Peace Liard unveils key sectors and jobs for RCIP participation. The Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) is a program designed to attract skilled foreign workers to rural Canadian communities.

Located in British Columbia, the Peace Liard RCIP region comprises multiple communities including:

• Fort St. John
• Dawson Creek
• Chetwynd
• Tumbler Ridge
• Taylor
• Pouce Coupe
• Hudson’s Hope
• Fort Nelson

The initiative also covers surrounding rural areas within the Peace River Regional District and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality.

The RCIP is an employer-led pathway to permanent residency. It allows foreign workers with full-time, permanent job offers from designated employers in the listed communities to apply for Canadian permanent residence, so long as they meet program-specific and federal eligibility criteria.

Peace Liard’s Chosen Priority Sectors

Peace Liard has finalized its priority sectors, aligning with regional economic needs and labor market demands. These sectors include:

• Natural resources and agriculture
• Natural and applied sciences
• Education, law and social, community, and government services
• Sales and service
• Trades and transport

These designated sectors will guide which employers and occupations are eligible under the RCIP within the Peace Liard region.

Peace Liard’s Selected Priority Occupations

As  Peace Liard unveils key sectors and jobs for RCIP participation, below is the list for the same. Take a look!

Importance Of Sector And Profession Selection In RCIP

Each year, communities participating in the RCIP must identify five key sectors and 25 approved occupations based on their local labor needs.

Only employers operating within these designated sectors and who offer jobs that align with the listed National Occupation Codes (NOCs) can become designated RCIP employers. Moreover, the job offer must be full-time and permanent to qualify.

Aside from a valid job offer in a listed occupation from a designated employer, foreign workers must also satisfy these eligibility criteria:

• At least 1 year (1,560 hours) of relevant work experience in the last three years, or meet the international graduate exemption.
• Meet language proficiency requirements based on the job offered.
• Possess either a Canadian educational credential or an equivalent foreign credential.
• Demonstrate sufficient settlement funds.

Applicants approved at the community level may proceed to submit a permanent residence application to the federal government.

At the time of writing, Peace Liard has not yet announced its list of designated RCIP employers.

Other Communities Declaring RCIP Priorities

Several other participating RCIP communities have also announced their priority sectors and NOCs, including:

• Brandon, Manitoba
• Claresholm, Alberta
• North Bay, Ontario
• North Okanagan-Shuswap, British Columbia
• Pictou County, Nova Scotia
• Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
• Steinbach, Manitoba
• Timmins, Ontario
• Thunder Bay, Ontario

Peace Liard’s announcement adds to the momentum as rural Canada opens more doors for skilled immigrants.

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