To be qualified for the Skilled Worker category of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), you will need to have a job offer in one of the following occupations from a British Columbia employer.
Management Occupations (All Sectors)
| Senior Management Occupations | |
| Senior Management | |
| 0012 | Senior Government Managers and Officials |
| 0013 | Senior Managers - Financial, Communications and Other Business Services |
| 0014 | Senior Managers - Health, Education, Social and Community Services and Membership Organizations |
| 0015 | Senior Managers - Trade, Broadcasting and Other Services |
| 0016 | Senior Managers - Goods Production, Utilities, Transportation and Construction |
| Middle and Other Management Occupations | |
| Administrative Services Managers | |
| 0111 | Financial Managers |
| 0112 | Human Resources Managers |
| 0113 | Purchasing Managers |
| 0114 | Other Administrative Services Managers |
| Managers in Financial and Business Services | |
| 0121 | Insurance, Real Estate and Financial Brokerage Managers |
| 0122 | Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers |
| 0123 | Other Business Services Managers |
| Managers in Communication (Except Broadcasting) | |
| 0131 | Telecommunication Carriers Managers |
| 0132 | Postal and Courier Services Managers |
| Managers in Engineering, Architecture, Science and Information Systems | |
| 0211 | Engineering Managers |
| 0212 | Architecture and Science Managers |
| 0213 | Computer and Information Systems Managers |
| Managers in Health, Education, Social and Community Services | |
| 0311 | Managers in Health Care |
| 0312 | Administrators - Post-Secondary Education and Vocational Training |
| 0313 | School Principals and Administrators of Elementary and Secondary Education |
| 0314 | Managers in Social, Community and Correctional Services |
| Managers in Public Administration | |
| 0411 | Government Managers - Health and Social Policy Development and Program Administration |
| 0412 | Government Managers - Economic Analysis, Policy Development and Program Administration |
| 0413 | Government Managers - Education Policy Development and Program Administration |
| 0414 | Other Managers in Public Administration |
| Managers in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport | |
| 0511 | Library, Archive, Museum and Art Gallery Managers |
| 0512 | Managers - Publishing, Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and Performing Arts |
| 0513 | Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program and Service Directors |
| Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers | |
| 0611 | Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers |
| Managers in Retail Trade | |
| 0621 | Retail Trade Managers |
| Managers in Food Service and Accommodation | |
| 0631 | Restaurant and Food Service Managers |
| 0632 | Accommodation Service Managers |
| Managers in Protective Service | |
| 0641 | Commissioned Police Officers |
| 0642 | Fire Chiefs and Senior Firefighting Officers |
| Managers in Other Services | |
| 0651 | Other Services Managers |
| Managers in Construction and Transportation | |
| 0711 | Construction Managers |
| 0712 | Residential Home Builders and Renovators |
| 0713 | Transportation Managers |
| Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers | |
| 0721 | Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers |
| Managers in Primary Production (Except Agriculture) | |
| 0811 | Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture) |
| Managers in Manufacturing and Utilities | |
| 0911 | Manufacturing Managers |
| 0912 | Utilities Managers |
Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
| Professional Occupations in Business and Finance | |
| Auditors, Accountants and Investment Professionals | |
| 1111 | Financial Auditors and Accountants |
| 1112 | Financial and Investment Analysts |
| 1113 | Securities Agents, Investment Dealers and Brokers |
| 1114 | Other Financial Officers |
| Human Resources and Business Service Professionals | |
| 1121 | Specialists in Human Resources |
| 1122 | Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management |
| Skilled Administrative and Business Occupations | |
| Clerical Supervisors | |
| 1211 | Supervisors, General Office and Administrative Support Clerks |
| 1212 | Supervisors, Finance and Insurance Clerks |
| 1213 | Supervisors, Library, Correspondence and Related Information Clerks |
| 1214 | Supervisors, Mail and Message Distribution Occupations |
| 1215 | Supervisors, Recording, Distributing and Scheduling Occupations |
| Administrative and Regulatory Occupations | |
| 1221 | Administrative Officers |
| 1222 | Executive Assistants |
| 1223 | Personnel and Recruitment Officers |
