Maple News reports that Steinbach, Manitoba, has officially released its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)—a new immigration program aimed at attracting skilled foreign workers to rural and smaller communities across Canada.
Steinbach, the third-largest city in Manitoba, is participating in the RCIP along with the surrounding communities in the rural municipalities of Ste. Anne, Piney, and La Broquerie, as well as the nearby urban centers of Landmark and Vita. These areas are now eligible to bring in international talent through employer-driven pathways to permanent residency.
Under the RCIP, foreign nationals must receive a job offer from an officially designated local employer. In addition, that offer must be endorsed by a local economic development organization. Candidates are also required to meet federal eligibility criteria related to work experience, language proficiency, education, and available settlement funds.
Steinbach’s designated employers include:
– Co-Care Health Group Inc.
– C.P. Loewen Enterprises Ltd (Loewen Windows & Doors)
– Imperial Metal Industries
– Kinder Korner Early Learning Centre Inc.
– Nickel Communications (Rogers)
– Penn-co Construction Canada (2003) Ltd
– Santa Lucia Steinbach
– Westland Insurance
To qualify, the job must also fall within one of Steinbach’s identified priority sectors and occupations, which were recently announced. This helps align local labor market needs with immigrant skill sets, ensuring workers fill key gaps in Steinbach’s economy.
Employers interested in hiring through the RCIP must submit applications for recommendation certificates to Steinbach Economic Development (SED). These applications are only accepted between the 1st and 15th business day of each month—or until a cap of seven applications is reached—whichever comes first.
The RCIP is poised to play a significant role in addressing labor shortages and supporting regional development in underserved areas of Canada. As Steinbach joins other participating communities, the program offers skilled foreign workers a viable and promising route to permanent residence in Canada.