Ontario Workforce Priority Stream Points Calculator (2026)

On July 20, 2026, Ontario published the selection grid for its new Workforce Priority stream — the single employer-driven pathway that replaced eight closed OINP streams. Every Expression of Interest is now scored against eleven factors. Use the calculator below to estimate your score, see exactly where your points come from, and find your biggest remaining gains. Everything runs in your browser; nothing you enter is sent or stored.

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Ontario scores every Expression of Interest against eleven factors. Answer the questions below to see your estimated score and where your best remaining points are. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.

Which route are you applying under?

Job offer from an Ontario employer Self-employed physician

Maximum score on this route: 130 points.

Employment and labour market

NOC TEER category of the job TEER 0 or 1 TEER 2 or 3 TEER 4 TEER 5

TEER 4 and 5 score zero here, but they are still eligible for the stream.

NOC broad occupational category 3 — Health occupations 7 — Trades and transport 2 — Natural and applied sciences 0, 1, 4, 8 or 9 — Management, business and finance, education/law/social, resources, manufacturing 5 or 6 — Art and culture, sales and service

This is the first digit of your 5-digit NOC code.

Hourly wage in the job offer $40.00 per hour or higher $35.00 to $39.99 $30.00 to $34.99 $25.00 to $29.99 $20.00 to $24.99 Less than $20.00

Not scored for self-employed physicians.

Time already working in the job offer position More than 24 months 13 to 24 months 6 to 12 months Less than 6 months, or not currently in the position

Total time working anywhere in Ontario More than 24 months 13 to 24 months 6 to 12 months Less than 6 months, or not currently working in Ontario

Only scored when you have less than 6 months in the job offer position itself.

Cumulative medical practice in Ontario 2 years (24 months) or more 13 up to 24 months 6 up to 12 months Less than 6 months

Best single year of Canadian earnings $70,000 or more $50,000 to $69,999 $30,000 to $49,999 Under $30,000, or no Canadian earnings

Based on a CRA Notice of Assessment from the last 5 years.

Your legal status in Canada Valid work permit Valid study permit No valid work or study permit

Education

Highest level of education Doctorate, or a degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry Master’s degree University certificate or diploma above bachelor level Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Ontario College Graduate Certificate University certificate or diploma below bachelor level College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma Less than a college or trade certificate

A foreign credential needs an Educational Credential Assessment.

Canadian post-secondary credentials More than one One None

Each must be from an eligible Canadian institution and take at least one year full-time.

Language

Your lowest CLB across all four abilities CLB 9 or higher CLB 8 CLB 7 CLB 6 CLB 5 or lower

Reading, writing, listening and speaking — your weakest of the four sets the score. If you took both an English and a French test, use the stronger one. Academic and One Skill Retake tests are not accepted.

Number of official languages tested Both English and French One language

Both languages only count if you reach CLB 6 across all four abilities in each.

Region

Where the work is located Northern Ontario Eastern Ontario Central Ontario outside the GTA Southwestern Ontario Inside the GTA, but not Toronto City of Toronto

Physicians are scored on the practice address tied to their OHIP billing number.

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This is an estimate, not legal advice. Scoring factors are not the same as the stream’s eligibility criteria — you must separately meet every criterion and supply documents for each factor you claim. Points are taken from Ontario’s published Workforce Priority stream scoring factors as at 23 July 2026 and may change. For advice on your own situation, book a consultation.

How the Workforce Priority Stream is scored

Ontario ranks candidates on a points system drawn from eleven factors across four areas — employment and labour market, education, language, and region. A job-offer applicant is scored out of 130. A self-employed physician is scored out of 115, because the wage factor does not apply and cumulative Ontario medical practice replaces the job-position work-experience factor.

• Employment & labour market — NOC TEER category, broad occupational category, hourly wage, Ontario work experience, Canadian earnings history, and legal status in Canada.
• Education — highest level of education and the number of Canadian post-secondary credentials.
• Language — your lowest CLB across the four abilities, plus a bonus for testing in both English and French.
• Region — where in Ontario the work is located, with Northern Ontario scoring highest and Toronto scoring zero.

There is no published cut-off score. Ontario has not announced a pass mark or a draw threshold for this stream, so a high score improves your relative position but does not guarantee an invitation. Treat the number as a measure of strength, not a pass/fail line. Scoring factors are also not the same as the stream’s eligibility criteria — you must separately meet every criterion and provide documents for each factor you claim.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a minimum score I need to pass?

No. Ontario has not published a minimum score, a cut-off, or a draw threshold for the Workforce Priority stream. Points rank candidates against one another; they are not a pass/fail gate.

Is there a minimum wage requirement?

No. Wage is scored, not gatekept. Higher offered wages earn more points — the top band is $40 per hour or higher — but a lower wage simply scores nothing on that factor rather than disqualifying you. Be cautious of anyone quoting a hard “minimum wage requirement” as if it were a pass/fail threshold.

Do TEER 4 and TEER 5 jobs qualify?

Yes. The new stream removed the old approved-occupation list, so any National Occupational Classification occupation can qualify, subject to the stream’s requirements. TEER 4 and 5 roles score zero on the TEER factor itself, but they remain fully eligible and earn points across the other ten factors.

Do I have to be in Canada already?

No. Ontario’s requirements address applicants living outside Canada or working outside Ontario. An Ontario employer can extend a qualifying job offer to a candidate still in the Philippines or working overseas as an OFW. Legal-status points apply only to applicants who are already in Canada.

How accurate is this calculator?

The point values are taken directly from Ontario’s published Workforce Priority stream scoring factors. It is an estimate to help you understand the grid — not an official assessment or legal advice. Your actual score depends on the documents you can support, and Ontario may change the factors at any time.

Where this fits in the bigger picture

For the full story on why Ontario closed eight streams and what changed for the Filipino community, read our explainer: Ontario Just Closed 8 PR Streams — What the New Workforce Priority Stream Means for Filipinos. For the broader program, see our complete OINP guide for Filipinos, and for every route from visa to PR, our Filipino Immigrant Guide to Canada.

📘 Not sure where you land in the new system? Book a consultation with our Filipino-Canadian immigration lawyers to review your score, your job offer, and your timing. Book a consultation.

Reviewed by Josef-Jake Camacho Aguilar, licensed in both Ontario, Canada and the Philippines. Point values reflect Ontario’s published Workforce Priority stream scoring factors as of July 23, 2026, and may change. This tool is general information, not legal advice for your specific situation.