NOC Codes by Province: Manitoba, Ontario, BC, Alberta and More
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) target specific NOC codes. Here's which NOCs are in demand by province in 2026 — Manitoba, Ontario, BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Atlantic Canada and more.
Each province runs a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) that prioritizes its own list of NOC codes. Knowing yours, and knowing where it's in demand, can change your immigration timeline by years.
Why province matters
Federal Express Entry is one path. Each province also runs a PNP that nominates candidates with NOCs the province needs. Some PNPs (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Atlantic) are far more accessible than federal draws if your NOC is on their list.
Manitoba (MPNP)
Manitoba's MPNP focuses heavily on trades, transport, healthcare support, and food processing. Common in-demand NOCs include:
- NOC 73300 — Transport truck drivers
- NOC 33102 — Nurse aides, orderlies, PSWs
- NOC 72200 — Electricians
- NOC 95100 — Labourers in food processing
Official: immigratemanitoba.com
Ontario (OINP)
OINP runs tech-draw streams that target software, data and engineering NOCs:
- NOC 21232 — Software developers
- NOC 21231 — Software engineers
- NOC 21223 — Data analysts and engineers
- NOC 21221 — Business systems analysts
- NOC 21311 — Computer engineers
Official: ontario.ca/page/ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-oinp
British Columbia (BC PNP)
BC has dedicated tech and healthcare streams:
- Tech NOCs: 21231, 21232, 21221, 21311, 22310
- Healthcare: NOC 31301 (RN), NOC 31102 (GPs), NOC 33102 (nurse aides)
- Construction trades: NOC 72200, 72310, 72106
Official: welcomebc.ca
Alberta (AAIP)
Alberta's Opportunity Stream and accelerated tech stream target:
- Tech: 21232, 21231, 21221
- Trades + transport: 73300, 72200, 72310
- Hospitality: 63200 (cooks), 65201 (food counter attendants)
Official: alberta.ca/aaip
Saskatchewan (SINP)
SINP publishes one of the most-watched in-demand lists. Healthcare, trades and agriculture dominate. Truckers (NOC 73300), welders (72106), nurses (31301) and farm operators see frequent invitations.
Official: saskatchewan.ca/sinp
Atlantic Canada (AIP)
The Atlantic Immigration Program covers Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador. Healthcare (NOC 31301, 33102), seafood processing (95106), trades and hospitality dominate.
Official: canada.ca/atlantic-immigration-program
Disclaimer
Jobeefy is not an immigration service. PNP lists change frequently. Always verify with the official provincial site or an authorized immigration representative (RCIC) before acting.
Related: NOC code Canada explained · LMIA Canada explained.