Ontario Issues Over 1,600 Candidates with Job Offers for Provincial Nomination

Kritika Pandey

Updated On Oct 16, 2025

Ontario Issues Over 1,600 Candidates with Job Offers for Provincial Nomination

Recently, Ontario has conducted a major provincial immigration draw, inviting over 1600 candidates with a valid job offer to apply for provincial immigration under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).

This draw was held on October 9, 2025, focusing on individuals working in healthcare, early childhood education, and other skilled professions that support regional development and community growth.

Key Highlights of the October 9 Draw

The province conducted two targeted rounds of invitations using its Expression of Interest (EOI) system, focusing on occupations aligned with current labor needs.

Date issued	Stream	Profiles created	Score range	Number of invitations issued	Target group
October 9, 2025	Employer Job Offer streams	July 2, 2025 – October 9, 2025	38 and above	1,590	Health occupations and early childhood educators and assistants
October 9, 2025	Employer Job Offer streams (REDI)	July 2, 2025 – October 9, 2025	51 and above	90	Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI)

Also Read: Canada Invites 345 PNP Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw

Employer Job Offer Streams: Health and Early Childhood Fields

By the employer job offer streams, Ontario has selected candidates currently living in Canada and working in healthcare or ECE (Early Childhood Education) fields.

Invitations were distributed across three sub-streams:

Stream	Minimum Score Required	Key Eligible Occupations (NOC 2021)
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker	38 and above	Physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, midwives, and early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
Employer Job Offer: International Student	56 and above	Health-related roles and early childhood educators
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills	31 and above	Home support workers, housekeepers, and related occupations (NOC 44101)

Also Read: Canada Named Among Top 10 Countries in 2025 Condé Nast Survey

REDI Pilot: Supporting Regional Development

Apart from the employer's job offer stream, the REDI pilot aimed at stimulating local economies and supporting labor retention in smaller communities across the province.

Minimum score thresholds under REDI were:

Stream	Minimum Score Require
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker	51 and above
Employer Job Offer: International Student	75 and above
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills	33 and above

Ontario’s recent OINP draws reflect the province’s continued focus on meeting urgent labor market needs, especially in the healthcare and early childhood education sectors. Through targeted programs like the Employer Job Offer streams and the REDI pilot, the province is actively helping regional communities thrive while giving qualified workers a clear pathway toward permanent residency in Canada.

Ready to Build Your Future in Ontario?

With over 1,600 invitations issued in the latest OINP draw, Ontario continues to welcome skilled professionals in healthcare, early childhood education, and critical regional sectors. This is your chance to establish a stable career and secure permanent residency in one of Canada’s most opportunity-rich provinces.

Let GetGIS guide you every step of the way—from verifying your eligibility and preparing employer-backed applications to acing your provincial nomination process. Whether you’re a nurse, educator, engineer, or skilled tradesperson, our experts help make your Canada dream a reality.

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