| 1224 | Property Administrators |
| 1225 | Purchasing Agents and Officers |
| 1226 | Conference and Event Planners |
| 1227 | Court Officers |
| 1228 | Immigration, Employment Insurance and Revenue Officers |
| Finance and Insurance Administrative Occupations | |
| 1231 | Bookkeepers |
| 1232 | Loan Officers |
| 1233 | Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners |
| 1234 | Insurance Underwriters |
| 1235 | Assessors, Valuators and Appraisers |
| 1236 | Customs, Ship and Other Brokers |
| Secretaries, Recorders and Transcriptionists | |
| 1241 | Secretaries (Except Legal and Medical) |
| 1242 | Legal Secretaries |
| 1243 | Medical Secretaries |
| 1244 | Court Recorders and Medical Transcriptionists |
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
| Professional Occupations in Natural and Applied Sciences | |
| Physical Science Professionals | |
| 2111 | Physicists and Astronomers |
| 2112 | Chemists |
| 2113 | Geologists, Geochemists and Geophysicists |
| 2114 | Meteorologists |
| 2115 | Other Professional Occupations in Physical Sciences |
| Life Science Professionals | |
| 2121 | Biologists and Related Scientists |
| 2122 | Forestry Professionals |
| 2123 | Agricultural Representatives, Consultants and Specialists |
| Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineers | |
| 2131 | Civil Engineers |
| 2132 | Mechanical Engineers |
| 2133 | Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
| 2134 | Chemical Engineers |
| Other Engineers | |
| 2141 | Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers |
| 2142 | Metallurgical and Materials Engineers |
| 2143 | Mining Engineers |
| 2144 | Geological Engineers |
| 2145 | Petroleum Engineers |
| 2146 | Aerospace Engineers |
| 2147 | Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers) |
| 2148 | Other Professional Engineers |
| Architects, Urban Planners and Land Surveyors | |
| 2151 | Architects |
| 2152 | Landscape Architects |
| 2153 | Urban and Land Use Planners |
| 2154 | Land Surveyors |
| Mathematicians, Statisticians and Actuaries | |
| 2161 | Mathematicians, Statisticians and Actuaries |
| Computer and Information Systems Professionals | |
| 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 |
| Technical Occupations Related to Natural and Applied Sciences | |
| Technical Occupations in Physical Sciences | |
| 2211 | Chemical Technologists and Technicians |
| 2212 | Geological and Mineral Technologists and Technicians |
| 2213 | Meteorological Technicians |
| Technical Occupations in Life Sciences | |
| 2221 | Biological Technologists and Technicians |
| 2222 | Agricultural and Fish Products Inspectors |
| 2223 | Forestry Technologists and Technicians |
| 2224 | Conservation and Fishery Officers |
| 2225 | Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists |
| Technical Occupations in Civil, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering | |
| 2231 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| 2232 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| 2233 | Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians |
| 2234 | Construction Estimators |
| Technical Occupations in Electronics and Electrical Engineering | |
| 2241 | Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| 2242 | Electronic Service Technicians (Household and Business Equipment) |
| 2243 | Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics |
| 2244 | Aircraft Instrument, Electrical and Avionics Mechanics, Technicians and Inspectors |
| Technical Occupations in Architecture, Drafting, Surveying and Mapping | |
| 2251 | Architectural Technologists and Technicians |
| 2252 | Industrial Designers |
| 2253 | Drafting Technologists and Technicians |
| 2254 | Land Survey Technologists and Technicians |
| 2255 | Mapping and Related Technologists and Technicians |
| Other Technical Inspectors and Regulatory Officers | |
| 2261 | Non-Destructive Testers and Inspectors |
| 2262 | Engineering Inspectors and Regulatory Officers |
| 2263 | Inspectors in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety |
| 2264 | Construction Inspectors |
| Transportation Officers and Controllers | |
| 2271 | Air Pilots, Flight Engineers and Flying Instructors |
| 2272 | Air Traffic Control and Related Occupations |
| 2273 | Deck Officers, Water Transport |
| 2274 | Engineer Officers, Water Transport |
| 2275 | Railway Traffic Controllers and Marine Traffic Regulators |
| Technical Occupations in Computer and Information Systems | |
| 2281 | Computer Network Technicians |
| 2282 | User Support Technicians |
| 2283 | Systems Testing Technicians |
Health Occupations
| Professional Occupations in Health | |
| Physicians, Dentists and Veterinarians | |
| 3111 | Specialist Physicians |
