Created on:
November 19, 2020
Last updated on:
November 19, 2020
In the 23rd draw of the year, BC PNP’s Tech Pilot is a consistent route to Canadian permanent residence for thousands of tech workers in the province.
The Nov. 19 British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech Pilot draw sent 76 invitations to candidates working in BC’s technology industry.
The BC PNP Tech Pilot is part of BC’s overall provincial nominee program strategy. The program, which was renewed until at least June 2021,
BC’s Tech Pilot provides VIP Canadian immigration service. The pilot program offers priority processing and work permit support to ensure an applicant has continuous status throughout the processing of the application.
It also features a dedicated BC PNP concierge for tech employers. This concierge provides tailored information and navigation assistance for immigration programs and processes.
Candidates wishing to apply to the program must meet the following criteria:
| NOC | Job Title |
|---|---|
| 0131 | Telecommunication carriers managers |
| 0213 | Computer and information systems managers |
| 0512 | Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
| 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 |
| 5121 | Authors and writers |
| 5122 | Editors |
| 5125 | Translators, terminologists and interpreters |
| 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, photography and the performing arts |
| 5241 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
| 6221 | Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade |