British Columbia recently conducted a targeted occupation-based draw through its Provincial Nominee Program, inviting skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination. The selection process focused on highly qualified workers in various in-demand sectors, including care-based occupations and construction trades.

Key Highlights:

• British Columbia issued over 340 invitations to BCPNP candidates across four occupational categories aligned with its provincial nomination priorities.
• The selections were based on core objectives aimed at attracting skilled talent and addressing labor market needs.
• The majority of invitations went to candidates in priority construction trades.

Occupational Categories and Invitations:

Core Objective	Occupational Category	Number of NOCs Targeted	Invitations Issued	Minimum Score
Care	Childcare	1	91	108
Care	Healthcare	31	116	96
Care	Veterinary Care	2		88
Build	Construction Trades	9	136	97