| 3112 | General Practitioners and Family Physicians |
| 3113 | Dentists |
| 3114 | Veterinarians |
| Optometrists, Chiropractors and Other Health Diagnosing and Treating Professionals | |
| 3121 | Optometrists |
| 3122 | Chiropractors |
| 3123 | Other Professional Occupations in Health Diagnosing and Treating |
| Pharmacists, Dietitians and Nutritionists | |
| 3131 | Pharmacists |
| 3132 | Dietitians and Nutritionists |
| Therapy and Assessment Professionals | |
| 3141 | Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists |
| 3142 | Physiotherapists |
| 3143 | Occupational Therapists |
| 3144 | Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment |
| Nurse Supervisors and Registered Nurses | |
| 3151 | Head Nurses and Supervisors |
| 3152 | Registered Nurses |
| Technical and Skilled Occupations in Health | |
| Medical Technologists and Technicians (Except Dental Health) | |
| 3211 | Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists' Assistants |
| 3212 | Medical Laboratory Technicians |
| 3213 | Veterinary and Animal Health Technologists and Technicians |
| 3214 | Respiratory Therapists, Clinical Perfusionists and Cardiopulmonary Technologists |
| 3215 | Medical Radiation Technologists |
| 3216 | Medical Sonographers |
| 3217 | Cardiology Technologists |
| 3218 | Electroencephalographic and Other Diagnostic Technologists |
| 3219 | Other Medical Technologists and Technicians (Except Dental Health) |
| Technical Occupations in Dental Health Care | |
| 3221 | Denturists |
| 3222 | Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists |
| 3223 | Dental Technologists, Technicians and Laboratory Bench Workers |
| 323 Other Technical Occupations in Health Care (Except Dental) | |
| 3231 | Opticians |
| 3232 | Midwives and Practitioners of Natural Healing |
| 3233 | Licensed Practical Nurses |
| 3234 | Ambulance Attendants and Other Paramedical Occupations |
| 3235 | Other Technical Occupations in Therapy and Assessment |
Occupations in Social Science, Education and Government Service
| Professional Occupations in Social Science, Education, and Government Services | |
| Lawyers | |
| 4112 | Lawyers |
| University Professors and Assistants | |
| 4121 | University Professors |
| 4122 | Post-Secondary Teaching and Research Assistants |
| College and Other Vocational Instructors | |
| 4131 | College and Other Vocational Instructors |
| Secondary and Elementary School Teachers and Educational Counsellors | |
| 4141 | Secondary School Teachers |
| 4142 | Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers |
| 4143 | Educational Counsellors |
| Psychologists, Social Workers, Counsellors, Clergy and Probation Officers | |
| 4151 | Psychologists |
| 4152 | Social Workers |
| 4153 | Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors |
| 4155 | Probation and Parole Officers and Related Occupations |
| Policy and Program Officers, Researchers and Consultants | |
| 4161 | Natural and Applied Science Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers |
| 4162 | Economists and Economic Policy Researchers and Analysts |
| 4163 | Business Development Officers and Marketing Researchers and Consultants |
| 4164 | Social Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers |
| 4165 | Health Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers |
| 4166 | Education Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers |
| 4167 | Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program Supervisors and Consultants |
| 4168 | Program Officers Unique to Government |
| 4169 | Other Professional Occupations in Social Science |
| Paraprofessional Occupations in Law, Social Services, and Education | |
| Paralegals, Social Services Workers and Occupations in Education | |
| 4211 | Paralegal and Related Occupations |
| 4212 | Community and Social Service Workers |
| 4213 | Employment Counsellors |
| 4214 | Early Childhood Educators and Assistants |
| 4215 | Instructors and Teachers of Persons with Disabilities |
| 4216 | Other Instructors |
Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
| Professional Occupations in Art and Culture | |
| Librarians, Archivists, Conservators and Curators | |
| 5111 | Librarians |
| 5112 | Conservators and Curators |
| 5113 | Archivists |
| Writing, Translating and Public Relations Professionals | |
| 5121 | Authors and Writers |
| 5122 | Editors |
| 5123 | Journalists |
| 5124 | Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications |
| 5125 | Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters |
| Creative and Performing Artists | |
| 5131 | Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations |
| 5132 | Conductors, Composers and Arrangers |
| 5133 | Musicians and Singers |
| 5134 | Dancers |
