First Designated Employers Announced for Canada’s RCIP and FCIP Immigration Pathways
Canada has taken a major step forward in
expanding rural and Francophone immigration opportunities.
Timmins, Ontario, has officially announced the first group of designated
employers under two new permanent residence programs:
- The
Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)
- The
Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP)
These programs are part of Canada's effort to attract
skilled workers to smaller communities facing labour shortages.
What Are RCIP and FCIP?
RCIP and FCIP are employer-driven immigration pathways.
This means that foreign nationals must receive a valid job offer from a
designated employer in order to apply for permanent residency (PR) through
these programs.
In Timmins, designated employers are approved by the
Timmins Economic Development Corporation—the local authority overseeing
community-based immigration efforts.
List of Designated Employers in Timmins
RCIP Employers:
If you're applying through the Rural Community Immigration
Pilot, here are the approved employers:
- 360
Boring Services Inc.
- Agnico
Eagle Mines Limited
- Anti-Hunger
Coalition Timmins
- Boudreau
Automotive Mechanic
- Dark
Enterprise
- EV
Nickel Inc.
- Pepco
- St.
Mary’s Gardens GP Inc.
- Timmins
and District Hospital
- Toromont
Cat
- YMCA
of Northeastern Ontario
FCIP Employer:
Only one employer has been approved so far under the
Francophone Community Immigration Pilot:
- Fermes
Sansoucy Ltée
Eligibility Requirements for RCIP and FCIP
To qualify for PR through either of these pilots, foreign
workers must meet several criteria:
Job Offer in a Priority Occupation
The job offer must:
- Come
from one of the designated employers listed above
- Be
for a role listed as a priority occupation in Timmins under the
RCIP or FCIP
Work Experience
Applicants need:
- At
least 1 year (1,560 hours) of related work experience in the last 3
years
- OR
a completed educational program from an institution in the community (this
exempts the work experience requirement)
Work experience must match the NOC TEER level of the
job offered and align with the main duties listed in the official NOC
description.
Language Requirements
Language test scores must meet the minimum required for the
TEER level of the job offer.
Education Requirements
You must have:
- A
Canadian high school diploma or post-secondary credential, OR
- A
foreign equivalent, assessed through an Educational Credential
Assessment (ECA)
Settlement Funds
Applicants must show they have enough money to support
themselves and their family when settling in Timmins.
The required amount depends on family size.
Why This Matters
This announcement opens up exciting immigration
opportunities for skilled workers who want to live and work in Northern
Ontario or Francophone communities.
If you’re in education, healthcare, skilled trades, or
community services—and have a job offer from a listed employer—this could be
your fast-track to permanent residency in Canada.
Final Thoughts
Timmins is leading the way in Canada’s rural and
Francophone immigration efforts. If you're a foreign national with the right
experience, education, and a job offer from a designated employer, the RCIP or
FCIP may be the perfect immigration pathway for you.
