British Columbia PNP Occupations in Demand 2023

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is one of the most in-demand in PNP due to the province's high standard of living and better career growth opportunities. BC PNP provides a way for the province to select and nominate potential immigrants who will be easily able to adapt to the daily life of the province and help in the economic development of the province.

The province's growing economy requires skilled workers, in high-demand occupations. BC PNP has a stream for skilled immigration (SI) professionals, management, technical, trade, or other skilled occupation  BC PNP Skilled Worker category.

To qualify under this stream, the immigrant is required to have a valid job offer from an eligible employer of the province.

Check your Eligibility for British Columbia PNP Occupations

What are the minimum requirements to be eligible for BC PNP 2023?

To qualify under BC PNP as a skilled immigrant, the candidate must:

  • Have accepted a full-time, intermediate job offer from an eligible BC employer. Job offer must be categorized under National Occupation Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A, or B.
  • Need to have a minimum of two years of work experience that is directly related to the occupation.
  • Show that they can support themselves and accompanying family members.
  • Be legally admissible in Canada.
  • For NOC skill level B occupations, meet the minimum language requirements.
  • Have a wage offer in line with B.C wage rates for the occupation.


 Canada Immigration New Rules 2023


How to apply for BC PNP Skilled Immigration?

To start the application for BC PNP, the immigrant must create their profile online and register under the BC PNP online system. After the profile is submitted, they receive scores based on the candidate's credentials according to the SIRS system. The highest scoring profiles are then issued invitations to apply through BC PNP online. 


British Columbia Occupation in-demand List 2023

The province of British Columbia has a dedicated list of occupations that are in high demand in the province that faces a shortage in the local labor market. 

High Demand Occupation in Management Usually requiring a Combination of Education and Work Experience

NOC CodeOccupation Name
60020Retail and wholesale trade managers
60030Restaurant and foodservice managers
00012Senior managers  financial, communications, and other business services
70012Facility operation and maintenance managers
20012Computer and information systems managers

10010

Financial managers
60010Corporate Sales managers
10021Banking, credit, and other investment managers
00015Senior managers  construction, transportation, production, and utilities
10022Advertising, marketing, and public relations manager
00014Senior manager  trade, broadcasting, and other services
10020Insurance, real estate, and financial brokerage managers
60020Retail and wholesale trade managers
80020Managers in Agriculture
70020Managers in transportation
70011Homebuilding and renovation managers
60031Accommodation service managers
10019Other administrative services managers
40030Managers in social, community, and correctional services
10011Human resources managers
00013Senior managers  health, education, social and community services, and membership organizations
10029Other business services manager
60040Managers in customer and personal services
40021School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
10012Purchasing managers
40020Administrators  post-secondary education and vocational training
20010Engineering managers
00011Senior government managers and officials
50012Recreation, sports, and fitness program and service directors
50011Managers  publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting, and performing arts
90011Utility managers
20011Architecture and science managers
40011Government managers  economic analysis, policy development, and program administration

40019

Other managers in public administration


High Demand Occupation Usually requiring Bachelors, Graduate or First Professional Degree

NOC CodeOccupation Name
11100Financial auditors and accountants
41221Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
21211Data scientists
21230Computer systems developers and programmers
11100Financial auditors and accountants
41101Lawyers and Quebec notaries
11201Professional occupation in business management consulting
21231Software engineers and designers
10022Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
41210College and other vocational instructors
21300Civil engineers
41200University professors and lecturers
11202Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
11200Human resources professionals
51120Producers, directors, choreographers, and related occupations
41300Social workers
41301Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
21233Web designers
51111Authors and writers (except technical)
21110Biologists and related scientists
21200Architects
11101Financial and investment analysts
41400Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants, and program officers
11103Securities agents, investment dealers, and broker
21311Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
31200Psychologists


High Demand Occupations usually require Diploma, certificate, or apprenticeship training

NOC CodeOccupation Name
13100Administrative Officers
42201Social and community service workers
12200Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
13110Administrative assistants
42202Early Childhood educators and assistants
63101Real estate agents and salespersons
72410Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers
52120Graphic designers and illustrators
63210Hairstylists and barbers
54100Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport, and fitness
62100Technical sales specialists  wholesale trade
13101Property administrators
42100Police officers (except commissioned)
63100Insurance agents and brokers
63102Financial sales representative
22220Computer network and web technicians
22311Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
62010Retail sales supervisors
12013Supervisors, supply chain, tracking, and scheduling co-ordination occupations
13111Legal administrative assistants
12100Executive assistants
22221User support technicians
13112Medical administrative assistants
72600Airline pilots, flight engineers, and flying instructors
42200Paralegal and related occupations
12201Insurance adjusters and claims examiners
42101Firefighters
72404Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
12101Human resources and recruitment officers
12011Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
53110Photographers
42100Police officers (except commissioned)
13200Customs, ship, and other brokers


High Demand Occupations Usually require High school and/or Occupation Specific Training

NOC CodeOccupation Name
14101Receptionists
65200Food and beverage servers
44101Home support workers, housekeepers, and related occupations
44100Home childcare providers
75200Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs
74102Couriers and messengers
74101Letter carriers
64401Postal services representatives


High demand Health Occupations identified by the BC Ministry of Health 

NOC CodeOccupation Name
31102General practitioners and family physicians
-Nurse Practitioners
33102Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
31202Physiotherapists
31203Occupational therapists
-Geriatricians
32101Licensed practical nurses
-Perfusionists
31301Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
-Psychiatrists
32122Sonographers
32102Paramedics
-Dermatologists



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