Janice RodrigueMoose Jaw, Saskatchewan, is giving skilled workers a new chance to settle in Canada. The city has announced its priority jobs and sectors for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), a program designed to help workers in rural communities find permanent residency in Canada. Moose Jaw is the last of 14 communities across the country to launch this program.
How Can You Qualify for the Moose Jaw RCIP?
The RCIP is based on getting a job offer from a local employer. To qualify, you need:
- A job offer from a designated employer approved by the city.
- The job must be in a priority occupation and priority sector.
- The city’s economic development office must recommend you.
- You must meet other basic eligibility requirements for the pilot, like work experience, language skills, and educational background.
The program is designed to help local employers fill jobs that are hard to staff in rural communities.
What Jobs and Sectors Are Prioritized in Moose Jaw?
The Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce has chosen these as priority sectors:
- Business, finance, and administration
- Sales and service
- Trades and transport
- Manufacturing and utilities
- Education, law, social, community, and government services
Some restrictions apply:
- Gas stations (except truck stops) and convenience stores are excluded
- IT and web development jobs are excluded
- Small businesses (less than 10 employees) in food service, finance, or transport have limits on how many recommendations they can make per year
- Some jobs in TEER 5 categories are capped to 25% of applications per year
Moose Jaw Priority Occupations:
| Occupation Name | NOC Code |
|---|---|
| Accounting technicians and bookkeepers | 12200 |
| Administrative officers | 13100 |
| Agricultural and fish products inspectors | 22111 |
| Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers | 74203 |
| Automotive Service Technicians, Mechanical Repairers | 72410 |
| Banking, insurance, and other financial clerks | 14201 |
| Carpenters | 72310 |
| Construction trades helpers and labourers | 75110 |
| Cooks | 63200 |
| Early childhood educators and assistants | 42202 |
| Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations | 63211 |
| Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations | 65201 |
| Food service supervisors | 62020 |
| General building maintenance workers and building superintendents | 73201 |
| Heavy-duty equipment mechanics | 72401 |
| Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations | 44101 |
| Hotel front desk clerks | 64314 |
| Janitors, caretakers, and heavy duty cleaners | 65312 |
| Light duty cleaners | 65310 |
| Material handlers | 75101 |
| Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates | 33102 |
| Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers | 64100 |
| Social and community service workers | 42201 |
| Supervisors, food and beverage processing | 92012 |
| Welders and related machine operators | 72106 |
Moose Jaw has not yet released the list of designated employers, but only companies in the priority sectors can participate.
Why Priority Sectors and Jobs Matter
To get recommended by the community, your job must be in a priority sector and a priority occupation. Even if your occupation is on the list, you won’t qualify if your employer is outside a priority sector or not designated by the local economic office.
Other Requirements for Applicants
- Work Experience or Education: At least one year of related work experience in the last three years, or graduation from an eligible school in Canada.
- Language Skills: English or French language test results within the past two years. The required level depends on your job.
- Education: Canadian secondary school or post-secondary certificate/diploma/degree (or foreign equivalent).
- Financial Support: You must have enough money to support yourself and your family during settlement.
If you meet all the criteria, your employer will send your recommendation to the community. Once approved, you can apply to the federal government for permanent residence. You may also get a work permit to start working while your permanent residency application is being processed.
FAQs About Moose Jaw RCIP
Q: Can anyone apply to this program?
A: No. You must have a job offer in a priority occupation and sector from a designated employer.
Q: What if my job is not on the list?
A: Unfortunately, you won’t qualify under Moose Jaw’s RCIP. You might explore other immigration programs instead.
Q: How long do I need to work before applying?
A: You need at least one year (1,560 hours) of relevant experience in the past three years, unless you recently graduated from an eligible school.
Q: Can small businesses recommend multiple candidates?
A: There are limits. Small businesses with fewer than 10 employees may only recommend one candidate per year in certain sectors.
Q: Do I need to speak English or French?
A: Yes. You must meet the language requirements, which vary depending on your job.
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