About the pilot
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is a community-driven program. It’s designed to spread the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities by creating a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who want to work and live in 1 of the participating communities.

The communities participating in the pilot are:

North Bay, ON
Sudbury, ON
Timmins, ON
Sault St. Marie, ON
Thunder Bay, ON
Brandon, MB
Rhineland/Plum Coulee /Gretna/Altona, MB
Moose Jaw, SK
Claresholm, AB
Vernon, BC
West Kootenay (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Nelson), BC

About the process
As a candidate, you need to find a job with an employer in 1 of the participating communities.

If a community endorses you and you’re successful in applying for permanent residence, you’ll then move there to work and live.

The application process for eligible candidates will begin as early as fall 2019. IRCC will provide more information at that time, including:

-details about who can apply
-what documents you need for your application

The attached step-by-step guide shows how the complete application process will work. Final details will be provided in fall 2019.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-northern-immigration-pilot/about.html

The aim of this pilot is to support middle class jobs in rural and northern communities. Increasing levels of youth out-migration, declining fertility rates, and lower levels of immigration have drastically reduced the talent pool of these communities. The story is different in larger urban centres.

Since communities will be responsible for candidate recruitment and endorsement for permanent residence, interested candidates should start connecting with the key actors in these communities, research opportunities and prepare accordingly. This will also help to manage expectations.

If I were a candidate, by now, I would have researched which organization(s) sponsored the application of the community that I am interested in and start reaching out already e.g. Economic Development Organizations, Chambers of Commerce, Employment Agencies, the Municipality, etc., and even potential employers.

Don't forget that each community can nominate 250 candidates annualy. That may sound like a lot but pales into insignificance if you take into consideration that applicants would be applying from around the world, including from within Canada. I can tell you for free that these participating communities have already been flooded with expressions of interest and enquiries.

From my research*, Northern Ontario, where 5 of these communities are from, have skills shortages in the following occupations:

1. Personal support workers
2. Doctors
3. Skilled trades (Carpenters, Millwrights, Mechanics, Industrial Electricians, Machinists, HVAC, Ironworkers, Bricklayers, Electricians, Fitter/Welders and Plumbers)
4. Truck drivers
5. Retail trade personnel
6. Hospitality and tourism
7. Nurses

Please note that the above list is not intended to be exhaustive and labour needs can vary from one community to another.
NB: I will try to update the list from time to time

dustydee:
Let's see what the process will be like. By the way do you have a cic link?

dustydee:
Let's see what the process will be like. By the way do you have a cic link?

40manlappy:


Check the bottom of the original post

40manlappy:
SAULT STE MARIE: In anticipation of the upcoming Rural and Northern Immigration pilot project which Sault Ste. Marie will be hosting, we are seeking candidates who have trades experience/certifications in the following areas:
Millwrights, Mechanics, Industrial Electricians, Machinists, HVAC (313A ticket), Ironworkers, Bricklayers, Electricians, Fitter/Welders and Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. Please contact me at labourforce@cityssm.on.ca or upload a copy of your resume at https:///esuRcjk

40manlappy:
http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2019/2019-08-17/html/notice-avis-eng.html#nL1

Released today: Ministerial Instructions with respect to the Rural and Northern Community Immigration Class

40manlappy:
http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2019/2019-08-17/html/notice-avis-eng.html#nL1

Released today: Ministerial Instructions with respect to the Rural and Northern Community Immigration Class

ashatoda:



please I am seriously interested in this Infact i have checked the official website and read a lot about the program but I am confused about how to apply for jobs I am a printer by profession also good in data entry can work as a clerk what do you think and how do I go about it. thanks

arro:
You that create this platform, God will always create new things in your life for your favor, presently I work as safety officer in Nigeria , but with this I don't know how to go about the application, please you can still be of help here.

xcaper:
Can people presently residing outside Canada also benefit from this?

40manlappy:


Please see the link below while we await more details

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-northern-immigration-pilot/pr-eligibility.html

heijinbojue:
Of course, you need to be recognized by an accredited economic development organization. Also need to get the JOB OFFER of the community shortage industry

40manlappy:
http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2019/2019-08-17/html/notice-avis-eng.html#nL1

Released today: Ministerial Instructions with respect to the Rural and Northern Community Immigration Class

Hephzibah2018:


Please how does one express interest to the Brandon community? I believe the economic development organization in charge is Brandon Immigration Pilot Board. Is there a link or process for sending them one's details? Pls advise.

Haysamo:
This place is so dry guyz. Some communities will start accepting applications from November. Is there anything that needs to be done prior to this?

ashatoda:


which communities abeg