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Researcher Immigration to Ontario

Immigration programs, jobs, and salary data for researchers looking to work in Ontario, Canada.

6
Jobs in Ontario
4
Employers
$43.08/hr
Median Wage
Moderate
Demand

Immigration Programs for Ontario

Express Entry (FSW)

Medium Match

Federal Skilled Worker program for qualified professionals with work experience.

Provincial Nominee Program

Medium Match

Provinces nominate workers with in-demand skills. Adds 600 CRS points.

Atlantic Immigration Program

Medium Match

Employer-driven program for Atlantic Canada with faster processing.

International Experience Canada

Medium Match

Working holiday or young professional visa for eligible countries.

Ontario PNP Streams for Researchers

Provincial Nominee Program streams that match researcher qualifications (TEER N/A).

New — Ontario Workforce Priority Stream

High Match
Pathway: Employer-drivenJob Offer: Required

This 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 Match
Pathway: Employer-drivenJob Offer: Required

This stream is designed for foreign workers with a job offer in Ontario and who have skills in demand.

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Recent Express Entry Draws

DrawDateCategoryCRS CutoffITAs
#4532026-10-28Transport477150
#4522026-10-27French4075,000
#4512026-10-26PNP761792
#4502026-10-16French4355,000
#4492026-10-15CEC5192,500
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Cost of Living in Ontario

Monthly living costs for a researcher relocating to Ontario. Source: CMHC and Statistics Canada.

$1,473/mo
Avg. Rent
$664/mo
Food
$994/mo
Transport
$266/mo
Utilities
3.4%
Vacancy Rate
21%
Rent-to-Income

Top Cities in Ontario

Ottawa
2 jobs
Toronto
2 jobs
Aurora
1 jobs
Peterborough
1 jobs

Researcher Jobs in Ontario

Health Care Researcher

$32.00 to $38.00 hourly

Kawartha Centre - Redefining Healthy Aging · Peterborough

Compensation Researcher-Analyst

$26.00 to $59.77 hourly

Englobe Corp. · Toronto

Social Researcher

$45.00 hourly

Parsilaw Ltd. · Aurora

Strategic Machine Learning Researcher

$120,955.00 annually

Communications Security Establishment Canada · Ottawa

Strategic Cryptologic Researcher

$120,955.00 annually

Communications Security Establishment Canada · Ottawa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Researcher immigrate to Ontario, Canada?
Yes, Researchers can immigrate to Ontario through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Express Entry, or employer-sponsored LMIA work permits. There are 6 active job openings in Ontario. The median wage is $43.08/hour.
What is the salary for a Researcher in Ontario?
The median wage for a researcher in Ontario is $43.08 per hour. The range is from $27.00 (entry-level) to $60.00 (experienced). Source: ESDC Wage Data.
Which Ontario PNP streams can a Researcher apply to?
Researchers may qualify for 2 PNP streams in Ontario: New — Ontario Workforce Priority Stream, Ontario Workforce Priority stream. Eligibility depends on your education, language scores, and work experience.
What is the cost of living in Ontario for a Researcher?
The average monthly rent in Ontario is $1,473. Monthly food costs average $664, and transportation averages $994. Source: CMHC and Statistics Canada.

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