Regional bonus: 0 / 15 points
A Toronto job offer scores 0 on the regional bonus factor. The highest tier (15 pts) is reserved for Northern Ontario, with mid-tiers for other regions outside the GTA.
How Ontario's regional bonus tiers compare
The work-region factor is worth up to 15 of the 130 points on the OWPS grid. Here is roughly how the published endpoints and estimated middle tiers line up across the regions this site covers:
Only the 0-point (Toronto) and 15-point (Northern Ontario) tiers are confirmed from published OINP materials. The middle tiers are reasonable estimates for planning purposes, marked (est.) throughout this site.
In-demand occupations in Toronto
Toronto's job market spans nearly every occupation on this site, from tech to healthcare to skilled trades. A few of the most-searched examples:
Frequently asked questions
Why does Toronto score 0 on the regional bonus?
The OWPS regional bonus is designed to attract candidates to areas outside Ontario's largest labour market. Toronto, as the largest, sits at the 0-point end of the scale. See the Northern Ontario regional bonus guide for the top tier.
Can a Toronto-based candidate still get a strong score?
Yes. The regional bonus is only 15 of 130 points. Wage, work experience, language ability, and occupational category often matter more, and Toronto job offers frequently score well on wage given the city's higher pay scales.
Does the GTA (outside Toronto proper) get a different tier?
Yes. Nearby GTA and Southern Ontario municipalities are estimated at a middle tier rather than the 0-point Toronto tier or the 15-point Northern Ontario tier. See the Hamilton region page for an example.