BC PNP Targets Care and Construction Workers in New Draw

British Columbia issued targeted invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program on September 10, 2026. The latest BC PNP draw September 2026 targeted candidates working in childcare, healthcare, veterinary care and priority construction occupations.

The province published separate invitation totals and minimum scores for each occupational group. Receiving an invitation allows an eligible candidate to apply to the BC PNP, but it does not guarantee a provincial nomination or Canadian permanent residence.

BC PNP Draw Results for September 10, 2026

Targeted sector	Minimum score	Invitations
Childcare	99	182
Healthcare	76	143
Veterinary care	90	Fewer than 5
Construction trades	94	104

British Columbia does not disclose an exact number when fewer than five candidates are invited in a selection. The precise overall invitation total therefore cannot be calculated from the published figures.

Who Was Targeted in the BC PNP Draw?

The September 10 selections focused on workers supporting two of British Columbia’s principal immigration objectives: Care and Build.

Childcare Workers

The childcare selection issued 182 invitations with a minimum score of 99. It was limited to eligible early childhood educators.

To qualify for targeted selection as an early childhood educator, candidates generally need an eligible job offer and a valid one-year or five-year certificate issued by the British Columbia Early Childhood Educator Registry.

Healthcare Workers

The province issued 143 invitations to candidates in priority healthcare occupations. The minimum score was 76, the lowest published score among the September 10 selections.

The province’s priority healthcare list includes eligible occupations such as:

• Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses;
• Licensed practical nurses;
• Nurse practitioners;
• Physicians and specialists;
• Pharmacists;
• Physiotherapists and occupational therapists;
• Medical laboratory technologists;
• Medical sonographers;
• Social workers; and
• Nurse aides and patient service associates.

This list is not exhaustive. Candidates must confirm that their occupation, job offer and professional registration satisfy the current requirements.

Candidates with a job offer under NOC 33102—nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates—must generally be registered with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry to benefit from targeted selection.

Veterinary Care Workers

Fewer than five veterinary-care candidates were invited at a minimum score of 90.

British Columbia identifies veterinarians and animal health technologists and veterinary technicians as priority veterinary-care occupations. Certain candidates must possess the applicable Canadian professional designation.

Construction Workers

The construction selection issued 104 invitations with a minimum score of 94.

The province’s priority construction occupations include eligible workers such as:

• Welders;
• Electricians;
• Plumbers;
• Steamfitters and pipefitters;
• Carpenters;
• Construction millwrights;
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics; and
• Heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanics.

Targeted construction candidates generally require a valid trade certificate issued by SkilledTradesBC or an eligible apprenticeship registered with SkilledTradesBC that corresponds with the offered position.

Does an Invitation Guarantee a Provincial Nomination?

No. A BC PNP invitation only authorizes the candidate to submit a complete provincial application.

The province will assess whether the candidate and employer meet all applicable program requirements. This may include reviewing the candidate’s occupation, job offer, qualifications, work experience, language results, registration score and the employer’s eligibility.

A successful provincial application may lead to a nomination. The candidate must then complete the applicable permanent residence process with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

What Should Invited Candidates Do Next?

Candidates who received an invitation should carefully review the message in their BC PNP Online account and confirm the application deadline. Invited Skills Immigration candidates generally have up to 30 calendar days from the invitation date to submit a complete application.

Before submitting, candidates should:

1. Confirm that their registration information remains accurate;
2. Verify the National Occupational Classification code of the job offer;
3. Collect current employer and employment documents;
4. Confirm any required professional licence, certificate or registration;
5. Review language-test and immigration-status expiry dates;
6. Ensure that all information matches the details claimed in the registration; and
7. Submit the complete application before the deadline.

An invitation can be refused or an application can be declined if the candidate cannot demonstrate the points, employment details or qualifications claimed in the registration.

What If You Did Not Receive an Invitation?

Candidates who were not invited may remain in the registration pool while their registration is valid and they continue to meet the program requirements.

They should keep their profile accurate, update eligible changes and monitor future BC PNP selections. Future draws may use different occupational priorities, scores or selection factors.

Candidates can also review other pathways through the Always Canada Group Provincial Nominee Program guide.

Key Takeaway

The BC PNP draw September 2026 targeted candidates working in childcare, healthcare, veterinary care and construction. The province published minimum scores ranging from 76 to 99 and issued substantial invitations to early childhood educators, healthcare professionals and qualified construction workers.

Invited candidates should review the current BC PNP requirements and submit complete, consistent evidence within the deadline shown in their online account.

This article provides general information and does not constitute legal advice. Provincial and federal immigration requirements may change. Applicants should verify the current instructions with the BC PNP and IRCC before taking action.