LMIA FinderEngineer Immigration to Ontario
Immigration programs, jobs, and salary data for engineers looking to work in Ontario, Canada.
Immigration Programs for Ontario
Express Entry (FSW)
High MatchFederal Skilled Worker program for qualified professionals with work experience.
Provincial Nominee Program
High MatchProvinces nominate workers with in-demand skills. Adds 600 CRS points.
Temporary Work Permit (LMIA)
High MatchEmployer-sponsored LMIA work permit — gain Canadian experience, then transition to PR.
Atlantic Immigration Program
Medium MatchEmployer-driven program for Atlantic Canada with faster processing.
International Experience Canada
Medium MatchWorking holiday or young professional visa for eligible countries.
Ontario PNP Streams for Engineers
Provincial Nominee Program streams that match engineer qualifications (TEER N/A).
New — Ontario Workforce Priority Stream
High MatchThis new stream targets skilled workers with a job offer in Ontario and aims to address labor shortages in specific sectors.
Ontario Workforce Priority stream
High MatchThis stream is designed for foreign workers with a job offer in Ontario and who have skills in demand.
Recent Express Entry Draws
Engineer may qualify for STEM category-based Express Entry draws with lower CRS cutoffs.
| Draw | Date | Category | CRS Cutoff | ITAs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #453 | 2026-10-28 | Transport | 477 | 150 |
| #452 | 2026-10-27 | French | 407 | 5,000 |
| #451 | 2026-10-26 | PNP | 761 | 792 |
| #450 | 2026-10-16 | French | 435 | 5,000 |
| #449 | 2026-10-15 | CEC | 519 | 2,500 |
Cost of Living in Ontario
Monthly living costs for a engineer relocating to Ontario. Source: CMHC and Statistics Canada.
Top Cities in Ontario
Engineer Jobs in Ontario
Industrial Engineer
$140,000.00 annuallyNugen · Windsor
Mechanical Design Engineer
$102,000.00 annuallyNett Technologies Inc. · Mississauga
Mechanical Engineering Equipment Designer
$80,000.00 annuallyTru Tech Doors · Woodbridge
Electrical Engineering Technologist
$38.00 hourlyMegaresistors · Mississauga
Civil Engineering Technologist
$37.60 hourlySteelcon Fabrication Inc. · Woodbridge
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Detailed Engineer wage data in Ontario — median, low, high, and top cities
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