Claresholm Releases RCIP Priority List

Claresholm is a city in Alberta that is partaking in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) along with 14 other regions in Canada. The region has just released both its list of priority occupations and sectors, meaning those who work in any of the sectors and occupations in particular, are eligible to apply under the program.

What is the RCIP?

The RCIP was created to support economic growth in smaller Canadian communities by helping employers address labour shortages. This pilot program allows eligible foreign workers with the intent to settle in a specific region, such as Claresholm, to obtain an LMIA-exempt work permit and, eventually, apply for Canadian permanent residency.

Job Offer Requirement

Applicants interested in immigrating to Claresholm through the RCIP should be aware that the process begins with securing a job offer from a designated employer. At this stage, Claresholm is not accepting direct applications from individuals or employees. Instead, candidates must first connect with an employer who has been officially approved to participate in the program. Once a job offer is secured, the employer and candidate can submit an application.

Priority Sectors and Occupations

Employers will need to be within one of the following priority sectors selected based on the region’s skill shortage. Additionally, the designated industries will need to be hiring for an eligible occupation within that specific industry which is also listed further down this page.

Claresholm Priority Sectors:

1. Health Care
2. Law & Education
3. Manufacturing & Utilities
4. Sales & Services
5. Agriculture

The eligible Claresholm RCIP occupations list is organized alphabetically with each occupation’s corresponding National Occupational Classification (NOC) code Eligible Occupations List:

Claresholm Eligible Occupations List:

1. Administrative Assistant (13110)
2. Administrative Officers (13100)
3. Aerospace engineers (21390)
4. Aircraft Mechanic (72404)
5. Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors (93200)
6. Aircraft instruments and avionics mechanics and inspectors (22313)
7. Carpenter (72310)
8. Chef (62200)
9. Concrete Finisher (73100)
10. Construction trade helpers (75110)
11. Cook (63200)
12. Crane operators (72500)
13. Early Childhood Educator (42202)
14. Education assistant (43100)
15. Engineering Managers (20010)
16. Flight Instructor (72600)
17. Food Service Supervisor (62020)
18. Ironworker (72105)
19. Labourers, food and beverage processing (95106)
20. Licensed Practical Nurse (32101)
21. Machine operators, food and beverage processing (94140)
22. Meat Cutter (65202)
23. Nurse aides (33102)
24. Registered Nurse (31301)
25. Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (84120)

Additional Requirements

It’s important to note that to apply for the RCIP program, a valid job offer from an employer in a priority sector is just one part of the process. Applicants must also meet additional requirements, including relevant work experience, language proficiency, educational qualifications, and proof of sufficient funds to support themselves in Canada.

Designated Employers List TBA

The list of designated employers is expected to be released during the final week of May. We will monitor updates and update this page with the latest information as soon as it becomes available. Claresholm has been allocated a total of 30 nomination spaces for the 2025 intake.

Given the limited number of spots, it is critical that eligible candidates and employers are encouraged to act quickly once the application process opens!