{"id":77732,"date":"2020-06-08T12:54:33","date_gmt":"2020-06-08T16:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigrationca.staging.wpengine.com\/british-columbias-successful-bc-pnp-tech-pilot-extended-to-june-2021"},"modified":"2020-06-08T12:56:14","modified_gmt":"2020-06-08T16:56:14","slug":"british-columbias-successful-bc-pnp-tech-pilot-extended-to-june-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/british-columbias-successful-bc-pnp-tech-pilot-extended-to-june-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"British Columbia\u2019s Successful BC PNP Tech Pilot Extended To June 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>British Columbia\u2019s successful <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/bc-pnp-tech-pilot\/\">BC PNP Tech Pilot<\/a> has been extended into 2021, the province has announced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The pilot gives British Columbia technology companies fast access to in-demand skilled workers, by prioritizing applications in 29 in-demand occupations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Existing job offer criteria will be maintained for the popular pilot, which provides expedited processing for <a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/british-columbia-immigration\/\">British Columbia immigration<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mcetoc_1eaadkkkm2\">What Are The BC PNP Tech Pilot Job Requirements?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Job offer must be for one of the 29 targeted occupations (see below)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Job offer must be for at least one-year duration<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Job offer must be valid for at least 120 days at time of application<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tIVoQkrHZvY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"mcetoc_1eaadkb9o0\">What Are The 29 Target Occupations Under The BC PNP Tech Pilot?<\/h3>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span><b>NOC Code<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span><b>Job Title<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>0131<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Telecommunication carriers managers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>0213<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Computer and information systems managers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>0512<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Managers \u2013 publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>2131<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Civil engineers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>2132<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Mechanical engineers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>2133<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Electrical and electronics engineers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>2134<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Chemical engineers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>2147<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>2171<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Information systems analysts and consultants<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>2172<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Database analysts and data administrators<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>2173<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Software engineers and designers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>2174<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Computer programmers and interactive media developers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>2175<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Web designers and developers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>2221<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Biological technologists and technicians<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>2241<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>2242<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>2243<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>2281<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Computer network technicians<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>2282<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>User support technicians<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>2283<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Information systems testing technicians<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>5121<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Authors and writers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>5122<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Editors<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>5125<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Translators, terminologists and interpreters<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>5224<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Broadcast technicians<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>5225<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Audio and video recording technicians<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>5227<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>5226<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>5241<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Graphic designers and illustrators<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>6221<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span>Technical sales specialists \u2013 wholesale trade<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"mcetoc_1eaadkg7r1\">What Is The BC PNP Tech Pilot?<\/h3>\n<p><span>The BC PNP Tech Pilot allows British Columbia immigration officials to expedite the processing of immigration candidates in key in-demand technology occupations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Weekly invitations are issued to candidates in target occupations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Technology employers get access to a concierge service that includes a guaranteed next business day assignment of applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The BC PNP Tech Pilot prioritizes technology sector applications for existing B.C. categories. This means candidates still need to meet the basic requirements of each\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/british-columbia-immigration\/\">British Columbia immigration<\/a>\u00a0category, including a job offer from a B.C. employer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Categories include Skilled Workers, Health Care Professionals, International Graduates, International Post-Graduates and Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled Workers.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>British Columbia\u2019s successful BC PNP Tech Pilot has been extended into 2021, the province has announced. The pilot gives British Columbia technology companies fast access to in-demand skilled workers, by prioritizing applications in 29 in-demand occupations. 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