The British Columbia PNP determines essential occupations which play an important role in the province’s economic development process. The list of sought-after positions includes:
- Skilled tradespeople
- Healthcare professionals
- Technology specialists
- Engineers
- Workers from manufacturing and construction fields
The province selects candidates from industries that promote both innovation and sustainability while supporting local economic development. The BC PNP gives higher consideration to candidates who have secured job offers within high-demand sectors through Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC streams.