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Occupation

Software Developers

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Direct answerSoftware Developers are typically TEER 1, usually classified under Innovate High Economic Impact.
Typical TEER
TEER 1
Usually classified under
High Economic Impact (Innovate)

There's no separate BC tech stream anymore: software and other high-impact occupations are scored inside Innovate, either through the 132–138 score route or the no-minimum-score wage route ($55–70/hr).

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