Foreign Worker Recruitment

British Columbia welcomes skilled workers who want to work here.

• In 2007, 1,881 skilled immigrants became permanent residents of B.C. This is higher than the target of 1,730.
• By 2012, the Provincial Nominee Program expects that number to reach 15,000.

The Provincial Nominee Program helps skilled workers and business people immigrate to British Columbia quickly.

More information on government recruitment programs is available in the Working section of this website.