Answer a few simple questions to estimate your BC PNP score. No jargon — just plain English. Takes about 2 minutes.
Search by job title or NOC code
Type your job title to find the matching occupation
Your past work experience must be in the same job type to count toward your score.
Paid work in the same type of job as your BC offer, within the last 10 years
How many years have you worked in this type of job?
Have you worked in Canada for at least 1 year?
Legally authorized paid work for a Canadian employer anywhere in Canada.
Are you currently working in BC for the same employer listed in your application?
Must be full-time (30+ hrs/week) in the exact same job type.
Only your highest fully completed credential counts
What is the highest diploma or degree you have fully completed?
Do you hold a BC professional designation for this job?
Examples: Red Seal trades certificate, dental hygienist, ECE certificate, practical nurse licence, pharmacy technician, veterinary technologist, TCM practitioner, health care aide.
IELTS or CELPIP for English - TEF Canada or TCF Canada for French
What is your English CLB level?
Use the lowest score across all 4 skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing. Haven't taken a test? Select 'No test'.
Did you also take a French language test?
Optional. If both English and French are CLB 4 or higher, you get +10 bonus points.
Base hourly pay only - bonuses, tips, and overtime do not count
Hourly wage (CAD)
Based on your main work location (or home address if remote)
Which area best describes where you will work?
Your SIRS score estimate
out of 200
Human Capital — 0 / 120
Economic Factors — 0 / 80
Is your score competitive? (2025–26)
Targeted bi-weekly draws for healthcare workers, construction tradespeople, childcare workers, and veterinary staff. Cut-offs typically 85-115 pts - more accessible than general pools.
Covers high-impact roles including software engineers, IT professionals, engineers, and senior managers. Requires 135+ pts or meeting the wage threshold for the stream.
For candidates already in the federal Express Entry pool with a BC job offer. An EEBC nomination adds 600 CRS points, virtually guaranteeing an ITA from IRCC.