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British Columbia (BC) Provincial Nominee Program
Strategic Occupations: Managers, professionals, technicians/technologists and skilled trades who have full-time arranged employment in British Columbia are eligible to apply for BC PNP. Managers must have a relevant university degree, college diploma, professional designation or other management training as well as proven management experience. Examples of managers category are CEO, CFO, vice president, controller, general manager, executive director, accommodation service manager, marketing manager, production manager, research director and software development manager. Examples of ineligible occupations are managers in social and community services, public administration and retail trade. Professionals must have a relevant university degree, 2-year college diploma or professional designation as well as several years of directly related work experience. Examples of professionals are accountant, architect, planner/surveyor, audiologist, speech pathologist, biologist, biochemist, microbiologist, chemist, software developer, interactive media developer, conference/event planner, dieticians/nutritionist, engineer (all fields), financial/investment analyst, geologist, geochemist, database analyst, physiotherapist, pharmacist, university/college professor, veterinarian and writer (advertising, interactive media and technical). Examples of ineligible occupations are secondary/elementary teacher, clergy, probation officer, government program officer/researcher and librarians. Technicians and Technologists must have a relevant university degree or 2-year college diploma as well as several years of directly related work experience. Examples of technicians and technologists are aircraft instrument and avionics mechanics; architectural technician/technologist; computer/information systems technician; construction estimator; engineering and industrial technician/technologist; mining technologist; graphic artist; health, medical and veterinary technician/technologist; land survey and mapping technician/technologist; and technical sales specialist (wholesale). Examples of ineligible occupations are hairstylists and other technical personal service occupations. Skilled Trades must have 2-3 years of apprenticeship training or trades certification as well as several years of directly related work experience. Examples of skilled trades are aircraft mechanics and structural repair technicians; aquaculture, nursery and greenhouse managers; audio, video, motion picture and broadcasting technicians; automotive and heavy equipment mechanics; bricklayers, tile setters and stone masons; carpenters and cabinetmakers; crane operators, drillers and blasters; concrete finishers; chefs; electricians and telecom line workers; glaziers; ironworkers; machinists, millwrights and industrial mechanics; plasterers and drywall installers; plumbers, pipe fitters and gas fitters; and welders. Examples of ineligible occupations are clerical, administrative and financial supervisors; brookkeepers; secretaries; paraprofessionals; upholsterers, tailors, jewelers; sales and service supervisors; insurance and real estate brokers; and operators in manufacturing and processing. Registered Nurses, Physicians & Midwives: Registered nurses who have arranged employment (regular full-time) can apply for BC PNP as long as they have a letter from the Registered Nurses Association of BC (RNABC) stating that they are eligible for an interim permit. Physicians who have been practicing in BC on a work permit for at least 9 months can apply for BC PNP as long as they have been issued a letter from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia indicating that a supervising physician has given them a positive assessment of their work in BC. Midwives who has registered with the College of Midwives of British Columbia (CMBC) with a job offer at a established practice for 6 months can apply as well. Full-time international students (or recent graduates) of B.C. post-secondary institutions who have arranged employment (regular full-time) in B.C. can apply for BC PNP as long as the arranged employment is directly related to their field of study. High priorities are given to international students who study natural sciences, applied sciences, engineering, health sciences, computer sciences, information systems, digital media and business/commerce (i.e.. IT management, tourism & hospitality management, international trade, finance, and accounting).
Business applicants under Business Skills category must have:
Business applicants under Regional Business category must have:
This category is to assist companies with the timely entry of skilled, key managers and key technical professionals essential to the success of a business expected to generate significant economic benefits to British Columbia.
If you have either arranged employment in B.C. or have a plan to establish your business/project in B.C., please fill out a Provincial Nominee Free Assessment. |
The British
Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is employer-driven since
it has been developed to assist employers fill critical skill shortages.
It is divided into two main streams: Strategic Occupations and Business
Categories.