Brandon, Manitoba Announces Designated Employers for Rural Immigration Pathway
The city of Brandon, Manitoba has released a new list of
designated employers for its Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), offering
a pathway to permanent residence for eligible foreign workers.
Brandon is Manitoba’s second-largest city. Under the RCIP,
the designated community area includes Brandon and surrounding regions within a
25-kilometre radius, such as Brandon Hills, Chater, Cornwallis, and Riverdale.
What is the Brandon RCIP?
The Brandon RCIP is an employer-driven immigration program
designed to help rural communities attract and retain skilled foreign workers.
It allows eligible foreign nationals who receive job offers from approved local
employers to apply for Canadian permanent residence.
List of Designated Employers in Brandon
Foreign nationals with job offers from the following
designated employers may qualify under the RCIP:
- Brandon
Clinic
- Gateway
Mechanical Services Inc.
- Glendale
Industries Limited
- Keller
Developments
- Koch
Fertilizer Canada ULC
- Kumon
Brandon
- Maple
Leaf Foods
- Modular
Industrial Structures Brandon (MISB)
- Prairie
Mountain Health
- Saputo
Dairy Products Canada G.P.
- The
Wellness Clinic
- Walsh
Construction
Important Notes:
- Brandon
Clinic is hiring family physicians and
specialist physicians. Applicants must be licensed in Canada or working
towards licensure.
- Prairie
Mountain Health is approved only for its Brandon
location. Applicants must already work for PMH or be licensed in Canada.
- The
Wellness Clinic is hiring for roles in family and
associated health services, requiring Canadian licensure or a licensure
pathway.
The list of designated employers may be updated in the
future.
Who Can Apply for Brandon RCIP?
To qualify for the Brandon RCIP, candidates must:
- Have
a job offer from a designated employer in one of Brandon’s priority
occupations;
- Have
relevant work experience or qualify under the international graduate
exemption;
- Meet
minimum language requirements;
- Meet
educational credential requirements; and
- Show
proof of sufficient settlement funds for themselves and any dependents.
Applicants who meet all the criteria may receive a
certificate of recommendation from the City of Brandon. This certificate allows
them to apply to the federal government for permanent residency. While their PR
application is being processed, they may also be eligible for a Labour Market
Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permit.
