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Ontario Invites 1,680 Candidates in Employer Job Offer Draws under OINP 2025
On October 9, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted targeted immigration draws under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW), International Student Stream (EJO IS), and In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS). In total, the province issued 1,680 invitations to apply (ITAs) across these streams. The EJO FW draws issued 671 invitations for healthcare occupations and early childhood educators and assistants, along with 24 ITAs for Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI).
Meanwhile, the EJO IS draws invited 757 healthcare and early childhood educator candidates and 53 REDI applicants. The EJO IDS draw included 162 healthcare professionals and 13 REDI candidates. So far in 2025, Ontario has issued 10,479 invitations across all OINP streams.
Employer Job Offer Streams Focus on Key Occupations
The OINP’s Employer Job Offer streams aim to address critical labour shortages in Ontario by targeting skilled foreign workers, international students, and individuals with in-demand skills.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the draws on October 9, 2025:
| Stream | Invitations Issued | Target Occupations |
| EJO Foreign Worker | 671 | Healthcare professionals, Early childhood educators/assistants |
| EJO Foreign Worker REDI | 24 | Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) |
| EJO International Student | 757 | Healthcare, Early childhood educators |
| EJO International Student REDI | 53 | REDI candidates |
| EJO In-Demand Skills | 162 | Healthcare professionals |
| EJO In-Demand Skills REDI | 13 | REDI candidates |
This targeted approach ensures Ontario can attract skilled talent where it’s most needed, supporting both economic growth and community development.
How OINP Invitations Work
Candidates submit a profile through the OINP Expression of Interest (EOI) system. If selected from the pool, they receive an invitation to apply in their OINP e-Filing Portal account. Receiving an ITA does not automatically mean eligibility; applicants must meet the specific stream requirements to submit a successful application.
For Employer Job Offer streams:
- Employers must submit approval of the employment position within 14 days.
- Applicants must submit their full application within 17 calendar days of receiving the ITA.
This ensures that the application process remains efficient and timely, especially for streams addressing urgent labour market needs.
Why These Draws Matter
The Employer Job Offer draws play a key role in helping Ontario meet its workforce demands. Targeting sectors like healthcare and early childhood education addresses both immediate shortages and long-term planning for critical services.
REDI invitations also focus on regional development, ensuring smaller communities benefit from skilled immigration and contribute to local economic growth.
What Applicants Should Know
- Not all candidates in the EOI pool will receive an invitation.
- Scores required for selection vary depending on the stream and occupation.
- Staying up to date with OINP program updates and deadlines is crucial for a successful application.
Candidates are encouraged to review eligibility carefully and submit applications promptly once invited to maximize their chances. The October 9, 2025, OINP draws demonstrate Ontario’s continued focus on filling critical labour gaps through targeted immigration. With 1,680 ITAs issued in the Employer Job Offer streams, the province reinforces its commitment to skilled workers, international graduates, and regional development. The OINP remains a dynamic pathway for candidates looking to build a career and life in Ontario.
