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Great news for foreign workers eyeing permanent residence in Canada! The city of North Bay, Ontario, has officially published its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), a key step for skilled immigrants hoping to build a future in Canada through this community-focused program.
What Is the RCIP and Why North Bay?
Located in Northeastern Ontario, North Bay is one of 14 communities participating in the RCIP. The pilot program covers the Nipissing District, Parry Sound District, and the Town of Latchford, offering job-seeking newcomers an opportunity to settle and contribute to smaller Canadian communities that need skilled workers.
The RCIP is employer-driven, meaning applicants must secure a valid job offer from one of North Bay’s designated employers to qualify. This makes it a practical and employment-focused route to Canadian permanent residence (PR).
North Bay RCIP Designated Employers
| Employer | Priority Sector(s) |
| Accounting Measures | Business, Finance and Administration |
| Algonquin Nursing Home | Health |
| Bay Glass Contracting | Trades, Transportation, and Equipment Operators |
| Bay Roofing & Exteriors | Trades, Transportation, and Equipment Operators |
| Best Value Inn & Suites | Sales and Service |
| Burger World (Hammond) | Sales and Service |
| Canada Bread | Education, Law and Social, Community and Government Services |
| Casey’s Bar & Grill | Sales and Service |
| Cash Money | Business, Finance and Administration |
| Cassellholme | Health |
| Community Living North Bay | Education, Law and Social, Community and Government Services |
| Dawson Dental | Health |
| Designed Roofing Inc | Trades, Transportation, and Equipment Operators |
| DGS Distribution | Sales and Service |
| Dr. Karim Dentistry | Health |
| Employment North (South River) | Education, Law and Social, Community and Government Services |
| LN Figures | Business, Finance and Administration |
| Ministry of Public & Business Service Delivery and Procurement | Education, Law and Social, Community and Government Services |
| North Bay Military Family Resource Centre (Little Wings Childcare Centre) | Education, Law and Social, Community and Government Services |
| ParaMed Home Health Care | Health |
| The Lindsay Weld Centre | Education, Law and Social, Community and Government Services |
RCIP and North Bay will continue to update its list on official website as employers are becoming designated
Who Can Apply Under North Bay’s RCIP?
To be eligible, candidates must have:
- A job offer from a designated employer in the region
- A role that falls under North Bay’s priority occupations list
- The required education, work experience, language skills, and proof of settlement funds
Community Recommendation Is a Must
Before applying for PR through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), candidates must first receive a community recommendation. This requires the employer to submit an application during North Bay’s monthly intake period, usually held in the last week of each month.
Once the recommendation is approved, the candidate receives a recommendation certificate, which can be used to officially apply for PR with IRCC.
Work While You Wait
Applicants don’t have to wait idle. While their PR application is under review, they can also apply for a work permit, allowing them to begin their Canadian journey sooner.