| 5135 | Actors and Comedians |
| 5136 | Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists |
| Technical and Skilled Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport | |
| Technical Occupations in Libraries, Archives, Museums and Art Galleries | |
| 5211 | Library and Archive Technicians and Assistants |
| 5212 | Technical Occupations Related to Museums and Art Galleries |
| Photographers, Graphic Arts Technicians and Technical and Co-ordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts |
|
| 5221 | Photographers |
| 5222 | Film and Video Camera Operators |
| 5223 | Graphic Arts Technicians |
| 5224 | Broadcast Technicians |
| 5225 | Audio and Video Recording Technicians |
| 5226 | Other Technical and Co-ordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts |
| 5227 | Support Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts |
| Announcers and Other Performers | |
| 5231 | Announcers and Other Broadcasters |
| 5232 | Other Performers |
| Creative Designers and Craftspersons | |
| 5241 | Graphic Designers and Illustrators |
| 5242 | Interior Designers |
| 5243 | Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit and Other Creative Designers |
| 5244 | Artisans and Craftspersons |
| 5245 | Patternmakers - Textile, Leather and Fur Products |
| Athletes, Coaches, Referees and Related Occupations | |
| 5251 | Athletes |
| 5252 | Coaches |
| 5253 | Sports Officials and Referees |
| 5254 | Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness |
Sales and Service Occupations
| Skilled Sales and Service Occupations | |
| Sales and Service Supervisors | |
| 6211 | Retail Trade Supervisors |
| 6212 | Food Service Supervisors |
| 6213 | Executive Housekeepers |
| 6214 | Dry Cleaning and Laundry Supervisors |
| 6215 | Cleaning Supervisors |
| 6216 | Other Service Supervisors |
| Technical Sales Specialists, Wholesale Trade | |
| 6221 | Technical Sales Specialists - Wholesale Trade |
| Insurance and Real Estate Sales Occupations and Buyers | |
| 6231 | Insurance Agents and Brokers |
| 6232 | Real Estate Agents and Salespersons |
| 6233 | Retail and Wholesale Buyers |
| 6234 | Grain Elevator Operators |
| Chefs and Cooks | |
| 6241 | Chefs |
| 6242 | Cooks |
| Butchers and Bakers | |
| 6251 | Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers - Retail and Wholesale |
| 6252 | Bakers |
| Police Officers and Firefighters | |
| 6261 | Police Officers (Except Commissioned) |
| 6262 | Firefighters |
| Technical Occupations in Personal Service | |
| 6271 | Hairstylists and Barbers |
| 6272 | Funeral Directors and Embalmers |
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
| Trades and Skilled Transport and Equipment Operators | |
| Supervisors, Trades and Related Workers | |
| 7211 | Supervisors, Machinists and Related Occupations |
| 7212 | Supervisors, Electrical Trades and Telecommunications Occupations |
| 7213 | Supervisors, Pipefitting Trades |
| 7214 | Supervisors, Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting Trades |
| 7215 | Supervisors, Carpentry Trades |
| 7216 | Supervisors, Mechanic Trades |
| 7217 | Supervisors, Heavy Construction Equipment Crews |
| 7218 | Supervisors, Printing and Related Occupations |
| 7219 | Supervisors, Other Construction Trades, Installers, Repairers and Servicers |
| Supervisors, Railway and Motor Transportation Occupations | |
| 7221 | Supervisors, Railway Transport Operations |
| 7222 | Supervisors, Motor Transport and Other Ground Transit Operators |
| Machinists and Related Occupations | |
| 7231 | Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors |
| 7232 | Tool and Die Makers |
| Electrical Trades and Telecommunication Occupations | |
| 7241 | Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System) |
| 7242 | Industrial Electricians |
| 7243 | Power System Electricians |
| 7244 | Electrical Power Line and Cable Workers |
| 7245 | Telecommunications Line and Cable Workers |
| 7246 | Telecommunications Installation and Repair Workers |
| 7247 | Cable Television Service and Maintenance Technicians |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters and Gas Fitters | |
| 7251 | Plumbers |
| 7252 | Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers |
| 7253 | Gas Fitters |
| Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting Trades | |
| 7261 | Sheet Metal Workers |
| 7262 | Boilermakers |
| 7263 | Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters |
| 7264 | Ironworkers |
| 7265 | Welders and Related Machine Operators |
| 7266 | Blacksmiths and Die Setters |
| Carpenters and Cabinetmakers | |
| 7271 | Carpenters |
| 7272 | Cabinetmakers |
| Masonry and Plastering Trades | |
| 7281 | Bricklayers |
| 7282 | Concrete Finishers |
| 7283 | Tilesetters |
