The BC PNP Technology Pilot Program enables British Columbia immigration officials to expedite the processing of immigration candidates in critical, in-demand technology occupations.

Weekly invitations are sent to applicants in one of 35 identified occupations in British Columbia’s technology sector.

Employers in the technology sector have access to a concierge service that includes a guaranteed next business day application assignment in one of the listed occupations.

The BC PCP Technology Pilot Program prioritizes applications from the technology sector for existing BC categories.

This means applicants must continue to meet the basic requirements of each immigration category in British Columbia, including a job offer for at least one year from a British Columbia employer.

Categories include skilled workers, healthcare professionals, international graduates, international postgraduates, and entry-level and semi-skilled workers.

CB PCP Technological Pilot Program: Key Features

Special concierge service

Technology employers have access to relevant immigration information.

Weekly invitations for tech candidates

Technology employers have timely access to skilled workers in 29 key technology occupations.

Priority treatment

A dedicated CB PCP Technology Program team and guaranteed next-day placement in one of 29 in-demand occupations.Targeted attention and engagement

CB-PCP sessions and events tailored to the technology sector, including one-on-one employer support.

What are the 35 target occupations under the CB PCP Technology Pilot Program?

1. NOC 10030 – Telecommunications Company Manager
2. NOC 20012 – Computer Systems Manager
3. NOC 21100 – Physicists and Astronomers
4. NOC 21210 – Mathematicians, Statisticians and Actuaries
5. NOC 21211 – Data Scientist
6. NOC 21220 – Cybersecurity Specialists
7. NOC 21221 – Business Systems Specialists
8. NOC 21222 – Computer Specialists
9. NOC 21223 – Database Analysts and Data Administrators
10. NOC 21230 – Computer systems designer and programmer
11. NOC 21231 – Software Engineers and Designers
12. NOC 21232 – Software Developers and Programmers
13. NOC 21233 – Web Designer
14. NOC 21234 – Web Developer and Programmer
15. NOC 21300 – Civil Engineers
16. NOC 21301 – Mechanical Engineers
17. NOC 21310 – Electrical and Electronics Engineers
18. NOC 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
19. NOC 21320 – Chemical Engineers
20. NOC 21399 – Other Engineers
21. NOC 22110 – Biotechnologists and Technicians
22. NOC 22220 – Computer Network and Web Technician
23. NOC 22221 – User Support Agents
24. NOC 22222 – Computer Systems Evaluator
25. NOC 22310 – Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
26. NOC 50011 – Manager – Publishing, Cinema, Broadcasting and Performing Arts
27. NOC 22312 – Industrial Instrument Technician and Mechanic
28. CNP 51111 – Authors, writers and editors (except technical)
29. NOC 51112 – Technical Writers
30. NOC 51120 – Producers, directors, choreographers and associated personnel
31. NOC 52119 – Other technical and coordinating personnel in the cinema, broadcasting and performing arts
32. NOC 52112 – Radio and television technician
33. NOC 52113 – Audio and Video Recording Technician
34. NOC 52120 – Graphic Designers and Illustrators
35. CNP 53111 – Assistants and operators in cinema, radio and television broadcasting, photography and performing arts