International students in Canada who are looking for their permanent residency pathways can target RCIP program, one the participating community West Kootenay has published a list of priority sectors and priority occupations for it’s selection of immigrants for permanent residency.
RCIP constitutes vast communities and each community has its own priority list. It’s important that you check the specific community list when you are targeting a specific community for permanent settlement. The community has started accepting applications from employers to be designated and by early July they will begin recommendations process.
Regions of West Kootaney
City of Castlegar, City of Trail, Discover Nelson, City of Rossland, Kaslo and area, Nakusp, Creston Valley & Kootenay Lake, Grand Forks and area, Imagine Kootenay, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy
Priority Sectors
The West Kootaney is focusing five key sectors for this year:
- Health
- Education, Law and Social, Community and Government Services
- Sales & Service (fast food businesses are not eligible)
- Trades, Transport, and Equipment Operator
- Manufacturing and Utilities
These sectors are selected based on the local employer demand and workforce needs. These sectors may be changed in future depending upon the local needs of the economy. There are some sectors which are not eligible includes: Business, Finance & Administration; Natural & Applied Sciences; Arts, Culture Recreation & Sport; and Natural Resources, Agriculture & Related.
Priority Occupations
It’s very important to notice that Fast food franchises are not eligible for the West Kootenay Rural Community Immigration Pilot. So if you are fast food sector worker don’t target this program.
Important Note: At least 75% of your job duties must be within the West Kootenay region.
| General Job Titles | NOC | TEER | CLB | Work Experience Teer | Additional Eligibility Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Technicians & Bookkeepers | 12200 | 2 | 5 | 1, 2, 3, 4 | Must be in one of the 5 priority sectors |
| General office support workers | 14100 | 4 | 4 | 2, 3, 4 | Must be in one of the 5 priority sectors |
| Health Care Aides | 33102 | 3 | 5 | 1 (NOC 31301), 2, 3, 4 | No employer cap |
| Career Development Practitioners & Career Counsellors | 41321 | 1 | 6 | 0, 1, 2, 3 | – |
| Social & Community Service Workers | 42201 | 2 | 5 | 1, 2, 3, 4 | – |
| Early Childhood Educators & Assistants | 42202 | 2 | 5 | 1, 2, 3, 4 | No employer cap |
| Cooks | 63200 | 3 | 5 | 2, 3, 4 | Fast Food businesses not eligible |
| Bakers | 63202 | 3 | 5 | 2, 3, 4 | Fast Food businesses not eligible |
| Front Desk Agents | 64314 | 4 | 4 | 2, 3, 4 | – |
| Food & Beverage Servers | 65200 | 5 | 4 | 5 (same NOC) | Fast Food businesses not eligible |
| Food Counter Attendant, Kitchen Helpers | 65201 | 5 | 4 | 5 (same NOC) | Accepted: Barista, Food Counter Attendant (not fast food) |
| Light Duty Cleaners | 65310 | 5 | 4 | 5 (same NOC) | Accepted: Housekeeping Room Attendant, Light Duty Cleaner |
| Carpenters | 72310 | 2 | 5 | 1, 2, 3, 4 | – |
| Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics | 72401 | 2 | 5 | 1, 2, 3, 4 | – |
| Painters | 73112 | 3 | 5 | 2, 3, 4 | – |
| Transport Truck Drivers | 73300 | 3 | 5 | 2, 3, 4 | 75%+ duties in West Kootenay region |
| Material Handlers | 75101 | 5 | 5 | 5 (same NOC) | Accepted: Forklift Operator, Labourer-Material Handling |
| Other Trades Helpers & Labourers | 75119 | 5 | 4 | 5 (same NOC) | – |
| Other Labourers (Manufacturing) | 95109 | 5 | 4 | 5 (same NOC) | Accepted: General Labourer – Manufacturing |