General requirements

Employers must:

• be established in B.C.
• meet domestic labour market recruitment requirements
• offer full-time, indeterminate (permanent or with no set end date) employment
  • BC PNP Tech applicants in eligible tech occupations may have a one-year, full-time job offer
• offer a wage in line with industry standards
• complete and sign the Employer Declaration Form
• Valid Business Licence
• provide a signed job offer
• submit supporting documents about your business
  • a recommendation letter
  • a detailed job description
  • company information
  • a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation
  • a copy of the municipal business licence
• Minimum Number of Years in Operation in British Columbia
  • employer must have operated in B.C. for at least one year (two years if you are registering under the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (ELSS) category).
• Minimum Number of Full-Time Employees in British Columbia
  • within the Metro Vancouver Regional District: at least five indeterminate, full-time employees (or full-time equivalents) within B.C.
  • outside of the Metro Vancouver Regional District: at least three indeterminate, full-time employees (or full-time equivalents) within B.C.
• follow local laws and regulations
• Make Genuine Efforts to Recruit Locally
  • Recruitment advertisements: recruitment advertisements must be posted for at least 14 days and must meet the requirements.
• Genuine Need for the Position

 

Responsibilities

As an employer supporting an application to the BC PNP, you have a responsibility to:

• notify the BC PNP if there are any changes in your employee’s status. Changes includes:
  • demotions
  • terminations
  • layoffs
  • extended leaves (e.g. maternity leave, extended sick leave, etc.)
  • delayed start dates
  • closure of the supporting employer’s business
  • change of business ownership
• ensure the information you provide is truthful, complete and correct.

If it is determined that you misrepresented information and/or documentation, the BC PNP may refuse to accept an application supported by your business for up to two years.