MAK Canadian Immigration Services
Mississauga Office: 3715 Laird Rd, Unit 4, Mississauga, ON L5L 0A3
Scarborough Office: 80 Corporate Dr, Suite 210, Scarborough, ON M1H 3G5
Scarborough Office: 80 Corporate Dr, Suite 210, Scarborough, ON M1H 3G5
- 3715 Laird Rd, Unit 4, Mississauga, ON L5L 0A3
- 80 Corporate Dr, Suite 210, Scarborough, ON M1H 3G5
Healthcare and Social Services Occupations
Express Entry includes a healthcare and social services category for candidates with qualifying work experience. IRCC’s current occupation list can change, and the table on this page is a partial reference only. Confirm your NOC against IRCC’s current category-based selection page before relying on it.
Occupation | 2021 NOC Code | 2021 TEER Category |
Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians | 32104 | 2 |
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists | 31112 | 1 |
Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists | 32123 | 2 |
Chiropractors | 31201 | 1 |
Dental hygienists and dental therapists | 32111 | 2 |
Dentists | 31110 | 1 |
Dieticians and nutritionists | 31121 | 1 |
General practitioners and family physicians | 31102 | 1 |
Licensed practical nurses | 32101 | 2 |
Massage therapists | 32201 | 2 |
Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations | 33101 | 3 |
Medical laboratory technologists | 32120 | 2 |
Medical radiation technologists | 32121 | 2 |
Medical sonographers | 32122 | 2 |
Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates | 33102 | 3 |
Nurse practitioners | 31302 | 1 |
Nursing coordinators and supervisors | 31300 | 1 |
Occupational therapists | 31203 | 1 |
Optometrists | 31111 | 1 |
Other medical technologists and technicians | 32129 | 2 |
Eligible Occupations Include:
For the 2026 healthcare and social services category, candidates must have accumulated at least 12 months of full-time work experience, or an equal amount of part-time experience, within the past three years in a single listed occupation. The experience can be in Canada or abroad and does not need to be continuous. Candidates must also meet the minimum criteria for Express Entry and the requirements of the specific invitation round.
Our immigration consultancy specializes in assisting healthcare and social services professionals navigate the Express Entry system. We provide:
- Eligibility Assessment: Evaluating your qualifications against Express Entry requirements.
- Profile Creation: Guiding you through the Express Entry profile setup.
- Documentation Support: Assisting with credential evaluations and language testing.
- Application Submission: Ensuring accurate and timely submission of your application.
MAK can help you assess eligibility and prepare an accurate Express Entry profile and application. Invitations depend on the category requirements, your CRS ranking and IRCC’s invitation rounds, and no invitation or approval is guaranteed.
Related guide for applicants in Pakistan: Healthcare worker pathways to Canada from Pakistan.
