Immigration to British Columbia for health care workers

The Health Authority stream of the B.C. provincial program is designed for healthcare professionals.

Eligibility

There are two options for participating in the Health Authority stream:

• for candidates who meet the requirements of one of the federal programs and have an Express Entry profile;
• for candidates without an Express Entry profile.

Candidates without an Express Entry profile must meet the following criteria:

• get a job offer from one of the public health authorities in British Columbia;
• have necessary licenses and certificates obtained in British Columbia, if required for occupation;
• for TEER 2, 3, 4, or 5 occupations according to the NOC classification: demonstrate English or French language skills at CLB level 4 (basic level);
• have enough money to financially support yourself and the dependant family members (see below).

Those who apply for this stream through the Express Entry system must additionally meet the minimum requirements of one of three federal programs:

• Federal Skilled Worker;
• Federal Skilled Trades;
• Canadian Experience Class.

Public health authorities

To immigrate under the Health Authority stream, candidates must receive a job offer and support from one of the following organizations:

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