On May 31, 2022, British Columbia released 2 separate BC PNP draws: general and targeted. These draws came after the drastic changes made to BC PNP on March 10, 2022 to cater to the crucial needs of British Columbia’s care economy. These changes were made effective from March 10, 2022. These draws focus on general and targeting childcare, healthcare, health care assistants and workers in specific occupations, as needed for a flourishing care economy in BC.
To know more about the recent changes to BC PNP, read: British Columbia Announces Changes to BC PNP to Support BC’s Care Economy.
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BC PNP General Draw
One of the two BC PNP draws released on May 31, 2022 is BC PNP Draw in general.
British Columbia issued 147 invitations for general draw including tech occupations under the categories Skilled Worker, Skilled Worker – EEBC, International Graduate, International Graduate – EEBC, and Entry Level and Semi-skilled . The minimum score varies depending on the category.
- Skilled Worker – minimum score of 109
- Skilled Worker – EEBC – minimum score of 123
- International Graduate – minimum score of 96
- International Graduate – EEBC – minimum score of 106
- Entry Level and Semi-skilled – minimum score of 76
BC PNP Targeted Draw
Additionally, BC PNP draws invited candidates on May 31, 2022 in a BC PNP Targeted Draw.
Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators (NOC 4214)
To support the care economy of British Columbia, the province issued 15 invitations for early childhood educators under the categories Skilled Worker and International Graduate, including EEBC option. The minimum score is 60.
Here is the childcare occupation with the NOC code that was targeted in this BC PNP Draw:
- 4214 Early Childhood Educators
Targeted Draw: Healthcare
Meanwhile, the province also released 5 invitations for healthcare workers under the categories Skilled Worker, International Graduates, and Entry Level and Semi-skilled, including EEBC option. The minimum score is 60.
Here is the list of healthcare occupations with NOC codes that were targeted in the BC PNP Draw:
- 0311 Managers in healthcare
- 3011 Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
- 3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- 3111 Specialist physicians
- 3112 General practitioners and family physicians
- 3113 Dentists
- 3122 Chiropractors
- 3124 Allied primary health practitioners
- 3125 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
- 3131 Pharmacists
- 3132 Dietitians and nutritionists
- 3141 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- 3142 Physiotherapists
- 3143 Occupational therapists
- 3144 Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
- 3211 Medical laboratory technologists
- 3212 Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants
- 3214 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
- 3215 Medical radiation technologists
- 3216 Medical sonographers
- 3217 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c.
- 3219 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)
- 3221 Denturists
- 3222 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
- 3223 Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants
- 3232 Practitioners of natural healing
- 3233 Licensed practical nurses
- 3234 Paramedical occupations
- 3237 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
- 3411 Dental assistants
- 3413 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates*
- 4151 Psychologists
- 4152 Social workers
- 4153 Family, marriage and other related counsellors
- 4212 Social and community service workers
Targeted draw: Health care assistants (NOC 3413)
To further support the province’s care economy, British Columbia decided to also prioritize health care assistants. British Columbia issued <5 invitations for other eligible occupations under the categories Entry Level and Semi-Skilled. The minimum score is 60.
Here is the eligible healthcare occupation under NOC 3413 that was targeted in this BC PNP draw:
- 3413 Health care assistants / Health care aids
Targeted Draw: Other Priority Occupations: (NOCs 3114, 3213)
Other than that, British Columbia decided to also prioritize other occupations. British Columbia issued 5 invitations for occupations under NOCs 3114 and 3213 under the categories Skilled Worker and International Graduates, including EEBC option. The minimum score is 60.
Here are the other priority occupations with NOC codes that were targeted in this BC PNP Draw:
- 3114 Veterinarians
- 3213 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
How is Your BC PNP (British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program) Skills Immigration Registration system (SIRS) Score Calculated?
