The latest British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draw took place on August 22, 2023, where 156 invitations were issued to candidates across three specific streams. Below are the detailed results:

1. Tech Occupations

• Number of Invitations: 109
• Minimum Score Required: 88
• Details: This category targets individuals with skills and experience in key technology occupations. The Tech draw is part of the BC PNP Tech program, which is designed to address the critical demand for talent in B.C.’s tech sector.

2. Childcare: Early Childhood Educators and Assistants (NOC 42202)

• Number of Invitations: 23
• Minimum Score Required: 60
• Details: This draw targets candidates working in the childcare sector, specifically those qualified as Early Childhood Educators and Assistants. The demand for childcare professionals in B.C. remains high, prompting regular draws for this occupation.

3. Healthcare Occupations

• Number of Invitations: 24
• Minimum Score Required: 60
• Details: This stream targets healthcare professionals, including various high-demand occupations within the sector. This draw aims to fill gaps in B.C.’s healthcare workforce by inviting candidates who meet the necessary requirements.

Summary

The invitations issued in this draw reflect British Columbia’s ongoing efforts to address labor shortages in critical sectors like technology, healthcare, and childcare. The minimum scores required vary by category, indicating the competitive nature of the selection process in certain occupations.