Manitoba In-Demand Occupations
In-Demand Occupations List
The MPNP In-demand Occupations list provides a regularly updated listing of which occupations qualify as ‘in-demand’ in Manitoba.
Many occupations on the in-demand list are limited to specific skilled streams of the MPNP and candidates must meet the specific criteria and requirements for one of the specific pathways listed under each stream. Candidates working in an in-demand occupation will be prioritized during Expression of Interest draws.
Note: Francophone Candidates
For the purpose of applying to the MPNP, a Francophone is someone who has French language proficiency that is equal to or greater than their English language proficiency. Your language proficiency must be supported by results from an MPNP-approved language test.
If you are a Francophone, you do not need to be working in an in-demand occupation to meet an MPNP pathway’s eligibility criteria.
Revised: June 8, 2018
1 – Business, finance and administration occupations
2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
3 – Health occupations
| NOC | Occupation Title | Skill Level | Minimum CLB |
| 0311 | Managers in Health Care | A | 7 |
| 3131 | Pharmacists * | A | 7 |
| 3132 | Dietitians* and nutritionists | A | 7 |
| 3141 | Audiologists and speech-language pathologists * | A | 7 |
| 3142 | Physiotherapists * | A | 7 |
| 3143 | Occupational therapists * | A | 7 |
| 3211 | Medical laboratory technologists * | B | 7 |
| 3212 | Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants | B | 5 |
| 3213 | Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians | B | 5 |
| 3214 | Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists * | B | 7 |
| 3215 | Medical radiation technologists * | B | 5 |
| 3219 | Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) | B | 5 |
| 3222 | Dental hygienists and dental therapists * | B | 7 |
| 3236 | Massage therapists | B | 5 |
4 – Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion
5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
| NOC | Occupation Title | Skill Level | Minimum CLB |
| 0513 | Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors | 0 | 5 |
| 5131 | Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations | A | 5 |
| 5225 | Audio and video recording technicians | B | 5 |
| 5241 | Graphic designers and illustrators | B | 5 |
| 5242 | Interior designers and interior decorators | B | 5 |
| 5243 | Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers | B | 5 |
| 5254 | Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness | B | 5 |
6 – Sales and service occupations
| NOC | Occupation Title | Skill Level | Minimum CLB |
| 0601 | Corporate sales managers | 0 | 5 |
| 0621 | Retail and wholesale trade managers | 0 | 5 |
| 0651 | Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c. | 0 | 5 |
| 6221 | Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade | B | 5 |
| 6222 | Retail and wholesale buyers | B | 5 |
| 6232 | Real estate agents and salespersons | B | 5 |
| 6235 | Financial sales representatives | B | 5 |
| 6311 | Food service supervisors | B | 5 |
| 6322 | Cooks | B | 5 |
| 6332 | Bakers | B | 5 |
7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
8 – Occupations unique to primary industry
| NOC | Occupation Title | Skill Level | Minimum CLB |
| 0821 | Managers in agriculture | 0 | 5 |
9 – Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities
| NOC | Occupation Title | Skill Level | Minimum CLB |
| 0911 | Manufacturing managers | 0 | 5 |
| 0912 | Utilities managers | 0 | 5 |
| 9241 | Power engineers and power systems operators | B | 5 |
- Regulated Occupation
** Compulsory Trade
Rural In-demand Occupations
In addition to the list above, these occupations are considered in-demand if your employment is outside of the Manitoba Capital Region, you meet the minimum CLB level, and you are applying under the eligible MPNP stream indicated.
Revised: October 29, 2018
| NOC | Occupation Title | Skill Level | Minimum CLB | Eligible MPNP Stream(s) |
| 3413 | Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates | C | 7 | International Education Stream |
| 9462 | Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers | C | 7 | International Education Stream |