British Columbia Opens Tech Pilot Draw

British Columbia gives an excellent opportunity to candidates working in the tech sector to immigrate to Canada by conducting weekly tech draws. The technology sector in British Columbia is responsible for driving economic growth in the province. The B.C. Tech Pilot ensures that the province attracts tech workers and retain them in order to facilitate economic growth.

British Columbia Tech Pilot Latest Draw

British Columbia has conducted a new tech pilot draw on August 25 by inviting 72 international students and tech workers.  The province invited Skilled Workers and International Graduates through the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. Candidates who had a provincial score of at least 80 points received an invitation in this tech draw. Also, the tech candidates required to have a job offer from a list of 29 in-demand eligible occupations. 

Eligible Occupations For B.C. Tech Pilot

Following are the 29 in-demand occupations with their NOC codes:  0131 – Telecommunication carriers managers 0213 – Computer and information system managers 0512 – Managers: performing arts, publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting 2131 – Civil engineers 2132 – Mechanical engineers 2133 – Electrical and electronics engineers 2134 – Chemical engineers 2147 – Computer engineers 2171 – Information systems consultants and analysts 2172 – Database analysts and administrators 2173 – Software engineers and designers 2174 – Computer programmers and interactive media developers 2175 – Web designers and developers 2221 – Biological technologists and technicians 2241 – Electrical and electronics technologists and technicians 2242 – Electronic service technicians 2243 – Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 2281 – Computer network technicians 2282 – User support technicians 2283 – Information systems testing technicians 5121  – Authors and writers 5122 – Editors 5125 – Translators, interpreters, and terminologists 5224 – Broadcast technicians 5225 – Audio and video recording technicians 5226 – Technical and coordinating occupations related to motion pictures, performing arts, broadcasting, and photography 5227 – Support occupations in motion pictures, performing arts, broadcasting, and photography 5241 – Graphic designers and illustrators 6221 – Technical sales specialist

British Columbia Tech Pilot

The technology sector is indeed a major contributor to economic growth in Canada. And the demand for tech workers is rising rapidly in the province.  To meet the rising demand of talented tech workers, the BC Provincial Nominee Program launched a Tech Pilot in 2017 and later extended it to June 2020.  The Tech Pilot was introduced with an objective to accelerate the growth of the technology sector. With this pilot, employers can hire talented foreign workers and international students who can address the tech market needs. In this way, the required growth of the tech sector is not hindered. Find out if you are eligible for any Canadian immigration programs