Manitoba PNP Draw Invites Over 3,000 Skilled Workers and Graduates

Key Stats & Summary

• Date of Draw: September 4, 2025 (Draw #253)

• Total Invitations (LAAs): 3,347

• Express Entry-linked Invitations: 415

• Streams Covered: Skilled Worker in Manitoba, Skilled Worker Overseas, International Education Stream

• There are almost 1,500 PR Eligible jobs under the Manitoba Skilled Worker In Demand Occupations as per QuestJobs data. 

• More than 29,000 PR Eligible jobs across Canada under 21 PR Pathways as per QuestJobs data. 

September 9, 2025 – The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has issued a new round of invitations to candidates seeking permanent residency in Canada. In its latest selection round, the province invited 3,347 skilled workers and international graduates to apply for a provincial nomination, continuing its strong efforts to attract talent that supports Manitoba’s labour market needs.

Currently, there are over 150,000 jobs posted on Indeed Canada and more than 250,000 jobs listed on LinkedIn Canada. However, only 8–10% of these jobs have the potential to lead to permanent residency (PR). For immigrants, the challenge doesn’t stop there — you must also compete against thousands of applicants, many of whom have Canadian experience and established professional networks.

This is the problem QuestJobs was built to solve. The platform cuts through the noise by filtering and curating only those opportunities that can lead to PR. Beyond listings, QuestJobs provides:

• AI Job Matching Matches your resume against jobs with high accuracy.

• CV Analyzer Optimizes your resume to highlight the skills Canadian employers look for.

Together, these features can increase your chances of being noticed by a hiring manager by up to 70%, helping you move closer to both employment and permanent residency.

Breakdown of Invitations

Invitations, also known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), were distributed across three key MPNP streams:

Of the total, 415 invitations were issued to candidates with valid Express Entry profile numbers and job seeker validation codes, linking Manitoba’s provincial system with the federal Express Entry pool.

Targeted Recruitment Initiatives

Under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream, Manitoba issued 15 invitations through strategic recruitment initiatives. These initiatives target priority labour gaps and community needs within the province. The breakdown is as follows:

These targeted pathways help employers and communities recruit candidates with skills that are in demand and align with Manitoba’s long-term labour strategy.

International Education Stream

A significant number of invitations — 1,866 LAAs — were issued under the International Education Stream, which supports international graduates of Manitoba institutions. This reflects the province’s continued commitment to retaining international students who contribute to the local economy and labour market.

Why Some Eligible Candidates Did Not Receive an Invitation

The MPNP clarified that candidates meeting the draw’s cut-off score may still not receive an invitation  for two possible reasons, one a valid language test number was missing or expired in their Expression of Interest (EOI) and two

a candidate declared a direct invitation through a recruitment initiative but failed to provide a valid invitation number in their EOI.

What Are Strategic Recruitment Initiatives?

Strategic recruitment initiatives are specialized processes led by employers or community organizations. They allow Manitoba to directly invite candidates with critical skills, ensuring local industries can fill persistent labour shortages.

To qualify, employers must demonstrate genuine labour needs and complete Manitoba’s recruitment process.

Candidates, on the other hand must meet MPNP eligibility criteria, including education, work experience, and language ability and show intent to settle in Manitoba.

The MPNP also considers whether a candidate has ties to other Canadian provinces. If the program believes the candidate is unlikely to remain in Manitoba, the application may be refused.

Manitoba’s latest PNP draw demonstrates the province’s proactive approach to attracting skilled talent and supporting both employers and communities. With over 3,000 invitations issued, this selection round highlights opportunities for international graduates, skilled workers already in Manitoba, and those recruited through targeted initiatives.

For candidates seeking opportunities in Manitoba and across Canada, platforms like QuestJobs provide curated listings of PR-eligible jobs and real-time insights into immigration pathways, helping newcomers connect their career ambitions with permanent residency goals.