To be eligible, applicant must have the experience and qualifications in any of the eligible occupations for the BC PNP Tech Pilot. Applicants need a full-time, indeterminate (permanent, or with no set end date) job offer from an eligible B.C. employer.
List of 32 Eligible Occupations for the BC PNP Tech Pilot
| NOC | Job Title |
| 113 | Purchasing managers |
| 131 | Telecommunication carriers managers |
| 213 | Computer and information systems managers |
| 512 | Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
| 1123 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations |
| 2131 | Civil engineers |
| 2132 | Mechanical engineers |
| 2133 | Electrical and electronics engineers |
| 2134 | Chemical engineers |
| 2147 | Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) |
| 2171 | Information systems analysts and consultants |
| 2172 | Database analysts and data administrators |
| 2173 | Software engineers and designers |
| 2174 | Computer programmers and interactive media developers |
| 2175 | Web designers and developers |
| 2221 | Biological technologists and technicians |
| 2241 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
| 2242 | Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) |
| 2243 | Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics |
| 2281 | Computer network technicians |
| 2282 | User support technicians |
| 2283 | Information systems testing technicians |
| 4163 | Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants |
| 5121 | Authors and writers |
| 5122 | Editors |
| 5125 | Translators, terminologists and interpreters |
| 5224 | Broadcast technicians |
| 5225 | Audio and video recording technicians |
| 5227 | Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts |
| 5226 | Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
| 5241 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
| 6221 | Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade |
If your occupation is not listed, you may still apply under other BC PNP Programs. To apply, you need to Register and account here and create your profile.
The BC PNP Tech Pilot features:
- A dedicated concierge service so tech employers understand the immigration process with timely and relevant information about the application process
- Weekly invitations for tech registrants to apply so employers have timely access to qualified individuals in the 32 key technology occupations
- Priority processing to meet the sector’s fast-paced demands so if you are working in the technology sector and you submit a complete application to the BC PNP, your file will be assigned the next business day to our dedicated technology sector-focused team
- Focused outreach and engagement with the technology sector and industry partners with tailored presentations, networking opportunities and one-on-one employer support
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