The mayor of Fort St. John, Lori Ackerman, has announced that a pilot project to bring more international skilled workers to the Northern B.C. town is in the process of being established. At this time there are only a few details about the program are known.
He added "We're working on it, and once it is ironed out with all the details, it'll gladly be public,” He also stated that Fort St. John will be looking towards newcomers with skilled trades experience, such as electricians and welders.
The British Colombia nomination program allows the province to select candidates for Canadian immigration who may benefit the local labour market.
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