Ontario PNP Invites 1,133 in Targeted Health, Education & REDI Draws

This group included healthcare professionals, early childhood educators, and assistants. It also involved those eligible for the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot.

Key Takeaways 

• Total invitations: 1,133
• Streams: Employer Job Offer, including Foreign Worker, International Student, In-Demand Skills
• Targeted Healthcare & Education invitations: 1,057
• REDI invitations: 76
• Profiles Created: between July 2 and December 10, 2025.
• Eligibility: Candidates need a valid Ontario job offer and an active EOI submitted through the Employer Portal.

Minimum EOI scores: 

• Foreign Worker: 45–49

• International Student: 63–73

• In-Demand Skills: 30

Summary of the December 10, 2025 OINP Draws 

Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream 

Ontario invited 427 candidates through two targeted rounds under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream.  

The first was a REDI draw. It issued 29 invitations to candidates with scores of 45 or higher. This round aimed at applicants with job offers that improve economic growth in regions outside major urban centers. 

Eligible occupations included:   

• 11202: Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations 

• 12200: Accounting technicians and bookkeepers 

• 13110: Administrative assistants 

• 31120: Pharmacists 

• 31301: Registered nurses 

• 32101: Licensed practical nurses 

• 33102: Nurse aides 

• 72310: Carpenters 

• 72401: Heavy-duty equipment mechanics 

• 72422: Electrical mechanics 

• 82030: Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors 

The second round focused on health and early childhood education jobs. It sent out 398 invitations to candidates who scored 49 or higher. This draw targeted workers in key health roles as well as early childhood educators and assistants. 

Eligible occupations included:  

• 31300 Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors 

• 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 

• 31302 Nurse practitioners 

• 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals 

• 32101 Licensed practical nurses 

• 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates 

• 42202 Early childhood educators and assistants 

Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream 

Ontario invited 692 candidates under the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream through two targeted rounds.  

The first was a REDI draw. It issued 33 invitations to candidates. These candidates had scores of 63 or higher. 

Eligible occupations included:  

• 10019 Other administrative services managers 

• 11101 Financial and investment analysts 

• 12200 Accounting technicians and bookkeepers 

• 13110 Administrative assistants 

• 21233 Web designers 

• 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists 

• 22311 Electronic service technicians 

• 33103 Pharmacy technical assistants 

• 42202 Early childhood educators and assistants 

• 72100 Machinists 

• 72310 Carpenters 

• 72400 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics 

• 72410 Automotive service technicians 

• 73110 Roofers and shinglers 

• 73200 Residential and commercial installers and servicers 

• 92012 Supervisors, food and beverage processing 

The second round targeted health and early childhood education jobs. It sent out 659 invitations to candidates who scored 73 or higher. Both draws targeted international graduates working in priority occupations across the province. 

Eligible occupations included:  

• NOC 31300 – Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors 

• NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 

• NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners 

• NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals 

• NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses 

• NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates 

• NOC 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants 

Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream 

Ontario issued 14 invitations in a targeted REDI draw. with scores of 30 or higher were selected. This round aimed at applicants who have job offers in key roles that help regional economic development. 

Eligible occupations included:  

• 44101 Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations 

• 75101 Material handlers 

• 94100 Machine operators, mineral and metal processing 

• 94140 Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing 

• 94201 Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers 

• 94202 Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance manufacturing 

• 95106 Labourers in food and beverage processing 

How This Draw Fits Ontario’s 2025 Strategy 

Ontario’s latest OINP draw keeps the trend we have seen earlier this year. This includes the healthcare and early childhood education draws from June, September, and October. Ontario is still focused on jobs experiencing labour shortages. This includes positions in hospitals, long-term care homes, and child care. 

With the December round, Ontario has issued over 11,000 invitations in 2025. This draw continues the shift toward selecting people who are already living and working in Canada. This matches what we’re seeing across the country: provinces want to keep the workers they already have. 

What This Means for Candidates 

Healthcare and childcare workers remain top priorities in Ontario, based on recent draw trends. Applicants in these sectors with strong job offers are highly competitive. 

Regional pathways continue to be prioritized, too. Through REDI, Ontario is encouraging newcomers to build careers in communities beyond the GTA. 

Employer involvement is key. To apply, employers must first register in the OINP Employer Portal. This step is essential for all Employer Job Offer streams. 

Ontario’s latest draws show that fewer nomination spots in 2025 means more careful selection. This trend may continue through 2026, so Ontario can fill important jobs and support communities across the province.