Rural Community Immigration Pilot
West Kootenay Region, British Columbia
We are aware of serious concerns about employers and applicants misusing the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) in some areas of Canada. This includes situations where employers ask for money or other favours in exchange for RCIP-endorsed job offers — and where some applicants offer payment to get those jobs. These actions are illegal and … Read more
Are you an employer in the West Kootenay Rural Community Immigration Pilot region who is hiring or planning to hire a skilled foreign worker? Curious about how the Rural Community Immigration Pilot can support your recruitment efforts? Bring your questions to our online Employer Information Session hosted by the West Kootenay Rural Community Immigration Pilot … Read more
May 27, 2025: We are working to finalize the list of priority sectors and occupations that will guide which job offers are eligible for recommendation. Once this step is complete, we will begin accepting applications from employers who wish to become designated under the pilot. After employers are designated, they will be able to submit … Read more