Healthcare occupations for immigration to British Columbia

British Columbia holds immigration draws every week. Most of the draws invite professionals from priority health occupations.

What specialties are in demand in the region:

• managers in health care;
• specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine;
• specialists in surgery;
• general practitioners and family physicians;
• dentists;
• audiologists and speech-language pathologists;
• pharmacists;
• dieticians and nutritionists;
• psychologists;
• chiropractors;
• physiotherapists;
• occupational therapists;
• kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment;
• other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating;
• nursing coordinators and supervisors;
• registered nurses and psychiatric nurses;
• nurse practitioners;
• physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals;
• licensed practical nurses;
• paramedical occupations;
• respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists;
• other technical occupations in therapy and assessment;
• denturists;
• dental hygienists and therapists;
• dental technologists and technicians;
• medical laboratory technologists;
• medical radiation technologists;
• medical sonographers;
• cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists;
• pharmacy technicians;
• other medical technologists and technicians;
• traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists;
• dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants;
• medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations;
• nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates;
• pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants;
• social workers;
• therapists in counseling and related specialized therapies;
• social and community service workers.

Professionals in the occupations listed can apply for immigration to British Columbia through the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, and Entry Level and Semi-Skilled streams. In all cases, you must get a job offer in the province before applying.

In addition to healthcare professionals, British Columbia holds draws for tech professionals, early childhood educators and assistants, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians. There are also biweekly general draws for all candidates regardless of occupation.

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