Rural and Northern

With the rural and northern immigration pilot, the government of Canada works with small and remote communities in Ontario, western Canada and the three provinces to attract and save foreign workers.

About

RNIP Programs

RNIP is a community-driven program in which participating communities take the lead in attracting new immigrants and matching them with local job vacancies.

The following eleven communities are participating in the pilot:

  • Timmins, Ontario
  • Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
  • Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • Brandon, Manitoba
  • Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
  • Claresholm, Alberta
  • Vernon, British Columbia
  • Altona/Rhineland, Manitoba
  • North Bay, Ontario
  • Sudbury, Ontario
  • West Kootenay

Eligibility Requirements

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Have one year of constant working experience in the past 3 years.

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Have graduated from a publicly funded post-secondary organization in the recommending community.

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Have a proper job offer to work in one of the designated communities.

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Meet the language requirement for the NOC skill level of the job being offered.

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Have enough funds to settle and support their family in the community.

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Have to meet community specific criteria

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the Rural And Northern Immigration Pilot?
In the rural and northern immigration pilot, the government of Canada works with small and remote communities in Ontario, western Canada, and the three provinces to attract and save foreign workers.
When Was This Program Launched?
This program was built on the successes of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot program which was launched in the year 2017.
How Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program Works?
All the principal applicants arriving in Canada under the pilot program must have a valid job offer from a designated employer and an individualized settlement plan for themselves and their families. When a designated employer finds a candidate who meets their employment requirements and program criteria, that employer will first need to offer him or her a job. Under this program, employers do not need to go through the process of obtaining a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
What Are The Communities Program Requirements To Apply?
To apply, a community should have a population of fifty thousand or less and be placed at least 75km from the metropolitan area, or have a population of 2 lac or less and be considered to remove from other bigger cities.
What Was The Reason For Launching This Program?
The rural and northern immigration pilot was launched in 2019 as an idea to motivate economic growth in those areas by attracting skilled workers.
Do This Pilot Program Accept Applications From Rural And Northern Areas?
Yes, this pilot program accepts applications from rural and northern communities who eagerly want to participate. The motto of this program is to help smaller communities to attract newcomers and support their settlement.
What Are The Eligibility Requirements For This Program?
Candidates should have one year of constant working experience in the past 3 years, they should have graduated from a publicly funded post-secondary organization in the recommending community, have a proper job offer to work in one of the designated communities, and meet the language requirement for the NOC skill level of the job being offered.
Which Communities Can Participate In The Program?
The following eleven communities can participate in this program:

Timmins, Ontario, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Brandon, Manitoba, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Claresholm, Alberta
Vernon, British Columbia, Altona/Rhineland, Manitoba, North Bay, Ontario, Sudbury, Ontario, and West Kootenay.

Work Experience

  • Eligible candidates should have a minimum of one year of paid work experience in the last three years.
  • The work experience should be in one occupation but could be with different employers and could be obtained inside or outside Canada.
  • The work experience could be accumulated during the three years preceding the application, regardless of employment breaks.

Education Requirements

  • A candidate should have a Canadian high school diploma.
  • Diplomas obtained outside Canada should have their equivalency confirmed by an ECA report from a designated institution.
  • The ECA – Educational Credential Assessment should be less than five years old at the time of application.

Requirements

Job Requirements

  • Candidates should have a genuine, and full-time job offer in one of the participating communities.
  • The salary should meet the wage listed for that NOC in the Canada job bank.
  • The applicant’s former experience should show that they can very well perform the duties of the job offered.

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