Skilled Workers Overseas
Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas (SWO) is a collection of immigration streams of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) operated by the province of Manitoba. Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas encompasses three immigration streams which target foreign nationals who have the skills and experience needed to make lasting contributions to Manitoba’s labour force.
Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas includes the following streams:
- Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas Stream
- Manitoba Express Entry Pathway
- Manitoba Human Capital Pathway – Coming soon
Applicants who are successful through any of these Manitoba streams will receive an official provincial nomination from Manitoba. This provincial nomination makes applicants eligible to apply for Canadian permanent resident status.
In order to be eligible for all three streams included in the Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas category, candidates must score a minimum of 60 points on the MPNP Points Assessment Grid.
Skilled Workers Overseas Stream
Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas is a stream of Manitoba’s Skilled Workers Overseas Category which targets foreign nationals who have the skills and foreign work experience required to contribute to Manitoba’s labour force and who can demonstrate a connection to the province. This stream is highly competitive, only selecting applicants with the most competitive profiles and who have experience in one of Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations.
Manitoba Express Entry Pathway
The Manitoba Express Entry Pathway is a stream of Manitoba’s Skilled Workers Overseas Category which targets foreign nationals who have active Express Entry profiles along with the skills and foreign work experience required to contribute to Manitoba’s labour force. This stream is highly competitive, only selecting applicants with the most competitive profiles and who have experience in one of Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations.
Manitoba Human Capital Pathway
The Manitoba Human Capital Pathway is a stream of Manitoba’s Skilled Workers Overseas Category which targets foreign nationals who have the skills and foreign work experience required to contribute to Manitoba’s labour force. This stream is highly competitive, only selecting applicants with the most competitive profiles and preferring those with have experience in one of Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations.
MPNP Points Assessment Grid
In order to be eligible to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Skilled Workers Overseas category, a candidate must score at least 60 points on the MPNP Points Assessment Grid.
Overview of Factors
| Factor | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| Language Proficiency | 25 |
| Age | 10 |
| Work Experience | 15 |
| Education | 25 |
| Adaptability | 25 |
| Minimum Pass Score | 60 |
Factor 1 - Language
| Language Proficiency | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| First Official Language | |
| CLB 8 or higher | 20 |
| CLB 7 | 18 |
| CLB 6 | 16 |
| CLB 5 | 14 |
| CLB 4 | 12 |
| CLB 3 or lower | 0 |
| Second Official Language | |
| CLB 5 or higher (overall) | 5 |
| Maximum Points | 25 |
Factor 2 - Age
| Age | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| 18 | 4 |
| 19 | 6 |
| 20 | 8 |
| 21 to 45 | 10 |
| 46 | 8 |
| 47 | 6 |
| 48 | 4 |
| 49 | 2 |
| 50 or older | 0 |
| Maximum Points | 10 |
Factor 3 - Work
| Years of work experience | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| less than one year | 0 |
| one year | 8 |
| two years | 10 |
| three years | 12 |
| four years or more | 15 |
| Maximum Points | 15 |
Factor 4 - Education
| Highest level of completed education | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree or Doctorate | 25 |
| Two post-secondary programs of at least two years each | 23 |
| One post-secondary program of two years or more | 20 |
| One-year post-secondary program | 14 |
| Trade Certificate | 14 |
| No formal post-secondary education | 0 |
| Maximum Points | 25 |
Factor 5 - Connection
| Connection to Manitoba | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| Close relative in Manitoba | 20 |
| Invitation to Apply received from MPNP as part of recruitment mission or exploratory visit | 20 |
| Previous work experience in Manitoba (at least 6 months) | 12 |
| Completed post-secondary program of two years or more in Manitoba | 12 |
| Completed post-secondary program of at least one year in Manitoba | 10 |
| Friend or distant relative living in Manitoba | 10 |
| Regional Immigration* | 5 |
| Maximum Points | 25 |
| *Regional Immigration points are awarded if a candidate's connection to Manitoba is for a region outside of the city of Winnipeg. Please note that these points are supplemental only and must be awarded in conjunction with another connection to the province. | |
MPNP In-Demand Occupations List
Manitoba prefers candidates who have work experience in one of the province’s in-demand occupations listed below. Please note that French-speakers are exempt from having experience in an in-demand occupation to be eligible for MPNP.
