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)
- Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
- Natural and Applied Science and Related Occupations
- Health Occupations
- Occupations in Social Science, Education and Government Service
- Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
- Sales and Service Occupations
- Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
- Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
- Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
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 |