Healthcare and social services jobs for Express Entry
Latest healthcare round
475
Lowest CRS score invited
- Date
- September 4, 2026
- Invitations
- 3,500
- Round
- #441
3 rounds in 2026 so far.
For comparison, the latest Canadian Experience Class round, open to anyone with a year of skilled work in Canada, cut off at 519.
Who qualifies
At least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one of the jobs below within the last 3 years, in Canada or abroad. The months do not have to be in a row, and they count even if this is not your main job.
IRCC checks that the work matched the job's description in the National Occupational Classification: its lead statement and a substantial number of its main duties, including all the essential ones. A job title alone is not enough.
You also need a profile in the Express Entry pool, which means qualifying for the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades or Canadian Experience Class program. The group decides which round you can be invited in; your CRS score decides whether you are.
The 37 jobs on the 2026 list
| Occupation | NOC 2021 | TEER |
|---|---|---|
| Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine | 31100 | 1 |
| Specialists in surgery | 31101 | 1 |
| General practitioners and family physicians | 31102 | 1 |
| Veterinarians | 31103 | 1 |
| Dentists | 31110 | 1 |
| Optometrists | 31111 | 1 |
| Audiologists and speech-language pathologists | 31112 | 1 |
| Pharmacists | 31120 | 1 |
| Dietitians and nutritionists | 31121 | 1 |
| Psychologists | 31200 | 1 |
| Chiropractors | 31201 | 1 |
| Physiotherapists | 31202 | 1 |
| Occupational therapists | 31203 | 1 |
| Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating | 31209 | 1 |
| Nursing coordinators and supervisors | 31300 | 1 |
| Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses | 31301 | 1 |
| Nurse practitioners | 31302 | 1 |
| Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals | 31303 | 1 |
| Licensed practical nurses | 32101 | 2 |
| Paramedical occupations | 32102 | 2 |
| Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists | 32103 | 2 |
| Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians | 32104 | 2 |
| Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment | 32109 | 2 |
| Dental hygienists and dental therapists | 32111 | 2 |
| Medical laboratory technologists | 32120 | 2 |
| Medical radiation technologists | 32121 | 2 |
| Medical sonographers | 32122 | 2 |
| Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists | 32123 | 2 |
| Pharmacy technicians | 32124 | 2 |
| Other medical technologists and technicians | 32129 | 2 |
| Massage therapists | 32201 | 2 |
| Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations | 33101 | 3 |
| Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates | 33102 | 3 |
| Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants | 33103 | 3 |
| Social workers | 41300 | 1 |
| Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies | 41301 | 1 |
| Social and community service workers | 42201 | 2 |
Codes, titles and TEER levels as IRCC publishes them (NOC 2021).
What this means for you
Picture yourself caring for patients in a Canadian hospital, clinic or community, with permanent residence for your family. This is one of the widest lists: it runs from specialists, surgeons, family doctors, dentists and veterinarians to licensed practical nurses, nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102), pharmacy assistants and social and community service workers. It covers TEER levels 1 to 3, so it is not only for people with a degree.
Being invited does not license you to work. Nurses, doctors, pharmacists and many other health workers need a licence from the regulator in the province where they will work, and that process is separate from Express Entry. Doctors with Canadian experience are also in the physicians group, which has its own rounds.
Every healthcare round
| Round | Date | Invitations | CRS cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 441 | September 4, 2026 | 3,500 | 475 |
| 422 | June 25, 2026 | 4,000 | 475 |
| 398 | February 20, 2026 | 4,000 | 467 |
| 385 | December 11, 2025 | 1,000 | 476 |
| 379 | November 14, 2025 | 3,500 | 462 |
| 373 | October 15, 2025 | 2,500 | 472 |
| 362 | August 19, 2025 | 2,500 | 470 |
| 357 | July 22, 2025 | 4,000 | 475 |
| 349 | June 4, 2025 | 500 | 504 |
| 345 | May 2, 2025 | 500 | 510 |
| 327 | November 20, 2024 | 3,000 | 463 |
| 301 | July 5, 2024 | 3,750 | 445 |
| 284 | February 14, 2024 | 3,500 | 422 |
| 271 | October 26, 2023 | 3,600 | 431 |
| 255 | July 6, 2023 | 1,500 | 463 |
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a job offer to be invited in a category round?
No. A category asks for recent work experience in a listed job, not a job offer. You do need a profile in the Express Entry pool, which means qualifying for the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades or Canadian Experience Class program.
- My main job is not on the list. Can I still qualify?
Yes, if you have 12 months in a listed job within the last 3 years. IRCC counts that experience whatever your primary occupation is.
- Can I be in more than one group?
Yes. If your experience fits two groups, or you also have strong French, you can be invited in any round you qualify for. Being in a group never stops you from being invited in a round open to your program.
- What CRS score do I need?
There is no fixed pass mark. Each round invites the highest-scoring people who qualify for it, so the cut-off is only known afterwards. The rounds on this page show where recent cut-offs have fallen.
Last updated October 20, 2026