Archive - B.C. Provincial Nominee Program - Eligible Occupations For Skilled Workers

Published: 19 June 2014

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In order to qualify for the Skilled Worker category of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC 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
0012Senior Government Managers and Officials
0013Senior Managers - Financial, Communications and Other Business Services
0014Senior Managers - Health, Education, Social and Community Services and Membership Organizations
0015Senior Managers - Trade, Broadcasting and Other Services
0016Senior Managers - Goods Production, Utilities, Transportation and Construction
Middle and Other Management Occupations
Administrative Services Managers
0111Financial Managers
0112Human Resources Managers
0113Purchasing Managers
0114Other Administrative Services Managers
Managers in Financial and Business Services
0121Insurance, Real Estate and Financial Brokerage Managers
0122Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers
0123Other Business Services Managers
Managers in Communication (Except Broadcasting)
0131Telecommunication Carriers Managers
0132Postal and Courier Services Managers
Managers in Engineering, Architecture, Science and Information Systems
0211Engineering Managers
0212Architecture and Science Managers
0213Computer and Information Systems Managers
Managers in Health, Education, Social and Community Services
0311Managers in Health Care
0312Administrators - Post-Secondary Education and Vocational Training
0313School Principals and Administrators of Elementary and Secondary Education
0314Managers in Social, Community and Correctional Services
Managers in Public Administration
0411Government Managers - Health and Social Policy Development and Program Administration
0412Government Managers - Economic Analysis, Policy Development and Program Administration
0413Government Managers - Education Policy Development and Program Administration
0414Other Managers in Public Administration
Managers in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
0511Library, Archive, Museum and Art Gallery Managers
0512Managers - Publishing, Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and Performing Arts
0513Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program and Service Directors
Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers
0611Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers
Managers in Retail Trade
0621Retail Trade Managers
Managers in Food Service and Accommodation
0631Restaurant and Food Service Managers
0632Accommodation Service Managers
Managers in Protective Service
0641Commissioned Police Officers
0642Fire Chiefs and Senior Firefighting Officers
Managers in Other Services
0651Other Services Managers
Managers in Construction and Transportation
0711Construction Managers
0712Residential Home Builders and Renovators
0713Transportation Managers
Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers
0721Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers
Managers in Primary Production (Except Agriculture)
0811Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture)
Managers in Manufacturing and Utilities
0911Manufacturing Managers
0912Utilities Managers

Business, Finance and Administration Occupations

Professional Occupations in Business and Finance
Auditors, Accountants and Investment Professionals
1111Financial Auditors and Accountants
1112Financial and Investment Analysts
1113Securities Agents, Investment Dealers and Brokers
1114Other Financial Officers
Human Resources and Business Service Professionals
1121Specialists in Human Resources
1122Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management
Skilled Administrative and Business Occupations
Clerical Supervisors
1211Supervisors, General Office and Administrative Support Clerks
1212Supervisors, Finance and Insurance Clerks
1213Supervisors, Library, Correspondence and Related Information Clerks
1214Supervisors, Mail and Message Distribution Occupations
1215Supervisors, Recording, Distributing and Scheduling Occupations
Administrative and Regulatory Occupations
1221Administrative Officers
1222Executive Assistants
1223Personnel and Recruitment Officers
1224Property Administrators
1225Purchasing Agents and Officers
1226Conference and Event Planners
1227Court Officers
1228Immigration, Employment Insurance and Revenue Officers
Finance and Insurance Administrative Occupations
1231Bookkeepers
1232Loan Officers
1233Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
1234Insurance Underwriters
1235Assessors, Valuators and Appraisers
1236Customs, Ship and Other Brokers
Secretaries, Recorders and Transcriptionists
1241Secretaries (Except Legal and Medical)
1242Legal Secretaries
1243Medical Secretaries
1244Court Recorders and Medical Transcriptionists

Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations

Professional Occupations in Natural and Applied Sciences
Physical Science Professionals
2111Physicists and Astronomers
2112Chemists
2113Geologists, Geochemists and Geophysicists
2114Meteorologists
2115Other Professional Occupations in Physical Sciences
Life Science Professionals
2121Biologists and Related Scientists
2122Forestry Professionals
2123Agricultural Representatives, Consultants and Specialists
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineers
2131Civil Engineers
2132Mechanical Engineers
2133Electrical and Electronics Engineers
2134Chemical Engineers
Other Engineers
2141Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers
2142Metallurgical and Materials Engineers
2143Mining Engineers
2144Geological Engineers
2145Petroleum Engineers
2146Aerospace Engineers
2147Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers)
2148Other Professional Engineers
Architects, Urban Planners and Land Surveyors
2151Architects
2152Landscape Architects
2153Urban and Land Use Planners
2154Land Surveyors
Mathematicians, Statisticians and Actuaries
2161Mathematicians, Statisticians and Actuaries
Computer and Information Systems Professionals
2171Information Systems Analysts and Consultants
2172Database Analysts and Data Administrators
2173Software Engineers and Designers
2174Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
2175Web Designers and Developers
Technical Occupations Related to Natural and Applied Sciences
Technical Occupations in Physical Sciences
2211Chemical Technologists and Technicians
2212Geological and Mineral Technologists and Technicians
2213Meteorological Technicians
Technical Occupations in Life Sciences
2221Biological Technologists and Technicians
2222Agricultural and Fish Products Inspectors
2223Forestry Technologists and Technicians
2224Conservation and Fishery Officers
2225Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists
Technical Occupations in Civil, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
2231Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
2232Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
2233Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians
2234Construction Estimators
Technical Occupations in Electronics and Electrical Engineering
2241Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
2242Electronic Service Technicians (Household and Business Equipment)
2243Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics
2244Aircraft Instrument, Electrical and Avionics Mechanics, Technicians and Inspectors
Technical Occupations in Architecture, Drafting, Surveying and Mapping
2251Architectural Technologists and Technicians
2252Industrial Designers
2253Drafting Technologists and Technicians
2254Land Survey Technologists and Technicians
2255Mapping and Related Technologists and Technicians
Other Technical Inspectors and Regulatory Officers
2261Non-Destructive Testers and Inspectors
2262Engineering Inspectors and Regulatory Officers
2263Inspectors in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety
2264Construction Inspectors
Transportation Officers and Controllers
2271Air Pilots, Flight Engineers and Flying Instructors
2272Air Traffic Control and Related Occupations
2273Deck Officers, Water Transport
2274Engineer Officers, Water Transport
2275Railway Traffic Controllers and Marine Traffic Regulators
Technical Occupations in Computer and Information Systems
2281Computer Network Technicians
2282User Support Technicians
2283Systems Testing Technicians

Health Occupations

Professional Occupations in Health
Physicians, Dentists and Veterinarians
3111Specialist Physicians
3112General Practitioners and Family Physicians
3113Dentists
3114Veterinarians
Optometrists, Chiropractors and Other Health Diagnosing and Treating Professionals
3121Optometrists
3122Chiropractors
3123Other Professional Occupations in Health Diagnosing and Treating
Pharmacists, Dietitians and Nutritionists
3131Pharmacists
3132Dietitians and Nutritionists
Therapy and Assessment Professionals
3141Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
3142Physiotherapists
3143Occupational Therapists
3144Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment
Nurse Supervisors and Registered Nurses
3151Head Nurses and Supervisors
3152Registered Nurses
Technical and Skilled Occupations in Health
Medical Technologists and Technicians (Except Dental Health)
3211Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists' Assistants
3212Medical Laboratory Technicians
3213Veterinary and Animal Health Technologists and Technicians
3214Respiratory Therapists, Clinical Perfusionists and Cardiopulmonary Technologists
3215Medical Radiation Technologists
3216Medical Sonographers
3217Cardiology Technologists
3218Electroencephalographic and Other Diagnostic Technologists
3219Other Medical Technologists and Technicians (Except Dental Health)
Technical Occupations in Dental Health Care
3221Denturists
3222Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists
3223Dental Technologists, Technicians and Laboratory Bench Workers
323 Other Technical Occupations in Health Care (Except Dental)
3231Opticians
3232Midwives and Practitioners of Natural Healing
3233Licensed Practical Nurses
3234Ambulance Attendants and Other Paramedical Occupations
3235Other Technical Occupations in Therapy and Assessment

