Northeast BC - Peace Liard Region
If you're an employer looking to recruit, hire, and retain skilled foreign workers—including temporary residents, or overseas candidates seeking permanent residency—this page will guide you through the Northeast BC Rural Community Immigration Pilot and how it can support your hiring needs.
Priority Sectors and Occupations
To be eligible for designation and participation in the Northeast BC RCIP, employers must operate in at least one of the five key sectors and employ workers in at least one of the 25 priority occupations identified by the Northeast BC RCIP Steering Committee.
The 2025 list of 25 eligible National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes and 5 key sectors is NOW AVAILABLE.
Employer Requirements
Eligible employers within the Northeast BC region can apply to be “Designated” to use the RCIP as a tool to either:
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retain a qualified foreign national already in place, OR
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recruit a qualified foreign national who is working abroad or within Canada to help fulfil labour shortage.
To become Designated, employers must complete mandatory training and submit their training certificates along with other required documentation as outlined in the process below.
Employer Designation Process
To become Designated, employers must complete the process below.
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