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Thank you for your interest in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) in the Peace Liard region of Northeast British Columbia.

Northeast BC was recognized as an area that would benefit from the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and entered into a partnership with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in early 2025. The Peace Liard region uses this pilot to strengthen local economies and support workforce development.

UPDATE June 2025: The 2025 list of 5 eligible sectors and 25 National Occupation Codes is NOW AVAILABLE HERE.

UPDATE July 2025: Please be advised that we have reached our capacity for employer designation applications. The employer intake is temporary paused and will resume in November 2025. We appreciate your understanding.

UPDATE August 2025: Thank you to all designated employers for the incredible response to our first RCIP candidate intake on August 1. We reached the maximum number of applications in under 10 minutes. To give more employers an opportunity to participate, a second intake will open on:

📅 Friday, August 8, 2025
⏰ 12:00 PM MST (Fort St. John time)

Please note: Employers who already submitted a candidate in the first intake should not submit again.

What is the Rural Community Immigration Pilot?

The Rural Community Immigration Pilot offers permanent residence (PR) to skilled workers who want to work and settle in rural and more remote communities.

Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada chose 14 communities who showed they can support and benefit from skilled migrants. They will designate employers in priority sectors to hire for jobs that they can’t fill with local workers.

The Northeast BC region has partnered with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to develop a program that works best for our community by prioritizing skilled immigrants who intend to make Northeast BC their home.

For more information, please visit: Rural Community Immigration Pilot.

Our Region: Northeast BC – Peace Liard

The Peace Liard region, located in the northeast corner of British Columbia, is a vast and diverse area made up of two regional jurisdictions:

the Peace River Regional District (PRRD)
the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM).

Together, these two areas form what is commonly referred to as the Peace Liard region.

Our region offers skilled workers the opportunity to build a life in welcoming, community-oriented towns and rural areas. Our region is rich in natural resources, industry, and culture, and is known for its breathtaking landscapes, strong local economies, and supportive communities.

Communities in Our Catchment Area

The Peace Liard RCIP region includes—but is not limited to—the following communities:

Fort St. John
Dawson Creek
Chetwynd
Tumbler Ridge
Taylor
Pouce Coupe
Hudson’s Hope
Fort Nelson
Rural areas within the PRRD and NRRM

These communities are diverse in size, economy, and lifestyle, but all share a commitment to welcoming newcomers and helping them succeed.

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Northeast BC - Peace Liard Region

UPDATE August 2025: Thank you to all designated employers for the incredible response to our first RCIP candidate intake on August 1. We reached the maximum number of applications in under 10 minutes.​ To give more employers an opportunity to participate, a second intake will open on:

What is the Rural Community Immigration Pilot?

Our Region: Northeast BC – Peace Liard

Communities in Our Catchment Area

UPDATE August 2025: Thank you to all designated employers for the incredible response to our first RCIP candidate intake on August 1. We reached the maximum number of applications in under 10 minutes. To give more employers an opportunity to participate, a second intake will open on: