British Columbia · NOC 63200
Cook Jobs in British Columbia — 2026
No cook postings in British Columbia in the last four weeks. The salary benchmark, licensing notes and NOC code below still apply — and the other provinces are one click away.
- Jobs available
- 0
- Median salary
- $44,054
- NOC code
- 63200
About cook work in British Columbia
Salary range
Postings for cooks in British Columbia run from about $41,600 at the 25th percentile to $47,840 at the 75th, with a median of $44,054 per year (2026-05, 613 postings).
NOC code
63200 — Cooks. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), and Job Bank.
Licensing and qualifications
No licence is required, though Cook is a Red Seal trade and a journeyperson certificate is an asset. Most provinces require a food-handler certificate.
What employers ask for: Kitchen experience at the volume the posting describes, a food safety certificate, and for senior lines a culinary diploma or Red Seal.
LMIA and immigration
None of the current cook postings in British Columbia are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and the LMIA employer list.
Live postings
Cook jobs in British Columbia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for a cook in British Columbia?
- The median salary for cooks in British Columbia is $44,054 per year, with most postings between $41,600 and $47,840 (2026-05).
- Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a cook in British Columbia?
- No licence is required, though Cook is a Red Seal trade and a journeyperson certificate is an asset. Most provinces require a food-handler certificate.
- What is the NOC code for cook?
- The NOC 2021 code for cook is 63200 (Cooks). This is the code used for Express Entry, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), and Job Bank.