| NOC 2021 Code | TEER | NOC 2021 Title | Minimum CLB | NOC 2016 Equivalent | NOC 2016 Skill Type/Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10010 | 0 | Financial managers | 7 | 0111 | 0 |
| 10011 | 0 | Human resources managers | 7 | 0112 | 0 |
| 10019 | 0 | Other administrative services managers | 7 | 0114 | 0 |
| 10020 | 0 | Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers | 7 | 0121 | 0 |
| 10021 | 0 | Banking, credit and other investment managers | 7 | 0122 | 0 |
| 10022 | 0 | Advertising, marketing and public relations managers | 7 | 0124 | 0 |
| 11100 | 1 | Financial auditors and accountants | 7 | 1111 | A |
| 11101 | 1 | Financial and investment analysts | 5 | 1112 | A |
| 11102 | 1 | Financial advisors | 5 | 1114 | A |
| 11109 | 1 | Other financial officers | 5 | 1114 | A |
| 11200 | 1 | Human resources professionals | 5 | 1121 | A |
| 11201 | 1 | Professional occupations in business management consulting | 5 | 1122 | A |
| 11202 | 1 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations | 5 | 1123 | A |
| 12011 | 2 | Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers | 5 | 1212 | B |
| 12013 | 2 | Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations | 5 | 1215 | B |
| 12101 | 2 | Human resources and recruitment officers | 5 | 1223 | B |
| 12110 | 2 | Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations | 5 | 1251 | B |
| 12200 | 2 | Accounting technicians and bookkeepers | 5 | 1311 | B |
| 13100 | 3 | Administrative officers | 5 | 1221 | B |
| 13101 | 3 | Property administrators | 5 | 1224 | B |
| 13110 | 3 | Administrative assistants | 5 | 1241 | B |
| 13111 | 3 | Legal administrative assistants | 5 | 1242 | B |
| 13201 | 3 | Production and transportation logistics coordinators | 5 | 1215 | B |
| 20010 | 0 | Engineering managers | 7 | 0211 | 0 |
| 20011 | 0 | Architecture and science managers | 7 | 0212 | 0 |
| 20012 | 0 | Computer and information systems managers | 7 | 0213 | 0 |
| 21110 | 1 | Biologists and related scientists | 5 | 2121 | A |
| 21112 | 1 | Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists | 5 | 2123 | A |
| 21200 | 1 | Architects | 7 | 2151 | A |
| 21203 | 1 | Land surveyors | 7 | 2154 | A |
| 21210 | 1 | Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries | 5 | 2161 | A |
| 21211 | 1 | Data scientists | 5 | 2171 | A |
| 21220 | 1 | Cybersecurity specialists | 5 | 2171 | A |
| 21221 | 1 | Business systems specialists | 5 | 2171 | A |
| 21222 | 1 | Information systems specialists | 5 | 2171 | A |
| 21223 | 1 | Database analysts and data administrators | 5 | 2172 | A |
| 21230 | 1 | Computer systems developers and programmers | 5 | 2174 | A |
| 21231 | 1 | Software engineers and designers | 5 | 2173 | A |
| 21232 | 1 | Software developers and programmers | 5 | 2174 | A |
| 21233 | 1 | Web designers | 5 | 2175 | A |
| 21234 | 1 | Web developers and programmers | 5 | 2175 | A |
| 21300 | 1 | Civil engineers | 7 | 2131 | A |
| 21301 | 1 | Mechanical engineers | 7 | 2132 | A |
| 21310 | 1 | Electrical and electronics engineers | 7 | 2133 | A |
| 21311 | 1 | Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) | 7 | 2147 | A |
| 21321 | 1 | Industrial and manufacturing engineers | 7 | 2141 | A |
| 22100 | 2 | Chemical technologists and technicians | 5 | 2211 | B |
| 22101 | 2 | Geological and mineral technologists and technicians | 5 | 2212 | B |
| 22110 | 2 | Biological technologists and technicians | 5 | 2221 | B |
| 22111 | 2 | Agricultural and fish products inspectors | 5 | 2222 | B |
| 22212 | 2 | Drafting technologists and technicians | 5 | 2253 | B |
| 22220 | 2 | Computer network technicians | 5 | 2281 | B |
| 22221 | 2 | User support technicians | 5 | 2282 | B |
| 22232 | 2 | Occupational health and safety specialists | 7 | 0112 | 0 |
| 22300 | 2 | Civil engineering technologists and technicians | 5 | 2231 | B |
