British Columbia (BC PNP) is one of the key Canadian provinces. And attracts skilled & semi-skilled workers, international students and entrepreneurs to study, work and settle permanently. So, easily filter these candidates, BC introduced the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) on January 27, 2025. SIRS manages provincial nomination applications.
Also, the aim of the program is for applicants to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). And helps the province to select them based on its labour market and economic needs. Besides, an EOI is not a Canada PR application. But rather shows the interest of an applicant in getting a provincial nomination under the BC PNP.
The BC PNP uses SIRS, a points-based system. It assesses your work experience, job offer details, language skills, education levels, and other adaptability factors. To see if you are the top candidate who can meet BC’s labour market needs.
The SIRS evaluates your profile and awards you points. So, British Columbia can decide whether you are a perfect fit to get a provincial nomination or not. Further, when you get a PNP nomination, you have two options:
To understand the BC PNP points calculator details, you must adhere to the SIRS registration scoring factors applicable. So, if you wish to apply to the BC PNP, you must consider the information in the table below:
| Scoring Sections | Criteria | Max. Points |
|---|---|---|
| Human Capital Factors (120) | Directly Related Work Experience | 40 |
| Highest Level of Education | 40 | |
| Language Proficiency in English or French | 40 | |
| Economic Factors (80) | Hourly Wage of the B.C. Job Offer | 55 |
| Area Within B.C. | 25 | |
| Total Points Available | 200 | |
| Directly Related Work Experience | Points |
|---|---|
| 5 or more years | 20 |
| At least 4 but less than 5 years | 16 |
| At least 3 but less than 4 years | 12 |
| At least 2 but less than 3 years | 8 |
| At least 1 but less than 2 years | 4 |
| Less than 1 year | 1 |
| No experience | 0 |
| Additional Points | |
| At least 1 year of related experience in Canada | 10 |
| Currently working full-time in B.C. for the employer in the occupation identified in the BC PNP registration | 10 |
| Maximum Score Available | 40 |
| Education | Points |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | 27 |
| Master’s Degree | 22 |
| Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma* | 15 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15 |
| Associate Degree | 5 |
| Post-secondary Diploma/Certificate (Trades or Non-Trades) | 5 |
| Secondary School (High School) or Less | 0 |
| Additional Points for Education in B.C. or Canada | |
| Post-secondary education completed in B.C. | 8 |
| Post-secondary education completed in Canada (outside of B.C.) | 6 |
| Additional Points for Professional Designation in B.C. | |
| Eligible professional designation in B.C. | 5 |
| Maximum Score Available | 40 |
| Occupation | Eligible Professional Designations in B.C. |
|---|---|
| Any Trade | Trades workers who have a valid trade certificate issued by SkilledTradesBC or trades apprentices registered with SkilledTradesBC. A valid trade certificate includes Red Seal endorsement certificates issued by other Canadian provinces and territories. The trade certificate/trade apprenticeship must correspond to the B.C. job offer. |
| Dental Assistants: NOC 33100 | Dental Assistants certified with British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals. |
| Dental Hygienists: NOC 32111 | Dental Hygienists registered with British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals. |
| Dental Technicians: NOC 32112 | Dental Technicians registered with British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals. |
| Denturists: NOC 32110 | Denturists certified with British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals. |
