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Regional Occupations under Pressure List for British Columbia
A new process has been developed to assist employers who are experiencing difficulty filling job vacancies. HRSDC/Service Canada is implementing regional occupations lists to reduce the amount of time for an employer to hire a foreign worker
Employers wishing to hire foreign workers for occupations that appear on a regional occupations list will only be required to conduct minimum advertising efforts rather than the more comprehensive recruitment efforts normally required under the Foreign Worker Program. However, employers will still need to satisfy all other Foreign Worker Program criteria.
Employers who wish to hire temporary foreign workers in occupations appearing on a regional occupations list will be considered to have conducted appropriate recruitment efforts if they:
- Advertise on the Government of Canada's national Job Bank (or the equivalent in Saskatchewan, Quebec, or the Northwest Territories) for a minimum of 7 calendar days;
and*/or - Demonstrate that they have established, on-going recruitment mechanisms already in place (e.g., using recognized job internet sites, unions, professional associations, corporate website, professional journals, newspapers, newsletters).
* For positions classified as being skill level C or D under the National Occupational Classification1 system, employers will be required to satisfy both conditions.
1 The listed occupations are based on the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. The NOC is the nationally accepted taxonomy and organizational framework of occupations in the Canadian labour market. For more information on the NOC system, please visit: http://www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/.
Occupations under Pressure
Management Occupations
| NOC Code | Description |
| 0013 | Sr Managers – Financial, Communications Carriers And Other Business Services |
| 0014 | Sr Managers – Health, Education, Social & Community Services & Membership Org. |
| 0015 | Senior Managers – Trade, Broadcasting And Other Services, N.E.C.* |
| 0016 | Sr Managers – Goods Production, Utilities, Transportation And Construction |
| 0111 | Financial Managers |
| 0112 | Human Resources Managers |
| 0113 | Purchasing Manager |
| 0114 | Other Administrative Services Managers |
| 0123 | Other Business Services Managers |
| 0211 | Engineering Managers |
| 0212 | Architecture And Science Managers |
| 0311 | Managers In Health Care |
| 0312 | Administrators In Post-Secondary Education And Vocational Training |
| 0313 | School Principals & Administrators Of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| 0512 | Managers In Publishing, Motion Pictures, Broadcasting And Performing Arts |
| 0513 | Recreation And Sport Program And Service Directors |
| 0611 | Sales, Marketing And Advertising Managers |
| 0631 | Restaurant And Food Service Managers |
| 0632 | Accommodation Service Managers |
| 0651 | Other Services Managers |
| 0711 | Construction Managers |
| 0713 | Transportation Managers |
| 0721 | Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers |
| 0911 | Manufacturing Managers |
Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
| NOC Code | Description |
| 1111 | Financial Auditors And Accountants |
1114 | Other Financial Officers |
1121 | Specialists in Human Resources |
1122 | Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management |
1211 | Supervisors, General Office And Administrative Support Clerks |
1213 | Supervisors, Library, Correspondence And Related Information Clerks |
1221 | Administrative Officers |
1222 | Executive Assistants |
1224 | Property Administrators |
1225 | Purchasing Agents and Officers |
1226 | Conference And Event Planners |
1231 | Bookkeepers |
1236 | Customs, Ship and Other Brokers |
1241 | Secretaries (Except Legal And Medical) |
1414 | Receptionists And Switchboard Operators |
1432 | Payroll Clerks |
1434 | Banking, Insurance And Other Financial Clerks |
1441 | Administrative Clerks |
1453 | Customer Service, Information And Related Clerks |
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
NOC Code | Description |
2113 | Geologists, Geochemists and Geophysicists |
2115 | Other Professional Occupations In Physical Sciences |
2121 | Biologists and Related Scientists |
2131 | Civil Engineers |
2132 | Mechanical Engineers |
2133 | Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
2134 | Chemical Engineers |
2143 | Mining Engineers |
2144 | Geological Engineers |
2145 | Petroleum Engineers |
2146 | Aerospace Engineers |
