MPNP Work Experience

The Manitoba Work Experience Pathway is a route to Canadian permanent residence for individuals currently working in Manitoba on a temporary work permit.

This pathway is designed for temporary workers or international students currently working on a temporary work permit or a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

This pathway also considers international graduates who studied at post-secondary institutions outside Manitoba and have at least one year of work experience in an in-demand occupation in Manitoba.

Eligibility for the Manitoba Work Experience Pathway

A detailed article onMPNP requirements for the candidate.

Criterion	Minimum requirements
Work experience	– Temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in occupations on Manitoba’s in-demand occupations list, who have worked a minimum of 6 months in Manitoba. – Out-of-province graduates in occupations on Manitoba’s in-demand occupations list, who have worked a minimum of 12 months in Manitoba in work related to their field of study; – Temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in occupations not on Manitoba’s in-demand occupations list, who have worked a minimum of 12 months in Manitoba on an LMIA-supported or LMIA-exempt work permit; – Graduates of post-secondary institutions in Manitoba in occupations not on Manitoba’s in-demand occupations list, who have worked a minimum of 12 months in the province.
Additional employment requirements	– The applicant must be residing and/or working in Manitoba at the time of application; – The applicant must have a long-term, full-time job offer meeting Manitoba’s employment standards and wage levels for the occupation; – The applicant’s employer must have a registered commercial business, operating in Manitoba for at least three years immediately before the date of application; – The applicant’s working conditions must be comparable to those of Canadian citizens/Canadian permanent residents; – The applicant’s position must not be home-based, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or commission-based.
Language proficiency	The minimum official language proficiency depends on the NOC code assessed: – Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)a minimum of 7 for regulated occupations – A minimum CLB of 6 for compulsory occupations – A minimum CLB of 5 for all other NOC 0, A or B occupations – A minimum CLB of 4 for semi-skilled occupations (NOC C or D)
Adaptability	The applicant must demonstrate the ability and intention to reside in Manitoba.

Business, finance and other management occupations

NOC	Occupation title	Skill level	Minimum CLB
0111	Financial managers*	0	7
0112	Human resources managers	0	5
0114	Other administrative services managers	0	5
0121	Managers in insurance, real estate and financial brokerage	0	5
0122	Other banking, credit and investment managers	0	5
0124	Advertising, marketing and public relations managers	0	5
1111	Financial auditors and accountants	A	7
1112	Financial and investment analysts	A	5
1114	Other financial officers	A	5
1121	Human resources professionals	A	5
1122	Professional occupations in business management consulting	A	5
1123	Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations	A	5
1212	Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers	B	5
1215	Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination	B	5
1221	Administrative officers	B	5
1223	Human resources and recruitment officers	B	5
1224	Property administrators	B	5
1241	Administrative assistants	B	5
1242	Legal administrative assistants	B	5
1251	Court officers, medical transcriptionists and related occupations	B	5
1311	Accounting technicians and bookkeepers	B	5

Natural sciences, applied sciences and related occupations

NOC	Occupation title	Skill level	Minimum CLB
0211	Engineering managers	0	5
0212	Architecture and science managers	0	5
0213	Computer and information systems managers	0	5
2121	Biologists and related scientists	A	5
2123	Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists*	A	7
2131	Civil engineers*	A	7
2132	Mechanical engineers*	A	7
2133	Electrical and electronics engineers*	A	7
2141	Industrial and manufacturing engineers*	A	7
2147	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)*	A	7
2151	Architects*	A	7
2154	Land surveyors*	A	7
2161	Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries	A	5
2171	Information systems analysts and consultants	A	5
2172	Database analysts and data administrators	A	5
2173	Software engineers and designers*	A	7
2174	Computer programmers and interactive media developers	A	5
2175	Web designers and developers	A	5
2211	Chemical technologists and technicians	B	5
2212	Geological and mineral technologists and technicians*	B	7
2221	Biological technologists and technicians*	B	7
2222	Agricultural and fish products inspectors	B	5
2231	Civil engineering technologists and technicians*	B	7
2232	Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians*	B	7
2233	Industrial and manufacturing engineering technologists and technicians*	B	7
2234	Construction estimators	B	5
2241	Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians*	B	7
2242	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)*	B	7
2244	Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors*	B	7
2253	Drafting technologists and technicians*	B	7
2271	Pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors	B	5
2281	Computer network technicians*	B	7
2282	User support technicians	B	5

Health care 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

Social science, education, government service and religion occupations

NOC	Occupation title	Skill level	Minimum CLB
0423	Managers in social, community and correctional services	0	5
4112	Lawyers and Quebec notaries*	A	7
4151	Psychologists*	A	7
4152	Social workers*	A	7
4153	Family, marriage and other related counsellors	A	5
4161	Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and programme officers	A	5
4163	Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants	A	5
4164	Social policy researchers, consultants and programme officers	A	5
4165	Health policy researchers, consultants and programme officers	A	5
4166	Education policy researchers, consultants and programme officers	A	5
4167	Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and programme officers	A	5
4168	Programme officers unique to government	A	5
4211	Paralegal and related occupations	B	5
4212	Social and community service workers	B	5
4214	Early childhood educators and assistants*	B	7
4215	Instructors of persons with disabilities	B	5

Art, culture, creative and sport occupations

NOC	Occupation title	Skill level	Minimum CLB
0513	Recreation, sports and fitness programme 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	Programme leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness	B	5

Sales and service

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, not elsewhere classified	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

Trades, transport, equipment operators and related occupations

NOC	Occupation title	Skill level	Minimum CLB
0711	Construction managers	0	5
0712	Home building and renovation managers	0	5
0714	Facility operation and maintenance managers	0	5
0731	Managers in transportation	0	5
7231	Machinists and machining tool inspectors	B	5
7232	Tool and die makers	B	5
7233	Sheet metal workers	B	5
7237	Welders and related machine operators	B	5
7241	Electricians (except industrial and power system)**	B	6
7242	Industrial electricians**	B	6
7244	Electrical power line and cable workers	B	5
7245	Telecommunications line and cable workers*	B	7
7246	Telecommunications installation and repair workers*	B	7
7251	Plumbers	B	5
7271	Carpenters	B	5
7282	Concrete finishers	B	5
7284	Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers	B	5
7294	Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)	B	5
7295	Floor covering installers	B	5
7311	Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics	B	5
7312	Heavy-duty equipment mechanics	B	5
7313	Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics**	B	6
7315	Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors	B	5
7316	Machine fitters	B	5
7321	Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers	B	5
7322	Motor vehicle body repairers	B	5
7361	Railway and yard locomotive engineers	B	5
7362	Railway conductors and brakemen/women	B	5
7371	Crane operators**	B	6

Primary industry

NOC	Occupation title	Skill level	Minimum CLB
0821	Managers in agriculture	0	5

Processing, manufacturing and related equipment industries

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

Check for updates to the list on the government website athere.