Thunder Bay, Ontario, has unveiled its list of eligible occupations under the new Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), a program designed to attract skilled foreign workers to address labor shortages in smaller Canadian communities. This initiative offers a pathway to permanent residency (PR) for individuals who secure job offers from designated employers in Thunder Bay.
Key Employment Sectors and Eligible Occupations
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) has identified five primary sectors with high demand for skilled workers:
1. Business and Finance Administration
Administrative Assistants (NOC 13110)
Financial Advisors (NOC 11102)
General Office Support Workers (NOC 14100)
2. Healthcare
Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses (NOC 31301)
Licensed Practical Nurses (NOC 32101)
Nurse Aides, Orderlies, and Patient Service Associates (NOC 33102)
Pharmacy Technical Assistants and Pharmacy Assistants (NOC 33103)
Kinesiologists and Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment (NOC 31204)
3. Education, Law, Social, Community, and Government Services
Early Childhood Educators and Assistants (NOC 42202)
Home Support Workers, Caregivers, and Related Occupations (NOC 44101)
Social and Community Service Workers (NOC 42201)
Social Workers (NOC 41300)
Therapists in Counselling and Related Specialized Therapies (NOC 41301)
4. Sales and Service
Cooks (NOC 63200)
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers, and Related Support Occupations (NOC 65201)
Food Service Supervisors (NOC 62020)
Light Duty Cleaners (NOC 65310)
Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers (NOC 60020)
Retail Sales Supervisors (NOC 62010)
Retail Salespersons and Visual Merchandisers (NOC 64100)
Store Shelf Stockers, Clerks, and Order Fillers (NOC 65102)
5. Trades, Transport, Equipment Operators, and Related Occupations
Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics, and Mechanical Repairers (NOC 72410)
Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (NOC 72400)
Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers (NOC 75110)
Heavy Equipment Operators (NOC 73400)
About RCIP
The RCIP is an employer-driven program, meaning that foreign nationals cannot apply directly. Instead, designated employers in Thunder Bay must initiate the application process by submitting a candidate’s profile to the CEDC for community recommendation. Currently, the list of designated employers has not been released, but updates are expected as the program progresses.
Điều kiện
To qualify for PR under the RCIP, candidates must:
- – Secure a valid job offer from a designated employer in Thunder Bay.
- – Have at least one year (1,560 hours) of relevant work experience within the past three years.
- – Demonstrate language proficiency through an approved English or French language test.
- – Possess a Canadian educational credential or its foreign equivalent.
- – Provide proof of sufficient settlement funds for themselves and their family members.
Special considerations may apply for healthcare workers and international graduates from local institutions, potentially offering exemptions or adjusted criteria.
