Occupation

Construction Trades

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Direct answerBuild Trades are typically TEER 2 or 3 depending on the specific certified trade, usually classified under Build Construction trades.

Worked example for Construction Trades: take the category, TEER, and wage facts on this page and enter them in the BC PNP calculator with your years of skilled work and language level. The result is a SIRS estimate out of 200 points. Compare it with recent invitation ranges for your pillar. It does not guarantee an invitation.

Typical TEER

TEER 2 or 3 depending on the specific certified trade

Usually classified under

Construction trades (Build)

Covers nine priority certified construction trades under the Build pillar. The 2026 score minimum has ranged 88–121. BC's 35% outside-Metro-Vancouver nomination target makes region a meaningful lever for this category.

Priority-occupation lists change. Confirm your exact NOC 2021 code and current category against WelcomeBC before relying on the calculator's estimate. See the priority occupation finder.

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Build pillar overview

The single category inside Build, with its 2026 score range.

Outside Metro Vancouver

See the region bonus points on top of the 35% policy target.

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Score your Build profile against the full 200-point grid.

Questions

What should I know about Construction Trades?

Construction Trades are typically TEER 2 or 3 depending on the specific certified trade, usually classified under Build Construction trades.

What is the Typical TEER for Construction Trades?

TEER 2 or 3 depending on the specific certified trade. Confirm this against the current WelcomeBC category list before you rely on it.

What is the Usually classified under for Construction Trades?

Construction trades (Build). Confirm this against the current WelcomeBC category list before you rely on it.

How do I use this with the calculator?

Read the direct answer, check the facts, then open the score calculator. Enter the usual TEER for this page plus your own wage, experience, education, and language. The calculator applies the SIRS grid in force since 4 December 2025 and the 23 April 2026 Care, Build, and Innovate categories.

Does this replace an official BC PNP result?

No. This is an estimate from published SIRS figures and WelcomeBC announcements. Only WelcomeBC produces an official category placement or invitation.