2147 | Computer Engineers |
2148 | Other Professional Engineers, N.E.C. |
2151 | Architects |
2152 | Landscape Architects |
2154 | Land Surveyors |
2171 | Information Systems Analysts and Consultants |
2173 | Software Engineers |
2174 | Computer Programmers And Interactive Media Developers |
2175 | Web Designers and Developers |
2211 | Applied Chemical Technologists and Technicians |
2212 | Geological And Mineral Technologists And Technicians |
2221 | Biological Technologists And Technicians |
2223 | Forestry Technologists And Technicians |
2225 | Landscape And Horticultural Technicians And Specialists |
2231 | Civil Engineering Technologists And Technicians |
2232 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists And Technicians |
2233 | Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians |
2234 | Construction Estimators |
2242 | Electronic Service Technicians (Household And Business Equipment) |
2243 | Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics |
2251 | Architectural Technologists and Technicians |
2252 | Industrial Designers |
2253 | Drafting Technologists and Technicians |
2254 | Survey Technologists And Technicians |
2262 | Engineering Inspectors And Regulatory Officers |
2263 | Inspectors In Public & Environmental Health & Occupational Health & Safety |
2264 | Construction Inspectors |
2271 | Air Pilots, Flight Engineers And Flying Instructors |
2273 | Deck Officers, Water Transport |
2274 | Engineer Officers, Water Transport |
2281 | Computer and Network Operators and Web Technicians |
Health Occupations
NOC Code | Description |
3111 | Specialist Physicians |
3112 | General Practitioners and Family Physicians |
3113 | Dentists |
3114 | Veterinarians |
3122 | Chiropractors |
3131 | Pharmacists |
3141 | Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists |
3142 | Physiotherapists |
3143 | Occupational Therapists |
3144 | Other Professional Occupations In Therapy And Assessment |
3152 | Registered Nurses |
3213 | Animal Health Technologists |
3215 | Medical Radiation Technologists |
3216 | Medical Sonographers |
3222 | Dental Hygienists And Dental Therapists |
3223 | Dental Technicians |
3232 | Midwives and Practitioners of Natural Healing |
3235 | Other Technical Occupations In Therapy And Assessment |
3413 | Nurse Aides And Orderlies |
3414 | Other Aides And Assistants In Support Of Health Services (now includes 6631) |
Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion
NOC Code | Description |
4122 | Post-Secondary Teaching And Research Assistants |
4131 | College And Other Vocational Instructors |
4142 | Elementary School And Kindergarten Teachers |
4143 | School and Guidance Counsellors |
4151 | Psychologists |
4153 | Family, Marriage And Other Related Counsellors |
4154 | Ministers Of Religion |
4161 | Natural and Applied Science Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers |
4163 | Economic Development Officers And Marketing Researchers And Consultants |
4165 | Health Policy Researchers, Consultants And Program Officers |
4167 | Recreation And Sports Program Supervisors And Consultants |
4211 | Paralegal And Related Occupations |
4212 | Community And Social Service Workers |
4213 | Employment Counsellors |
4215 | Instructors And Teachers Of Disabled Persons |
4217 | Other Religious Occupations |
Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
NOC Code | Description |
5121 | Writers |
5123 | Journalists |
5125 | Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters |
5131 | Producers, Directors, Choreographers And Related Occupations |
5132 | Conductors, Composers and Arrangers |
5133 | Musicians and Singers |
5134 | Dancers |
5135 | Actors and Comedians |
5136 | Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists |
5221 | Photographers |
5223 | Graphic Arts Technicians |
5224 | Broadcast Technicians |
5227 | Support & Assisting Occupations In Motion Pictures, Broadcasting & The Perform Arts |
5231 | Announcers and Other Broadcasters |
5232 | Others Performers |
5241 | Graphic Designers And Illustrating Artists |
5242 | Interior Designers |
5243 | Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit And Other Creative Designers |
5244 | Artisans and Craftspersons |
5245 | Patternmakers - Textile, Leather and Fur Products |
5251 | Athletes |
5252 | Coaches |
5254 | Program Leaders And Instructors In Recreation And Sport |
Sales and Service Occupations
NOC Code | Description |
6211 | Retail Trade Supervisors |
6212 | Food Service Supervisors |
6231 | Insurance Agents And Brokers |
6232 | Real Estate Agents and Salespersons |
6233 | Retail and Wholesale Buyers |
