenance of electronic systems (household and industrial equipment);

• industrial instrumentation technicians and mechanics;

• technologists and technicians of design work;

• technical support specialists;

• information systems testing specialists;

• contractors and supervisors in metalworking and related professions;

• electrical and telecommunications contractors and supervisors;

• Pipeline contractors and supervisors;

• contractors and supervisors in the carpentry field;

• contractors and supervisors in other construction work: installation, repair and maintenance;

• makers of tools and dies;

• sheet metal workers;

• structure installers;

• electrics (excluding industrial and power systems);

• industrial electricians;

• plumbers;

• plotters;

• stoners;

• concrete workers;

• plasterers, drywall installers and finishers, and foam installers.

The third stream, In-Demand Skills, invited 107 candidates with a minimum score of 15. Ontario needed sanitation workers, agricultural workers, and members of some working professions.