| 22301 | 2 | Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians | 5 | 2232 | B |
| 22302 | 2 | Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians | 5 | 2233 | B |
| 22303 | 2 | Construction estimators | 5 | 2234 | B |
| 22310 | 2 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians | 5 | 2241 | B |
| 22311 | 2 | Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) | 5 | 2242 | B |
| 22313 | 2 | Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors | 5 | 2244 | B |
| 30010 | 0 | Managers in health care | 7 | 0311 | 0 |
| 31112 | 1 | Audiologists and speech-language pathologists | 7 | 3141 | A |
| 31120 | 1 | Pharmacists | 7 | 3131 | A |
| 31121 | 1 | Dietitians and nutritionists | 7 | 3132 | A |
| 31200 | 1 | Psychologists | 7 | 4151 | A |
| 31202 | 1 | Physiotherapists | 7 | 3142 | A |
| 31203 | 1 | Occupational therapists | 7 | 3143 | A |
| 31303 | 1 | Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals | 5 | 3212 | B |
| 32103 | 2 | Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists | 7 | 3214 | B |
| 32104 | 2 | Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians | 5 | 3213 | B |
| 32109 | 2 | Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment | 7 | 3142 | A |
| 32111 | 2 | Dental hygienists and dental therapists | 7 | 3222 | B |
| 32120 | 2 | Medical laboratory technologists | 7 | 3211 | B |
| 32121 | 2 | Medical radiation technologists | 5 | 3215 | B |
| 32124 | 2 | Pharmacy technicians | 5 | 3219 | B |
| 32129 | 2 | Other medical technologists and technicians | 5 | 3219 | B |
| 32201 | 2 | Massage therapists | 5 | 3236 | B |
| 33101 | 3 | Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations | 5 | 3212 | B |
| 33103 | 3 | Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants | 5 | 3219 | B |
| 40030 | 0 | Managers in social, community and correctional services | 5 | 0423 | 0 |
| 41101 | 1 | Lawyers and Quebec notaries | 7 | 4112 | A |
| 41300 | 1 | Social workers | 7 | 4152 | A |
| 41301 | 1 | Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies | 7 | 4151 | A |
| 41301 | 1 | Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies | 5 | 4153 | A |
| 41310 | 1 | Police investigators and other investigative occupations | 5 | 4165 | A |
| 41321 | 1 | Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) | 5 | 4153 | A |
| 41400 | 1 | Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers | 5 | 4161 | A |
| 41402 | 1 | Business development officers and market researchers and analysts | 5 | 4163 | A |
| 41403 | 1 | Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers | 5 | 4164 | A |
| 41404 | 1 | Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers | 5 | 4165 | A |
| 41405 | 1 | Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers | 5 | 4166 | A |
| 41406 | 1 | Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers | 5 | 4167 | A |
| 41407 | 1 | Program officers unique to government | 5 | 4168 | A |
| 42200 | 2 | Paralegal and related occupations | 5 | 4211 | B |
| 42201 | 2 | Social and community service workers | 5 | 4212 | B |
| 42202 | 2 | Early childhood educators and assistants | 7 | 4214 | B |
| 42203 | 2 | Instructors of persons with disabilities | 5 | 4215 | B |
| 50012 | 0 | Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors | 5 | 0513 | 0 |
| 51120 | 1 | Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations | 5 | 5131 | A |
| 52113 | 2 | Audio and video recording technicians | 5 | 5225 | B |
| 52120 | 2 | Graphic designers and illustrators | 5 | 5241 | B |
| 52121 | 2 | Interior designers and interior decorators | 5 | 5242 | B |
| 53123 | 3 | Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers | 5 | 5243 | B |
| 54100 | 4 | Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness | 5 | 5254 | B |
| 60010 | 0 | Corporate sales managers | 5 | 0601 | 0 |
