British Columbia Invites 342 Workers Under BC PNP in Sector-Specific Draw…
British Columbia invited 342 workers to apply for provincial nomination on June 3, 2026, through a sector-specific draw under the BC Provincial Nominee Program. The draw targeted candidates in healthcare, childcare, construction, and tech occupations, with minimum scores ranging from 60 to 105 points depending on the stream.
This marks the province's continued focus on filling labour shortages in essential sectors through targeted immigration. BC has conducted sector-specific draws regularly since 2022, prioritizing occupations where employers report persistent vacancies. The June 3 draw follows a similar pattern to recent BC PNP selections, which have consistently invited between 300 and 400 candidates per week.
The 342 invitations were distributed across BC PNP's Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC streams. Healthcare workers required a minimum score of 60 points in the skilled worker category, while construction workers needed 80 points. Tech occupations saw the highest threshold at 105 points, reflecting strong competition in BC's technology sector. Childcare workers, designated as a priority occupation under the province's Childcare BC plan, faced a minimum score of 60 points. All invited candidates must have registered profiles in BC's immigration portal and received a valid job offer from a BC employer in one of the targeted occupations.
The invitations affect foreign workers already employed in BC under valid work permits, as well as international graduates from BC post-secondary institutions. Healthcare professionals include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and allied health workers such as medical laboratory technologists. Construction invitations cover trades like electricians, plumbers, and heavy equipment operators. Tech workers span software developers, systems analysts, and IT project managers. Childcare educators, including early childhood educators and childcare assistants, received priority consideration.
Invited candidates have 30 days to submit a complete provincial nomination application through BC's online portal. Applicants must provide proof of their job offer, language test results, educational credentials, and work experience documentation. Once BC approves the nomination, candidates receive 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System points if applying through Express Entry, or can apply directly to IRCC for permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee Program.