| Early Childhood Educators (ECE): NOC 42202 | ECEs with a valid ECE One Year or ECE Five Year Certificate with the Early Childhood Educator Registry. |
| Health Care Aide: NOC 33102 | Health Care Aides registered with BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registration. |
| Pharmacy Technicians: NOC 32124 | Pharmacy Technicians registered with The College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. |
| Practical Nurses: NOC 32101 | Practical Nurses licensed with The British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives. |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists: NOC 32200 | Practitioners licensed through The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC. |
| Veterinary Technicians: NOC 32104 | Veterinary Technicians registered with British Columbia Veterinary Technologists Association. |
| Canadian Language Benchmark Level | Points |
|---|---|
| 9+ | 30 |
| 8 | 25 |
| 7 | 20 |
| 6 | 15 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 4 | 5 |
| Below 4 or no test submitted | 0 |
| Additional points: Language proficiency in both English and French | 10 |
| Maximum Score Available | 40 |
| B.C. Job Offer (Hourly Wage – CAD) | Points | B.C. Job Offer (Hourly Wage – CAD) | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| $70.00 CAD and above | 55 | $43.00 to $43.99 CAD | 28 |
| $69.00 to $69.99 CAD | 54 | $42.00 to $42.99 CAD | 27 |
| $68.00 to $68.99 CAD | 53 | $41.00 to $41.99 CAD | 26 |
| $67.00 to $67.99 CAD | 52 | $40.00 to $40.99 CAD | 25 |
| $66.00 to $66.99 CAD | 51 | $39.00 to $39.99 CAD | 24 |
| $65.00 to $65.99 CAD | 50 | $38.00 to $38.99 CAD | 23 |
| $64.00 to $64.99 CAD | 49 | $37.00 to $37.99 CAD | 22 |
| $63.00 to $63.99 CAD | 48 | $36.00 to $36.99 CAD | 21 |
| $62.00 to $62.99 CAD | 47 | $35.00 to $35.99 CAD | 20 |
| $61.00 to $61.99 CAD | 46 | $34.00 to $34.99 CAD | 19 |
| $60.00 to $60.99 CAD | 45 | $33.00 to $33.99 CAD | 18 |
| $59.00 to $59.99 CAD | 44 | $32.00 to $32.99 CAD | 17 |
| $58.00 to $58.99 CAD | 43 | $31.00 to $31.99 CAD | 16 |
| $57.00 to $57.99 CAD | 42 | $30.00 to $30.99 CAD | 15 |
| $56.00 to $56.99 CAD | 41 | $29.00 to $29.99 CAD | 14 |
| $55.00 to $55.99 CAD | 40 | $28.00 to $28.99 CAD | 13 |
| $54.00 to $54.99 CAD | 39 | $27.00 to $27.99 CAD | 12 |
| $53.00 to $53.99 CAD | 38 | $26.00 to $26.99 CAD | 11 |
| $52.00 to $52.99 CAD | 37 | $25.00 to $25.99 CAD | 10 |
| $51.00 to $51.99 CAD | 36 | $24.00 to $24.99 CAD | 9 |
| $50.00 to $50.99 CAD | 35 | $23.00 to $23.99 CAD | 8 |
| $49.00 to $49.99 CAD | 34 | $22.00 to $22.99 CAD | 7 |
| $48.00 to $48.99 CAD | 33 | $21.00 to $21.99 CAD | 6 |
| $47.00 to $47.99 CAD | 32 | $20.00 to $20.99 CAD | 5 |
| $46.00 to $46.99 CAD | 31 | $19.00 to $19.99 CAD | 4 |
| $45.00 to $45.99 CAD | 30 | $18.00 to $18.99 CAD | 3 |
| $44.00 to $44.99 CAD | 29 | $17.00 to $17.99 CAD | 2 |
| $43.00 to $43.99 CAD | 28 | $16.00 to $16.99 CAD | 1 |
| Maximum Score Available | 55 | ||
| Area of Employment within B.C. | Points |
|---|---|
| Area 1: Metro Vancouver Regional District | 0 |
| Area 2: Squamish, Abbotsford, Agassiz, Mission, and Chilliwack | 5 |
| Area 3: Areas of B.C. not included in Area 1 or 2 | 15 |
| Additional points: Regional Experience or Regional Alumni | 10 |
| Maximum Score Available | 25 |
The BC PNP points calculator aims to help you check your eligibility to apply for a PNP nomination. Thus, with a quick eligibility report and guidance from our CICC-licensed Immigration Consultant, you will get a PNP nomination and Canada PR in no time.
In case you are unable to claim points, you will get to know the areas of improvement. As a result, you can work on factors such as education, work experience, language skills, valid job offer details, etc. This way, you can easily work towards growing your BC PNP nomination chances.
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