6251 | Butchers and Meat Cutters, Retail and Wholesale |
6271 | Hairstylists And Barbers |
6421 | Retail Salespersons And Sales Clerks |
6435 | Hotel Front Desk Clerks |
6441 | Tour And Travel Guides |
6442 | Outdoor Sport And Recreational Guides |
6451 | Maîtres D'Hôtel And Hosts/Hostesses |
6453 | Food and Beverage Servers |
6465 | Other Protective Service Occupations |
6471 | Visiting Homemakers, Housekeepers And Related Occupations |
6472 | Elementary And Secondary School Teacher Assistants |
6474 | Babysitters, Nannies And Parents' Helpers |
6481 | Image, Social And Other Personal Consultants |
6483 | Pet Groomers And Animal Care Workers |
6622 | Grocery Clerks And Shelf Stockers |
6641 | Food Service Counter Attendants And Food Preparers |
6661 | Light Duty Cleaners |
6662 | Specialized Cleaners |
6663 | Janitors, Caretakers And Building Superintendents |
6672 | Other Attendants In Accommodation And Travel (Except Airline Travel) |
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
NOC Code | Description |
7211 | Supervisors, Machinists and Related Occupations |
7212 | Contractors and Supervisors, Electrical Trades and Telecommunications Occupations |
7214 | Contractors and Supervisors, Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting Trades |
7215 | Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades |
7216 | Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades |
7217 | Contractors and Supervisors, Heavy Construction Equipment Crews |
7219 | Contractors and Supervisors, Other Construction Trades, Installers, Repairers and Servicers |
7221 | Supervisors, Railway Transport Operations |
7231 | Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors |
7242 | Industrial Electricians |
7244 | Electrical Power Line And Cable Workers |
7252 | Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers |
7253 | Gas Fitters |
7261 | Sheet Metal Workers |
7264 | Ironworkers |
7265 | Welders |
7271 | Carpenters |
7272 | Cabinetmakers |
7282 | Cement Finishers |
7283 | Tilesetters |
7284 | Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers |
7291 | Roofers and Shinglers |
7292 | Glaziers |
7295 | Floor Covering Installers |
7312 | Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics |
7313 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics |
7314 | Railway Carmen/Women |
7315 | Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors |
7316 | Machine Fitters |
7318 | Elevator Constructors and Mechanics |
7333 | Electrical Mechanics |
7335 | Other Small Engine And Equipment Mechanics |
7341 | Upholsterers |
7342 | Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers And Milliners |
7344 | Jewellers, Watch Repairers And Related Occupations |
7361 | Railway and Yard Locomotive Engineers |
7362 | Railway Conductors and Brakemen/Women |
7371 | Crane Operators |
7372 | Drillers And Blasters - Surface Mining, Quarrying And Construction |
7383 | Other Trades And Related Occupations |
7411 | Truck Drivers |
7413 | Taxi And Limousine Drivers And Chauffeurs |
7414 | Delivery Drivers |
7431 | Railway Yard Workers |
7433 | Deck Crew, Water Transport |
7434 | Engine Room Crew, Water Transport |
7441 | Residential And Commercial Installers And Servicers |
7445 | Other Repairers And Servicers |
7611 | Construction Trades Helpers And Labourers |
7612 | Other Trades Helpers And Labourers |
Occupations unique to Primary Industry
NOC Code | Description |
8251 | Farmers and Farm Managers |
8252 | Agricultural And Related Service Contractors And Managers |
8253 | Farm Supervisors And Specialized Livestock Workers |
8256 | Supervisors, Landscape and Horticulture |
8613 | Aquaculture And Marine Harvest Labourers |
Occupations unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
NOC Code | Description |
9213 | Supervisors, Food, Beverage And Tobacco Processing |
9231 | Central Control And Process Operators, Mineral And Metal Processing |
9462 | Industrial Butchers And Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers And Related Workers |
9482 | Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors And Testers |
9483 | Electronics Assemblers, Fabricators, Inspectors And Testers |
9491 | Boat Assemblers And Inspectors |
9493 | Other Wood Products Assemblers And Inspectors |
9494 | Furniture Finishers And Refinishers |
9495 | Plastic Products Assemblers, Finishers And Inspectors |
9496 | Painters And Coaters, Manufacturing |
9511 | Machining Tool Operators |
9616 | Labourers In Textile Processing |
9619 | Other Labourers In Processing, Manufacturing And Utilities |
For more information, please visit:
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