Canada has released a list of 26 priority jobs for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), a federal economic immigration program aimed at attracting qualified foreign workers to rural and isolated towns across the country.
The RCIP provides qualifying applicants with permanent residence if they commit to living and working in participating rural towns for the foreseeable future.
The announcement of the priority occupation list clarifies which experts are most in demand under the system.
Which occupations made RCIP priority list
The 26 roles span various crucial sectors. The following are the prioritized vocations for Canada’s Rural Permanent Residence (RCIP):
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical Nurses
- Dental Assistants
- Pharmacy Assistants
- Nurse Aides
- Home Support Workers and Caregivers
- Social and Community Service Workers
- Early Childhood Educators
- Software Developers and Programmers
- Civil Engineers
- Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- Computer Network and Web Technicians
- Financial Auditors and Accountants
- Financial Advisors
- Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers
- Electricians
- Plumbers
- Welders
- Machinists
- Automotive Service Technicians
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Construction Millwrights
- Industrial Mechanics
- Construction Trade Helpers and Labourers
- Shippers and Receivers
- Production Line Workers
How to qualify for Canada’s RCIP
To be considered for the RCIP, applicants must have a legitimate employment offer in one of the qualified occupations from an employer located in a participating rural community.
Meeting the community-specific criteria is also required, which means that applicants must demonstrate a real commitment to remain in the area permanently rather than using the rural pathway as a stepping stone to a larger metropolis.
The official eligibility page for the New Brunswick Rural Community Immigration Pilot provides more information on eligibility standards and participating communities.