Brandon, Manitoba, reveals designated employers for rural pathway to permanent residence

Brandon has just unveiled its list of designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP).

Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba. Its community boundaries for the RCIP extend in a 25km radius, including the City of Brandon, as well as surrounding areas including Brandon Hills, Chater, Cornwalis, and Riverdale.

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RCIP is an employer-focused pathway. Eligible foreign nationals with job offers from designated employers in the community can apply for Canadian permanent residency (PR).

Brandon RCIP’s designated employers

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.

*Brandon Clinic is looking to hire family physicians and specialist physicians. Candidates must be licensed in Canada or pursuing a pathway to licensure to apply.

**There is only one approved location of PMH for the Brandon RCIP, the one located in Brandon. Candidates must be working for PMH or be licensed to practice in Canada to apply.

*** The Wellness Clinic is hiring for positions related to family physicians and associated health services; candidates must be licensed in Canada or pursuing a pathway to licensure to apply.

This list will continue to be updated.

Who is eligible to apply for Brandon RCIP?

Apart from having a job offer from an approved designated employer, foreign nationals must ensure that the job offer also falls within Brandon’s priority occupations for the RCIP.

In addition to this, they have to meet specific eligibility criteria such as

Having related work experience, or meeting the criteria for the international graduate exemption;
Meeting the language proficiency requirements;
Meeting the educational credential requirements; and
Demonstrating sufficient funds to support the settlement process for themselves and any accompanying family members.

Candidates who meet all the criteria may receive a certificate of recommendation from Brandon and apply to the federal government for PR. They are also eligible for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permit (if needed) while their PR application is being processed.

Assess your eligibility for the RCIP