• Posted 13-Jun-2025

Now Launched: Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) – Northeast BC 2025

Liard Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)

The Peace Liard RCIP is an employer-driven immigration program that allows designated employers in Northeast BC to hire skilled international workers and support their permanent residency in Canada. The program serves the long-term economic and community growth of smaller towns in the Peace Liard region.

Participating Communities

Fort St. John

Dawson Creek

Chetwynd

Tumbler Ridge

Taylor

Pouce Coupe

Hudson’s Hope

Fort Nelson

Surrounding areas in the Peace River Regional District and Northern Rockies Regional Municipality

Priority Sectors

1. Natural Resources & Agriculture

2. Natural & Applied Sciences

3. Education, Law, Social, Community & Government Services

4. Sales & Service

5. Trades & Transport

 

Priority Occupations

Accommodation Service Managers

Accounting Technicians & Bookkeepers

Administrative Officers

Air Pilots and Flight Engineers

Cashiers

Cleaning Supervisors

Computer Network/Web Technicians

Computer Support Technicians

Construction Millwrights & Industrial Mechanics

Cooks, Food Service Supervisors

Early Childhood Educators / Assistants

Educational Assistants

Food Counter Attendants / Kitchen Helpers

General Office Support Workers

Heavy Equipment Operators

Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics

Hotel Front Desk Clerks

Light Duty Cleaners

Pharmacy Assistants

Restaurant and Food Service Managers

Service Station Attendants

Social and Community Service Workers

Store Shelf Stockers and Clerks

 

Employer Requirements

Must be located within the Peace?Liard region.

Operate in one of the priority sectors.

Must apply for and receive community designation.

May recommend up to 3 candidates per year (≤?65 employees) or 6 candidates (≥?66 employees).

Must offer full-time, permanent positions in priority occupations.

 

Candidate Requirements

Full-time, permanent job offer from a designated employer in a listed occupation.

At least 1 year (1,560 hours) of work experience in the past 3 years (some exceptions for recent local graduates).

Language test results that meet the minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) for the job offered.

Educational credential (Canadian or ECA-verified foreign education).

Proof of settlement funds (unless already working in Canada).

Commitment to live and work in the Peace?Liard region.

 

Application Process

1. Employer becomes a designated participant in the RCIP.

2. Employer provides a qualifying job offer in a priority occupation.

3. Candidate is nominated through the community recommendation process.

4. Candidate submits a permanent residence application to IRCC.

5. Candidate may apply for a 2-year work permit during PR processing.

Timeline

Employer designations and candidate applications are currently open.

Occupation list and program details updated as of June 2025.
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