The BC PNP calculates your SIRS score based on their scoring system.
| Scoring Section | Points |
Economic Factors (110) | Skill Level of the BC Job Offer | 50 |
Annual Wage of the BC Job Offer | 50 | |
Regional District of Employment | 10 | |
Human Capital Factors (80) | Directly Related Work Experience | 25 |
Highest Level of Education | 25 | |
Language | 30 | |
Total Points Available | 190 | |
Skill Level of the Job Offer
NOC Skill Level | Points |
A (Including Skill Type 0) | 25 |
B | 10 |
C | 5 |
D | 5 |
Bonus | |
Occupation is under NOC 00 | 15 |
Working for an employer in BC whose occupation is identified in the BC PNP registration | 10 |
Maximum Score Available | 50 |
Annual Wage of the BC Job Offer
Offered Wage | Points |
$100,000 or above | 50 |
$97,500 to $99,999 | 38 |
$95,000 to $97,999 | 37 |
$92,500 to $94,499 | 36 |
$90,000 to $92,999 | 35 |
$87,500 to $89,999 | 34 |
$85,000 to $87,499 | 33 |
$82,500 to $84,999 | 32 |
$80,000 to $82,499 | 31 |
$77,500 to $79,999 | 30 |
$75,000 to $77,499 | 39 |
$72,500 to $74,999 | 28 |
$70,000 to $72,499 | 27 |
$67,500 to $69,999 | 26 |
$65,000 to $67,499 | 25 |
$62,500 to $64,999 | 24 |
$60,000 to $62,499 | 23 |
$57,500 to $59,999 | 22 |
$55,000 to $57,499 | 21 |
$52,500 to $54,999 | 20 |
$50,000 to $52,499 | 19 |
$47,500 to $49,999 | 18 |
$45,000 to $47,499 | 17 |
$42,500 to $44,999 | 16 |
$40,000 to $42,499 | 15 |
$38,750 to $39,999 | 14 |
$37,500 to 3$8,749 | 13 |
$36,250 to $37,499 | 12 |
$35,000 to $35,249 | 11 |
$33,750 to $34,999 | 10 |
$32,500 to $33,749 | 9 |
$31,250 to $32,499 | 8 |
$30,000 to $31,249 | 7 |
$28,750 to $29,999 | 6 |
$27,500 to $28,749 | 5 |
$26,250 to $27,499 | 4 |
$25,000 to $26,249 | 3 |
Less than $250,000 | 0 |
Maximum Score Available | 50 |
Regional Distant of Employment
District of Employment | Points |
Stikine, Central Coast, Northern Rockies, Mount Waddington, Skeena-Queen Charlotte, Powell River, Sunshine Coast, Kootenay-Boundary, Alberni-Clayoquot | 10 |
Kitimat-Stikine, Bulkley-Nechako, Squamish-Liloeet, Strathcona, Columbia-Shuswap, East Kootenay | 8 |
Peace River, Comox Valley, Cariboo, Central Kootenay | 6 |
Okanagan-Similkameen, Cowichan Valley, North Okanagan, Fraser-Fort George | 4 |
Thompson-Nicola, Nanaimo, Central Okanagan | 2 |
Capital, Fraser Valley | 2 |
Metro Vancouver | 0 |
Related Work Experience
Months of Work Experience | Points |
60 months and above | 15 |
48 to 59 months | 12 |
36 to 47 months | 9 |
24 to 35 months | 6 |
12 to 23 months | 3 |
Less than 12 months | 1 |
None | 0 |
Bonus | |
Less than a year of directly related work experience in Canada | 10 |
Maximum Score Available | 25 |
Education Level
Level | Points |
Doctoral or Master’s Degree | 17 |
Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma | 11 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 11 |
Trades Certification | 11 |
Associate Degree | 4 |
Non-Trades Certification or Diploma | 2 |
High School or Less | 0 |
Bonus | |
Post-Secondary Education (Completed in BC) | 8 |
Post-Secondary Education (Completed outside BC) | 6 |
Education Credential Assessment (ECA) from a Qualified Supplier | 4 |
Certification Assessment from the Industry Training Authority British Columbia (ITABC) | 4 |
Maximum Score Available | 25 |
Language Proficiency
CLB Level | Points |
10 and above | 30 |
9 | 26 |
8 | 22 |
7 | 18 |
6 | 14 |
5 | 10 |
4 | 6 |
Below 4 | 0 |
Maximum Score Available | 30 |
Did you get invited in the BC PNP Draws on May 31st?
You can log into your BC PNP Online Profile to check if you received an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Your next step is to prepare your BC PNP application within 30 calendar days from the date of invitation via the BC PNP online system. If you do not submit a complete application within 30 days, your invitation will be cancelled. You will be required to submit BC PNP fees as well. Please note that you must submit a complete application so that you do not lose the invitation, and any fees paid as well.
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