Occupations in Social Science, Education and Government Service

Professional Occupations in Social Science, Education, and Government Services
Lawyers
4112Lawyers
University Professors and Assistants
4121University Professors
4122Post-Secondary Teaching and Research Assistants
College and Other Vocational Instructors
4131College and Other Vocational Instructors
Secondary and Elementary School Teachers and Educational Counsellors
4141Secondary School Teachers
4142Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers
4143Educational Counsellors
Psychologists, Social Workers, Counsellors, Clergy and Probation Officers
4151Psychologists
4152Social Workers
4153Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors
4155Probation and Parole Officers and Related Occupations
Policy and Program Officers, Researchers and Consultants
4161Natural and Applied Science Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers
4162Economists and Economic Policy Researchers and Analysts
4163Business Development Officers and Marketing Researchers and Consultants
4164Social Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers
4165Health Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers
4166Education Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers
4167Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program Supervisors and Consultants
4168Program Officers Unique to Government
4169Other Professional Occupations in Social Science
Paraprofessional Occupations in Law, Social Services, and Education
Paralegals, Social Services Workers and Occupations in Education
4211Paralegal and Related Occupations
4212Community and Social Service Workers
4213Employment Counsellors
4214Early Childhood Educators and Assistants
4215Instructors and Teachers of Persons with Disabilities
4216Other Instructors

Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport

Professional Occupations in Art and Culture
Librarians, Archivists, Conservators and Curators
5111Librarians
5112Conservators and Curators
5113Archivists
Writing, Translating and Public Relations Professionals
5121Authors and Writers
5122Editors
5123Journalists
5124Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications
5125Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters
Creative and Performing Artists
5131Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations
5132Conductors, Composers and Arrangers
5133Musicians and Singers
5134Dancers
5135Actors and Comedians
5136Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists
Technical and Skilled Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Technical Occupations in Libraries, Archives, Museums and Art Galleries
5211Library and Archive Technicians and Assistants
5212Technical 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
5221Photographers
5222Film and Video Camera Operators
5223Graphic Arts Technicians
5224Broadcast Technicians
5225Audio and Video Recording Technicians
5226Other Technical and Co-ordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures,
Broadcasting and the Performing Arts
5227Support Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts
Announcers and Other Performers
5231Announcers and Other Broadcasters
5232Other Performers
Creative Designers and Craftspersons
5241Graphic Designers and Illustrators
5242Interior Designers
5243Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit and Other Creative Designers
5244Artisans and Craftspersons
5245Patternmakers - Textile, Leather and Fur Products
Athletes, Coaches, Referees and Related Occupations
5251Athletes
5252Coaches
5253Sports Officials and Referees
5254Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness

Sales and Service Occupations

Skilled Sales and Service Occupations
Sales and Service Supervisors
6211Retail Trade Supervisors
6212Food Service Supervisors
6213Executive Housekeepers
6214Dry Cleaning and Laundry Supervisors
6215Cleaning Supervisors
6216Other Service Supervisors
Technical Sales Specialists, Wholesale Trade
6221Technical Sales Specialists - Wholesale Trade
Insurance and Real Estate Sales Occupations and Buyers
6231Insurance Agents and Brokers
6232Real Estate Agents and Salespersons
6233Retail and Wholesale Buyers
6234Grain Elevator Operators
Chefs and Cooks
6241Chefs
6242Cooks
Butchers and Bakers
6251Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers - Retail and Wholesale
6252Bakers
Police Officers and Firefighters
6261Police Officers (Except Commissioned)
6262Firefighters
Technical Occupations in Personal Service
6271Hairstylists and Barbers
6272Funeral Directors and Embalmers

Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations

Trades and Skilled Transport and Equipment Operators
Supervisors, Trades and Related Workers
7211Supervisors, Machinists and Related Occupations
7212Supervisors, Electrical Trades and Telecommunications Occupations
7213Supervisors, Pipefitting Trades
7214Supervisors, Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting Trades
7215Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
7216Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
7217Supervisors, Heavy Construction Equipment Crews
7218Supervisors, Printing and Related Occupations
7219Supervisors, Other Construction Trades, Installers, Repairers and Servicers
Supervisors, Railway and Motor Transportation Occupations
7221Supervisors, Railway Transport Operations
7222Supervisors, Motor Transport and Other Ground Transit Operators
Machinists and Related Occupations
7231Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors
7232Tool and Die Makers
Electrical Trades and Telecommunication Occupations
7241Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
7242Industrial Electricians
7243Power System Electricians
7244Electrical Power Line and Cable Workers
7245Telecommunications Line and Cable Workers
7246Telecommunications Installation and Repair Workers
7247Cable Television Service and Maintenance Technicians
Plumbers, Pipefitters and Gas Fitters
7251Plumbers
7252Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers
7253Gas Fitters
Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting Trades
7261Sheet Metal Workers
7262Boilermakers
7263Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters
7264Ironworkers
7265Welders and Related Machine Operators
7266Blacksmiths and Die Setters
Carpenters and Cabinetmakers
7271Carpenters
7272Cabinetmakers
Masonry and Plastering Trades
7281Bricklayers
7282Concrete Finishers
7283Tilesetters
7284Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers
Other Construction Trades
7291Roofers and Shinglers
7292Glaziers
7293Insulators
7294Painters and Decorators
7295Floor Covering Installers
Machinery and Transportation Equipment Mechanics (Except Motor Vehicle)
7311Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile)
7312Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
7313Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics
7314Railway Carmen/women
7315Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors
7316Machine Fitters
7317Textile Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
7318Elevator Constructors and Mechanics
Automotive Service Technicians
7321Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical
Repairers
7322Motor Vehicle Body Repairers
Other Mechanics
7331Oil and Solid Fuel Heating Mechanics
7332Electric Appliance Servicers and Repairers
7333Electrical Mechanics
7334Motorcycle and Other Related Mechanics
7335Other Small Engine and Equipment Mechanics
Upholsterers, Tailors, Shoe Repairers, Jewellers and Related Occupations
7341Upholsterers
7342Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners
7343Shoe Repairers and Shoemakers
7344Jewellers, Watch Repairers and Related Occupations
Stationary Engineers and Power Station and System Operators
7351Stationary Engineers and Auxiliary Equipment Operators
7352Power Systems and Power Station Operators
Train Crew Operating Occupations
7361Railway and Yard Locomotive Engineers
7362Railway Conductors and Brakemen/women
Crane Operators, Drillers and Blasters
7372Drillers and Blasters - Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction
7373Water Well Drillers
Printing Press Operators, Commercial Divers and Other Trades and Related
Occupations
7381Printing Press Operators
7382Commercial Divers
7383Other Trades and Related Occupations

Occupations Unique to Primary Industry

Skilled Occupations in Primary Industry
Supervisors, Logging and Forestry
8211Supervisors, Logging and Forestry
Supervisors, Mining, Oil and Gas
8221Supervisors, Mining and Quarrying
8222Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
Underground Miners, Oil and Gas Drillers and Related Workers
8231Underground Production and Development Miners
8232Oil and Gas Well Drillers, Servicers, Testers and Related Workers
Logging Machinery Operators
8241Logging Machinery Operators
Operators and Supervisors in Agriculture, Horticulture and Aquaculture
8251Farmers and Farm Managers
8252Agricultural and Related Service Managers
8253Farm Supervisors and Specialized Livestock Workers
8254Nursery and Greenhouse Operators and Managers
8255Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Managers
8256Supervisors, Landscape and Horticulture
8257Aquaculture Operators and Managers
Fishing Vessel Masters and Skippers and Fishermen/women
8261Fishing Masters and Officers
8262Fishing Vessel Skippers and Fishermen/women

Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities

Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities Supervisors and Skilled Operators
Supervisors, Processing Occupations
9211Supervisors, Mineral and Metal Processing
9212Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities
9213Supervisors, Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing
9214Supervisors, Plastic and Rubber Products Manufacturing
9215Supervisors, Forest Products Processing
9216Supervisors, Textile Processing
Supervisors, Assembly and Fabrication
9221Supervisors, Motor Vehicle Assembling
9222Supervisors, Electronics Manufacturing
9223Supervisors, Electrical Products Manufacturing
9224Supervisors, Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing
9225Supervisors, Fabric, Fur and Leather Products Manufacturing
9226Supervisors, Other Mechanical and Metal Products Manufacturing
9227Supervisors, Other Products Manufacturing and Assembly
Central Control and Process Operators in Manufacturing and Processing
9231Central Control and Process Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing
9232Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Process Operators
9233Pulping Control Operators
9234Papermaking and Coating Control Operators