British Columbia PNP Tech Program
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech allows the technology sector in BC to attract and retain the talent it needs to grow the sector further. BC PNP Tech was originally launched in 2017 as a pilot project in response to the fast growing demand for talent in BC’s technology sector. In June 2021, the province made the pilot a permanent program. The initiative aims to attract skilled workers and meet the demand for technology talent by expanding British Columbia’s pool of skilled workers.
Eligible occupations for BC PNP Tech
Occupation | NOC |
Telecommunication carriers managers | 0131 |
Computer and information systems managers | 0213 |
Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts | 0512 |
Civil engineers | 2131 |
Mechanical engineers | 2132 |
Electrical and electronics engineers | 2133 |
Chemical engineers | 2134 |
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) | 2147 |
Information systems analysts and consultants | 2171 |
Database analysts and data administrators | 2172 |
Software engineers and designers | 2173 |
Computer programmers and interactive media developers | 2174 |
Web designers and developers | 2175 |
Biological technologists and technicians | 2221 |
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians | 2241 |
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) | 2242 |
Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics | 2243 |
Computer network technicians | 2281 |
User support technicians | 2282 |
Information systems testing technicians | 2283 |
Authors and writers | 5121 |
Editors | 5122 |
Translators, terminologists and interpreters | 5125 |
Broadcast technicians | 5224 |
Audio and video recording technicians | 5225 |
Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts | 5226 |
Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts | 5227 |
Graphic designers and illustrators | 5241 |
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade | 6221 |
BC Skills Immigration
The BC PNP Skills Immigration stream is an immigration option intended for people with the skills, experience and qualifications needed by B.C. employers.
BC PNP Tech Program
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech allows the technology sector in BC to attract and retain the talent it needs to grow the sector further.