The following employers have been formally designated to participate in the West Kootenay Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). This list is published in accordance with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements and will be updated regularly as new employers receive designation.
Being designated means that these employers:
- Have been reviewed and approved to participate in the the West Kootenay RCIP,
- Are offering (or have offered) jobs in priority occupations, and
- Have committed to supporting newcomer settlement and integration.
Important Notice for RCIP Candidates and Immigration Representatives:
Do not contact these employers directly to request a job offer unless a position has been publicly advertised. Designation does not guarantee that an employer is currently hiring or that a job offer is available.
West Kootenay RCIP Designated Employer List
Last updated: July 9, 2025
Health Sector
| Employer Name | Contact |
| CareCorp (Mountain Lake Village), Nelson | |
| Ancron Medical Services, Nelson | info@ancronmedical.com |
| Misha Zibin Society, Grand Forks | mzskootenay@gmail.com |
| Community Connections Support Services, Trail/ Nelson |
Education, Law, Social, Community & Government Services
| Employer Name | Contact |
| Kootenay Employment Services – Creston office only | hello@kes.bc.ca |
| BKL Childcare, South Slocan/ Trail | |
| Sunningdale Childcare Centre, Trail | |
| Silly Monkeys Childcare, Castlegar | smc.rcip@gmail.com |
| The Schoolhouse ECLC, Nelson | |
| Kootenay Society for Community Living, Castlegar | |
| Golden Bears Children’s Centre, Rossland | goldenbearhr@gmail.com |
| Kootenay Family Place, Castlegar | |
| Songbird Early Learning Centre, Nelson | songbirdrcip@gmail.com |
Sales & Service
| Employer Name | Contact |
| Kootenay Tamil Kitchen Food & Beverage, Nelson | |
| Ashley Furniture, Trail | ashleyfurniture.trail@gmail.com |
| Finley’s Bar & Grill, Nelson | |
| The Handy Store, Trail | |
| Shatti Esthetics Studio, Trail/Rossland | |
| KTK Masala Shop Nelson | |
| KTK Ethnic Foods Creston | |
| Cantina Del Centro, Nelson | |
| Yum Son, Nelson | |
| Kootenay Co-op Grocery Store, Nelson | rcipjobs@kootenay.coop |
| 0081392 BC LTD | |
| The Josie Hotel, Rossland | |
| The Adventure Hotel, Nelson | |
| Kokanee Glacier Resort, Nelson | |
| Ainsworth Hotsprings Resort, Ainsworth | |
| L&C Bakery, Nelson | LNCbakerystaff@gmail.com |
| The Uphill Market, Nelson | |
| Castlegar Shell, Castlegar | |
| JMJ Building Maintenance, Castlegar | |
| Amanda’s Restaurant, Nelson | taylorjin88@gmail.com |
| 0807658 BC Ltd | |
| Sushiwood, Nelson | |
| Bayleaf Indian Fusion, Creston | info@bayleafindianfusion.com |
| Ashman’s Burgers, Nelson | Ashmans.manager@gmail.com |
| Tahnam Thai | thanyananq@gmail.com |
| Broken Hill, Nelson | jordan@brokenhillnelson.ca |
| El Taco, Nelson | hiring@eltaco.ca |
| Boston Pizza, Castlegar | |
| Oso Negro Coffee, Nelson | osonegroroastery@gmail.com |
| Chahko Mika Mall, Nelson | chahko@jpdevelopments.com |
| Castlegar Shell, Castlegar | sahilblackgold@gmail.com |
| Boaz Enterprises Ltd., Trail | |
| Western Traveler Motel, Grand Forks | |
| Grand Forks Inn, Grand Forks | |
| Simran’s No Frills, Grand Forks | |
| Working Ventures Insurance Solutions, Trail | kbignell@wvins.ca |
| Thor’s Pizza, Nelson | |
| Rel-Ish Bistro, Nelson | |
| Busaba Thai, Nelson | |
| Red Fin Sushi, Castlegar | |
| Golden Chopsticks II, Grand Forks | |
| Blue Barn Pet and Hoppy Farm, Castlegar |
Trades, Transport, & Equipment Operators
| Employer Name | Contact |
| Ace Couriers, Castlegar/ Grand Forks | |
| The Sutherland Group, Salmo | careers@thesutherland.group |
| Mercer Forestry Services | |
| Paradise Painters, Nelson | |
| Martech Electrical Systems, Castlegar | |
| Marwest Industries Ltd., Castlegar |
Manufacturing & Utilities
| Employer Name | Contact |
| Kalesnikoff Lumber, Thrums | immigration@kalesnikoff.com |
| Spearhead, Nelson | careers@spearhead.ca |
| Kalesnikoff Mass Timber, Castlegar | immigration@kalesnikoff.com |
| Nelson Naturals, Nelson | jobs.nelsonnaturals@gmail.com |
| KC Recycling, Trail |