A Multicultural Magnet for Top Talent in Canada
From some of the world’s top scientists to thousands of computer science and engineering graduates each year, British Columbia provides a highly skilled workforce and strong talent pipeline.
- Vancouver ranks in the top ten best markets for tech talent in North America, ahead of Ottawa and Montreal.
- 25 colleges and universities, including the University of British Columbia, which ranks consistently among the top five percent of universities in the world.
- A hotspot for students worldwide, with the second-largest concentration of international students in Canada.
- The workforce in B.C. is some of best educated in the world, with about 75% of B.C. employees having post-secondary education.
B.C. Workforce Statistics
B.C. Talent Pipeline Statistics
Talent Through Immigration
B.C. and Canada offer progressive and robust immigration programs, such as the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program which offers a pathway to permanent residency in B.C. to high-demand international workers and experienced entrepreneurs. The Welcome BC site provides information on pathways for immigration to the province.
B.C. Universities and Colleges
B.C. boasts 25 universities and colleges, including the University of British Columbia, which consistently ranks among the top five percent of universities in the world; Simon Fraser University, which ranks among the top 10 universities in Canada; and British Columbia Institute of Technology, which offers a range of career credentials in a variety of industries and trades.
B.C. is a hotspot for students worldwide, with the second-largest concentration of international students in Canada. B.C. offers many options for higher education in a wide variety of fields.
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