| 60020 | 0 | Retail and wholesale trade managers | 5 | 0621 | 0 |
| 60040 | 0 | Managers in customer and personal services | 5 | 0651 | 0 |
| 62010 | 2 | Retail sales supervisors | 5 | 5243 | B |
| 62020 | 2 | Food service supervisors | 5 | 6311 | B |
| 62100 | 2 | Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade | 5 | 6221 | B |
| 62101 | 2 | Retail and wholesale buyers | 5 | 6222 | B |
| 63101 | 3 | Real estate agents and salespersons | 5 | 6232 | B |
| 63102 | 3 | Financial sales representatives | 5 | 6235 | B |
| 63200 | 3 | Cooks | 5 | 6322 | B |
| 63202 | 3 | Bakers | 5 | 6332 | B |
| 64100 | 4 | Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers | 5 | 5243 | B |
| 64409 | 4 | Other customer and information services representatives | 5 | 1123 | A |
| 70010 | 0 | Construction managers | 5 | 0711 | 0 |
| 70011 | 0 | Home building and renovation managers | 5 | 0712 | 0 |
| 70012 | 0 | Facility operation and maintenance managers | 5 | 0714 | 0 |
| 70020 | 0 | Managers in transportation | 5 | 0731 | 0 |
| 72100 | 2 | Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors | 5 | 7231 | B |
| 72101 | 2 | Tool and die makers | 5 | 7232 | B |
| 72102 | 2 | Sheet metal workers | 5 | 7233 | B |
| 72106 | 2 | Welders and related machine operators | 5 | 7237 | B |
| 72200 | 2 | Electricians (except industrial and power system) | 6 | 7241 | B |
| 72201 | 2 | Industrial electricians | 6 | 7242 | B |
| 72203 | 2 | Electrical power line and cable workers | 5 | 7244 | B |
| 72204 | 2 | Telecommunications line and cable workers | 5 | 7245 | B |
| 72205 | 2 | Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians | 5 | 7246 | B |
| 72300 | 2 | Plumbers | 5 | 7251 | B |
| 72310 | 2 | Carpenters | 5 | 7271 | B |
| 72400 | 2 | Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics | 5 | 7311 | B |
| 72401 | 2 | Heavy-duty equipment mechanics | 5 | 7312 | B |
| 72402 | 2 | Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics | 6 | 7313 | B |
| 72404 | 2 | Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors | 5 | 7315 | B |
| 72405 | 2 | Machine fitters | 5 | 7316 | B |
| 72410 | 2 | Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers | 5 | 7321 | B |
| 72411 | 2 | Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators | 5 | 7322 | B |
| 72500 | 2 | Crane operators | 6 | 7371 | B |
| 72600 | 2 | Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors | 5 | 2271 | B |
| 73100 | 3 | Concrete finishers | 5 | 7282 | B |
| 73102 | 3 | Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers | 5 | 7284 | B |
| 73112 | 3 | Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) | 5 | 7294 | B |
| 73113 | 3 | Floor covering installers | 5 | 7295 | B |
| 73310 | 3 | Railway and yard locomotive engineers | 5 | 7361 | B |
| 73311 | 3 | Railway conductors and brakemen/women | 5 | 7362 | B |
| 74202 | 4 | Air transport ramp attendants | 5 | 1215 | B |
| 75101 | 5 | Material handlers | 5 | 6221 | B |
| 75110 | 5 | Construction trades helpers and labourers | 6 | 7371 | B |
| 80020 | 0 | Managers in agriculture | 5 | 0821 | 0 |
| 90010 | 0 | Manufacturing managers | 5 | 0911 | 0 |
| 90011 | 0 | Utilities managers | 5 | 0912 | 0 |
| 92100 | 2 | Power engineers and power systems operators | 5 | 9241 | B |
| 33102 | 3 | Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates | 7 | 3413 | C |
| 94141 | 4 | Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers | 7 | 9462 | C |
Manitoba Recent Draws – Skilled Worker Overseas
Below is the history of Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) issued for Skilled Worker Overseas Pathway.
| Date | Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued | Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2024 | 87 | 691 |
| February 8, 2024 | 48 | 713 |
| January 25, 2024 | 41 | 713 |
| January 11, 2024 | 31 | 639 |
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