2) minimum two years of directly related full-time (or full-time equivalent) work experience in the skilled occupation that has been offered to you, and, if applicable, the credentials and qualification requirements of the position
The position you have been offered must be classified as Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). These positions normally require post-secondary education and training. For more information about the NOC and how it works, please visit this section.
The BC PNP defines directly related work experience as paid employment that is classified under the same NOC code as the B.C. job offer that you have accepted.
Experience in a related occupation at a NOC skill level equal to or greater than the NOC code of the B.C. job offer may also be included if, at the time of application, you can satisfactorily demonstrate how this work experience is directly related.
If the offered position requires mandatory certification, licensing or registration, you must provide documentation at the time of application to the BC PNP, showing that you meet these requirements, or how these requirements will shortly be met.
Experience obtained in paid co-op work terms is eligible if it meets the following criteria:
• the paid co-op work term is full-time (minimum 30 hours per week)
and
• the paid co-op experience is at a NOC skill level equal to or greater than the NOC code of the B.C. job offer
o at the time of application, you must be able to satisfactorily demonstrate how this work experience is directly related
Experience in a lower skill level NOC is not considered as directly related.
Unpaid co-op work terms are not eligible.
This experience may be from work performed within Canada or abroad.
