How to find a job in the West Kootenay RCIP Region
To apply for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) in the West Kootenay, you must first find your own job.
The West Kootenay RCIP team and Community Futures Central Kootenay do not provide job matching and cannot accept resumes or cover letters.
Only people who already have a full-time, permanent job offer from a designated employer in the West Kootenay can apply for a community recommendation. Your job must also be in one of the community’s priority sectors or occupations.
How to Find a Job
Looking for work in a new country can feel challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Support from Immigrant Services Society of BC
Immigrant Services of BC offers free services to help you:
- Write your resume and prepare for job interviews
- Understand what local employers are looking for
- Explore careers that match your experience
- Find training or courses to improve your skills
- Get your international education or credentials recognized in Canada
Some programs are just for newcomers—so the people helping you understand what it’s like to start fresh in a new country.
👉 Find Work | Programs & Services | Career & Language Services
Support from WelcomeBC
The WelcomeBC – Work in B.C. website is another helpful tool. It provides information and resources such as:
- Finding work in B.C. – tips and job search tools
- Career paths for skilled immigrants – explore jobs that match your skills
- Getting certified to work in B.C. – learn if your profession needs special licensing
- Coming to B.C. for work – immigration and work permit information
- Working in B.C. – understand workplace culture and rights at work
- Resources for B.C. workers – services and supports to help you succeed
You can also search for jobs on:
Jobs for Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) and ECE Assistants
The West Kootenay has a high demand for Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) and ECE Assistants. The Province of BC is investing in new licensed childcare spaces, which means more opportunities are opening for qualified ECE professionals.
If you are an immigrant ECE or ECE Assistant looking for work in the West Kootenay and hoping to use the RCIP to apply for permanent residency, you can get extra recruitment support.
Through the Kootenay Childcare Initiative, we are working with Kootenay Talent + Recruitment to connect candidates with local childcare centres.
Kootenay Talent + Recruitment can:
- Add you to a candidate pool for ECE and ECE Assistant jobs
- Connect you with childcare centres in the West Kootenay that are hiring
- Contact you as new jobs become available
- Match you with opportunities in the communities you are most interested in
👉 Apply here to join the ECE and ECE-A candidate pool
Vos services en français
Francophone et à la recherche d’un emploi en Colombie-Britannique ?
La Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDÉCB) offre des services gratuits en français pour aider les francophones à trouver un emploi et s’installer avec succès en Colombie-Britannique.
Que vous soyez encore à l’étranger ou déjà au Canada, la SDÉCB peut vous accompagner, y compris si vous préparez votre arrivée dans le cadre du West Kootenay Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP).
La SDÉCB peut vous aider à :
- Comprendre le marché du travail canadien.
- Préparer un CV et une lettre de motivation adaptés au Canada.
- Participer à des ateliers et événements pour rencontrer des employeurs.
- Obtenir des conseils pratiques sur la vie en Colombie-Britannique.