Key stats & summary (BC PNP — Skilled stream)

• Most active hiring hubs: Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby

• Most listed roles: Administrative Assistant, Customer Service Representative, Cook, Bookkeeper, Early Childhood Educator

• Companies posting the most: KPMG, Fraser Health, Northern Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, London Drugs

• Eligible Jobs : Currently there are 4,546 PR eligible jobs under BC PNP SWS @QuestJobs

Top 10 companies by number of listings

KPMG Canada — Professional services (audit, tax, advisory, tech consulting)
Typical roles: analysts/consultants, auditors, IT/business advisory, risk, ops.
Why it matters: Strong demand for TEER 0–2 roles; employer brand + multi-office footprint in BC aids long-term career pathways.

Fraser Health Authority — Public healthcare system (Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley)
Typical roles: nurses, allied health, care aides, admin, IT, facilities.
Why it matters: One of BC’s largest health employers; steady hiring in regulated + support roles tied to provincial priorities.

Northern Health — Public healthcare system (Northern BC)
Typical roles: nurses, lab/diagnostic techs, mental health, community care, admin.
Why it matters: Regional/remote incentives and persistent shortages increase demand—often faster movement from offer → nomination.

Vancouver Coastal Health — Public healthcare system (Metro Vancouver/Coast)
Typical roles: clinical (RN, LPN, technologists), non-clinical (procurement, HR, IT).
Why it matters: Broad hospital/clinic network; many TEER 0–2 roles with union scales that meet wage thresholds.

London Drugs — Retail pharmacy & consumer electronics
Typical roles: pharmacists, pharmacy assistants/techs, supervisors, store ops, e-com.
Why it matters: Province-wide locations; steady demand for pharmacists/assistants—often clear NOCs and regulated licensing paths.

HUB International — Insurance brokerage & risk management
Typical roles: account managers, brokers, CSRs, compliance, IT/analytics.
Why it matters: Financial/business services roles (TEER 0–2) that meet wage bands; multi-office BC presence helps employer eligibility.

Shoppers Drug Mart — Retail pharmacy (Loblaw)
Typical roles: pharmacists, pharmacy assistants/techs, store managers, front-store.
Why it matters: Consistent postings across BC; pharmacy is a high-demand vertical with clear licensing + PR-aligned NOCs.

Pomerleau — General contractor (construction)
Typical roles: project managers/coordinators, estimators, site supers, HSE, trades.
Why it matters: Construction is priority in many draws; abundant TEER 0–2 roles with competitive wages and clear job offers.

TELUS — Telecom & technology
Typical roles: network engineers, product, data/AI, sales, field techs, CX.
Why it matters: National employer with deep BC roots; tech + customer ops roles often meet skill/wage criteria for Skilled stream.

Seaspan ULC — Shipbuilding & marine services (North Vancouver/Victoria)
Typical roles: welders/fabricators, marine engineers, planners, QA/QC, supply chain.
Why it matters: Large industrial employer with unionized trades and engineering roles; strong alignment to in-demand NOCs.

Top job titles (by frequency)

Early Childhood Educator

Painter

Carpenter 

Cabinet Maker

Drywall Installer

Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacist

QuestJobs insight: These roles map well to employer-driven PNP pathways because they are consistently posted, year-round, and often have clear NOC alignment and stable, full-time schedules.

Top locations (by listings)

Vancouver, BC 

Surrey, BC 

Burnaby, BC 

Victoria

Langley, BC 

Prince George, BC

QuestJobs insight: The Lower Mainland dominates volume, but Prince George showing up signals regional options—useful for candidates targeting smaller centers (sometimes faster employer engagement).

BC PNP Skilled Worker Stream Jobs

Health Care Aide | Kamloops Senior Village | https://questjobs.io/pr-pathway/bc-pnp-skilled-worker-stream/health-care-aide-15

Sheet Metal Worker | Tiki Taka Cons. | https://questjobs.io/pr-pathway/bc-pnp-skilled-worker-stream/sheet-metal-worker-3

Carpenter | PB - 2 Drywall & Construction Ltd. | https://questjobs.io/pr-pathway/bc-pnp-skilled-worker-stream/carpenter-103

Early Childhood Educator | BrightPath Kids | https://questjobs.io/pr-pathway/bc-pnp-skilled-worker-stream/early-childhood-educator-infanttoddler-eceit-lawrence-ave-bc?jobTitle=early

Cabinet Maker | Nomad Vanz | https://questjobs.io/pr-pathway/bc-pnp-skilled-worker-stream/cabinet-maker-installer?jobTitle=cabinet

What is the BC PNP Skilled stream?

The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Skilled stream targets applicants with a valid job offer from a BC employer in an eligible occupation, plus work experience/education and language meeting stream criteria. It’s employer-driven: the job, employer, wage level, and genuineness of the role matter.

Typical requirements (high-level):

• Employer: Established and compliant in BC (active business, good standing, meets domestic recruitment and wage standards).

• Job: Full-time, indeterminate (non-seasonal), meets BC wage benchmarks for the NOC/region.

• Candidate: Relevant experience/education, language as required by the occupation level, and intent to live/work in BC.

How to use this data to boost your odds (QuestJobs POV)

• Create trial account at QuestJobs. Make sure to save your CV to be able to use the portal's special features - CV Analyzer and Job Matching.

• Go where hiring is hottest: Vancouver/Surrey/Burnaby lead volume; if you want faster traction, also scan secondary centers (Prince George, Kamloops, Nanaimo) where competition can be lower.

• Employer alignment: Shortlist companies that appear repeatedly. Frequent posters tend to understand provincial nomination processes and onboarding timelines.

• Map job → NOC → stream: Before applying, confirm NOC fit and wage thresholds, then align with the Skilled stream requirements.

• Use QuestJobs filters: Narrow to BC, tag PNP-eligible, and prioritize employers and roles with steady posting history (signal for operational continuity and ongoing vacancies).