BC PNP Occupations in Demand List 2024

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.

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What are the minimum requirements to be eligible for BC PNP 2024?

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 Levels Plan 2024-2026

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 2024

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

10010

Financial managers
60010 Corporate Sales managers
10021 Banking, credit, and other investment managers
00015 Senior managers  construction, transportation, production, and utilities
10022 Advertising, marketing, and public relations manager
00014 Senior manager  trade, broadcasting, and other services
10020 Insurance, real estate, and financial brokerage managers
60020 Retail and wholesale trade managers
80020 Managers in Agriculture
70020 Managers in transportation
70011 Homebuilding and renovation managers
60031 Accommodation service managers
10019 Other administrative services managers
40030 Managers in social, community, and correctional services
10011 Human resources managers
00013 Senior managers  health, education, social and community services, and membership organizations
10029 Other business services manager
60040 Managers in customer and personal services
40021 School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
10012 Purchasing managers
40020 Administrators  post-secondary education and vocational training
20010 Engineering managers
00011 Senior government managers and officials
50012 Recreation, sports, and fitness program and service directors
50011 Managers  publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting, and performing arts
90011 Utility managers
20011 Architecture and science managers
40011 Government 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 Code Occupation Name
11100 Financial auditors and accountants
41221 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
21211 Data scientists
21230 Computer systems developers and programmers
11100 Financial auditors and accountants
41101 Lawyers and Quebec notaries
11201 Professional occupation in business management consulting
21231 Software engineers and designers
10022 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
41210 College and other vocational instructors
21300 Civil engineers
41200 University professors and lecturers
11202 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
11200 Human resources professionals
51120 Producers, directors, choreographers, and related occupations
41300 Social workers
41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
21233 Web designers
51111 Authors and writers (except technical)
21110 Biologists and related scientists
21200 Architects
11101 Financial and investment analysts
41400 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants, and program officers
11103 Securities agents, investment dealers, and broker
21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
31200 Psychologists


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

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


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

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


High demand Health Occupations identified by the BC Ministry of Health 

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

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