| 7284 | Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers |
| Other Construction Trades | |
| 7291 | Roofers and Shinglers |
| 7292 | Glaziers |
| 7293 | Insulators |
| 7294 | Painters and Decorators |
| 7295 | Floor Covering Installers |
| Machinery and Transportation Equipment Mechanics (Except Motor Vehicle) | |
| 7311 | Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile) |
| 7312 | Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics |
| 7313 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics |
| 7314 | Railway Carmen/women |
| 7315 | Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors |
| 7316 | Machine Fitters |
| 7317 | Textile Machinery Mechanics and Repairers |
| 7318 | Elevator Constructors and Mechanics |
| Automotive Service Technicians | |
| 7321 | Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers |
| 7322 | Motor Vehicle Body Repairers |
| Other Mechanics | |
| 7331 | Oil and Solid Fuel Heating Mechanics |
| 7332 | Electric Appliance Servicers and Repairers |
| 7333 | Electrical Mechanics |
| 7334 | Motorcycle and Other Related Mechanics |
| 7335 | Other Small Engine and Equipment Mechanics |
| Upholsterers, Tailors, Shoe Repairers, Jewellers and Related Occupations | |
| 7341 | Upholsterers |
| 7342 | Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners |
| 7343 | Shoe Repairers and Shoemakers |
| 7344 | Jewellers, Watch Repairers and Related Occupations |
| Stationary Engineers and Power Station and System Operators | |
| 7351 | Stationary Engineers and Auxiliary Equipment Operators |
| 7352 | Power Systems and Power Station Operators |
| Train Crew Operating Occupations | |
| 7361 | Railway and Yard Locomotive Engineers |
| 7362 | Railway Conductors and Brakemen/women |
| Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters | |
| 7372 | Drillers and Blasters - Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction |
| 7373 | Water Well Drillers |
| Printing Press Operators, Commercial Divers and Other Trades and Related Occupations |
|
| 7381 | Printing Press Operators |
| 7382 | Commercial Divers |
| 7383 | Other Trades and Related Occupations |
Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
| Skilled Occupations in Primary Industry | |
| Supervisors, Logging and Forestry | |
| 8211 | Supervisors, Logging and Forestry |
| Supervisors, Mining, Oil and Gas | |
| 8221 | Supervisors, Mining and Quarrying |
| 8222 | Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service |
| Underground Miners, Oil and Gas Drillers and Related Workers | |
| 8231 | Underground Production and Development Miners |
| 8232 | Oil and Gas Well Drillers, Servicers, Testers and Related Workers |
| Logging Machinery Operators | |
| 8241 | Logging Machinery Operators |
| Operators and Supervisors in Agriculture, Horticulture and Aquaculture | |
| 8251 | Farmers and Farm Managers |
| 8252 | Agricultural and Related Service Managers |
| 8253 | Farm Supervisors and Specialized Livestock Workers |
| 8254 | Nursery and Greenhouse Operators and Managers |
| 8255 | Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Managers |
| 8256 | Supervisors, Landscape and Horticulture |
| 8257 | Aquaculture Operators and Managers |
| Fishing Vessel Masters and Skippers and Fishermen/women | |
| 8261 | Fishing Masters and Officers |
| 8262 | Fishing Vessel Skippers and Fishermen/women |
Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
| Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities Supervisors and Skilled Operators | |
| Supervisors, Processing Occupations | |
| 9211 | Supervisors, Mineral and Metal Processing |
| 9212 | Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities |
| 9213 | Supervisors, Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing |
| 9214 | Supervisors, Plastic and Rubber Products Manufacturing |
| 9215 | Supervisors, Forest Products Processing |
| 9216 | Supervisors, Textile Processing |
| Supervisors, Assembly and Fabrication | |
| 9221 | Supervisors, Motor Vehicle Assembling |
| 9222 | Supervisors, Electronics Manufacturing |
| 9223 | Supervisors, Electrical Products Manufacturing |
| 9224 | Supervisors, Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing |
| 9225 | Supervisors, Fabric, Fur and Leather Products Manufacturing |
| 9226 | Supervisors, Other Mechanical and Metal Products Manufacturing |
| 9227 | Supervisors, Other Products Manufacturing and Assembly |
| Central Control and Process Operators in Manufacturing and Processing | |
| 9231 | Central Control and Process Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing |
| 9232 | Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Process Operators |
| 9233 | Pulping Control Operators |
| 9234 | Papermaking and Coating Control Operators |
