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Quebec Invites 1,036 Trades, Tech, Health, and Teaching Occupations in its latest Arrima draw
Quebec’s immigration system continues to attract skilled professionals from various fields with its latest Arrima draw issuing 1,036 invitations for Canada immigration through the Arrima Expression of Interest system. This draw, held on April 11, targeted candidates in skilled trades, technology, engineering, health, and teaching occupations.
New Quebec Arrima Draw – 11 April, 2024
The latest Arima draw aimed to address the labor market needs of Quebec by inviting candidates from three distinct groups:
Quebec Expression Of Interest (Arrima) Draw Details
| Date of Invitations | Invites Issued | Minimum Score | Date of Extraction from Arrima Bank |
| April 11 | 1,036 | Skilled Trades: 536 Tech, Engineering, Health, and Teaching: 606 | April 8 at 6:26 AM |
Skilled Trades: Candidates in skilled trades occupations needed a French language proficiency level of 7 or higher on the Quebec scale and a minimum score of 536 on the Quebec Expression of Interest points system. The draw targeted professions such as:
NOC Code Occupation 2154 Land surveyors 2242 Electronic service technicians (household & commercial goods) 7233 Sheet metal workers 7234 Boilermakers 7236 Ironworkers 7237 Welders and related machine operators 7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system) 7271 Carpenters 7281 Bricklayers 7282 Concrete finishers 7291 Roofers and shinglers 7294 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) 7295 Floor covering installers 7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics 7312 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics 7313 Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics 7318 Elevator constructors and mechanics 7371 Crane operators 7372 Drillers and blasters – surface mining 7521 Heavy equipment operators (except crane) 7611 Construction trades helpers and labourers
Tech, Engineering, Health, and Teaching: Professionals in these fields were required to have a French language proficiency level of 7 or higher and score at least 606 on the Expression of Interest points system. This group included occupations like:
| NOC Code | Occupation |
| 0213 | Computer and information systems managers |
| 2131 | Civil engineers |
| 2132 | Mechanical engineers |
| 2133 | Electrical and electronics engineers |
| 2141 | Industrial and manufacturing engineers |
| 2147 | Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) |
| 2171 | Information systems analysts and consultants |
| 2172 | Database analysts and data administrators |
| 2173 | Software engineers and designers |
| 2174 | Computer programmers and interactive media developers |
| 2175 | Web designers and developers |
| 2231 | Civil engineering technologists and technicians |
| 2232 | Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians |
| 2233 | Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians |
| 2241 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
| 2281 | Computer network technicians |
| 2282 | User support technicians |
| 2283 | Information systems testing technicians |
| 3012 | Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
| 3233 | Licensed practical nurses |
| 3413 | Nurse aides orderlies and patient service associates |
| 4031 | Secondary school teachers |
| 4032 | Elementary school and kindergarten teachers |
| 4214 | Early childhood educators and assistants |
| 5225 | Audio and video recording technicians |
| 5241 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
Candidates With Job Offers Outside Montreal: Candidates in this group also needed a French language proficiency level of 7 or higher and a job offer outside the Montreal metropolitan area. There was no minimum score requirement for this category.
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How Does Quebec Expression of Interest Work?
- Submission of Expression of Interest Profile: Candidates submit their profiles online via Arrima.
- Ranking in the Expression of Interest Pool: Profiles are ranked against each other based on a points system and remain valid for 12 months.
- Invitation to Apply: The highest-ranking candidates are invited to apply for a Quebec Certificate of Selection (CSQ) under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program through periodic draws.
- Application Submission: Candidates receiving an invitation have 60 days to submit a complete application.
- Permanent Residence Application: Approved candidates with a CSQ can then apply to the federal government for Canadian permanent residence.
Quebec Expression of Interest Points System
The points system used to rank profiles submitted via Arrima considers various factors related to human capital and the Quebec labor market. Candidates and their spouses or common-law partners can score up to 1,320 points based on factors such as language ability, age, work experience, education, and more.
Requirements for Quebec Expression of Interest
The Quebec Expression of Interest system assesses candidates based on two categories: human capital factors and Quebec labor market factors. Points are awarded for factors such as French language ability, work experience in Quebec, job offers inside or outside Greater Montreal, and qualifications in Quebec’s areas of training.
Quebec’s targeted Arrima immigration draws aim to address specific labor market needs, attracting skilled professionals who can contribute to the province’s economic growth and diversity. The Expression of Interest system provides a transparent and efficient way for candidates to showcase their qualifications and potentially secure Canadian permanent residency.
