Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has a pathway called Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker. It is for skilled foreign workers with a valid job offer in Ontario. There is also a path for physicians with job offers from eligible Ontario health employers. The rules can be confusing, so we built a simple tool to check your eligibility quickly.
Skip the guesswork — Try the Foreign Worker Stream- OINP Calculator (Free)
What Is the OINP Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream?
This stream helps Ontario employers hire skilled workers for jobs they cannot fill locally. It usually applies if you:
- Have a full-time, non-seasonal job offer from an eligible employer in Ontario
- Work in a skilled occupation (TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) under Canada’s NOC system
- Meet the program’s education, experience, and (if required) licensing rules
- Plan to live and work in Ontario
Physicians: If you have a job offer from an eligible Ontario health-sector employer (e.g., public hospital or approved health organization) and meet licensing requirements, you may qualify under this stream’s physician pathway.
How Ontario Scores You?
Ontario uses an Expression of Interest (EOI) points system to rank candidates before issuing invitations. Your score generally looks at:
Job Offer Factors
- NOC/TEER level: Skilled roles (0/1/2/3) score higher
- Wage offered: Higher wage = more points
- Job location in Ontario: Offers outside the GTA may score more to support regional growth
Human Capital Factors
- Work experience: Relevant, recent, and sometimes Ontario/Canada experience can help
- Education: Higher education can improve points (ECA needed for foreign education)
- Language: Some employer job-offer streams don’t mandate language tests, but strong English/French can improve your EOI score when applicable
Calculate Your Ontario Score in 60 Seconds → [Ontario Foreign Worker Stream Calculator]
Physicians: What You Need to Know
If you are a physician with a job offer in Ontario, you may be able to apply through this stream when:
- Your employer is an eligible Ontario health organization
- Your role is full-time and meets program standards
- You meet licensing/registration requirements (e.g., College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, where applicable)
Use the calculator to see how your job offer, location, and qualifications line up with OINP scoring.
Check your physician pathway → [Use the Calculator]
Work Experience & NOC/TEER: Match Duties, Not Titles
Ontario cares about what you do, not just what your title says.
- Match by duties: Pick the NOC/TEER code that best fits your daily tasks
- Paid, skilled work: Ensure your experience is paid and in a skilled occupation
- Full-time equivalency: Part-time can sometimes be combined to equal full-time, if allowed
- Regulated roles: If your job is regulated (e.g., nurse, physician, engineer), you may need licensing or registration
Mini Example:
Parneet has a job offer as a TEER 2 technologist outside the GTA with a competitive wage. Their EOI score rises because of skilled TEER, higher wage, and regional location.
Wage & Location: Two Fast Ways to Lift Your Score
- Wage bands matter: Higher wages often mean more EOI points. Convert hourly to yearly: hourly × 40 × 52
- Outside-GTA bonus: Job offers outside the Greater Toronto Area may score more. This supports growth across Ontario
Mini Example:
- Offer A: $26/hr in Toronto (GTA)
- Offer B: $28/hr in London (outside GTA)
Offer B can score higher due to both wage and location.
See wage and location impact → [Ontario Foreign Worker Stream Calculator]
Step-by-Step: Estimate Manually, Then Verify
- Gather your info
Job offer letter (title, wage, hours, employer, Ontario location), NOC/TEER, education/ECA, language results (if any), and work history - Assign points for job-offer factors
TEER level, wage band, and Ontario location (GTA vs. outside GTA) - Add human-capital points
Education level (ECA if foreign), years of experience, language where applicable - Physicians:
Confirm employer eligibility and licensing/registration steps - Verify in seconds
Use the calculator to avoid mistakes and see your true EOI score
Note: Manual scoring is easy to get wrong (TEER, wage bands, and location rules). The calculator gives a quick, clear result.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Wrong NOC/TEER: Pick by duties, not job title
- Wage not annualized: Always convert hourly to a full-time yearly figure
- Ignoring location points: Outside-GTA offers may score higher
- Expired or missing documents: Keep ECA and any language tests up to date
- Assuming any employer qualifies: Employers must meet OINP requirements and program standards
- Skipping licensing: Regulated occupations (e.g., physicians) often need provincial registration
FAQs
Do I need a job offer for this stream?
Yes. The Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream requires a full-time, non-seasonal job offer from an eligible Ontario employer.
I’m a physician. Can I use this stream?
If you have a valid Ontario job offer from an eligible health-sector employer and meet licensing rules, you may qualify through the physician pathway of this stream.
Does location in Ontario change my score?
Yes. Offers outside the GTA may score more points in Ontario’s EOI system.
Do I need an ECA?
If your highest education is outside Canada and you want points for it, you typically need an ECA.
Do I need a language test?
Language rules vary by stream. Even when not mandatory, higher language scores can help your EOI score where applicable.
What if my wage is just below the next band?
Even a small raise could move you into a better wage band and improve your EOI score. Ask your employer if a review is possible.
Final CTA: See Your Ontario Score Today
Don’t guess your chances. Enter your details once and see your Ontario EOI score instantly. Compare wage bands, GTA vs. outside-GTA, TEER/NOC, experience, education/ECA, and physician requirements—all in one place.
