Ontario’s North Bay begins accepting RNIP applications

North Bay in Ontario is the latest community participating in Canada’s Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot [RNIP] to launch the program. Of the 11 communities taking part in the RNIP, 10 are accepting applications.
 

The RNIP creates a pathway to Canada PR for skilled foreign workers that have the intention of working and living in any of the 11 communities that are a part of the Pilot.
 

Moose Jaw is the only community remaining to launch its RNIP program. As per an official statement by Moose Jaw RNIP, “Late in 2020 or early in 2021, we will begin accepting applications for a Moose Jaw community recommendation from individuals wishing to immigrate to the community through the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot.”
 

North Bay is located in the province of Ontario in Canada. A mere 3-hour drive from Toronto, North Bay is projected as a “safe and welcoming community” of around 51,553 people. A vibrant city offering a balanced and healthy environment for living, working and raising a family.
 

As per Al McDonald, the Mayor, with an increasing number of individuals assessing the programs and services offered for immigration to the city, North Bay “is now a leading community of support offering settlement services to new residents from all parts of the world”.
 

The community boundaries of North Bay for the RNIP consist of “the communities of North Bay, Callander, Powassan, East Ferris, Bonfield, West Nipissing and some unorganized townships”.
 

The RNIP will bring in foreign workers into the community for filling jobs that could not be filled locally. In terms of work overseas in North Bay, there is a high demand in the community for jobs in certain sectors, such as – legal professions, accounting, architecture, mining, aviation, technology, trades, health care, construction, and manufacturing.
 

National Occupational Classification [NOC] codes in high demand in North Bay
 

Sector	NOC Code	Description
Healthcare & Social Work	NOC 3012	Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
	NOC 3413	Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
	NOC 3233	Licensed practical nurses
	NOC 3112	General practitioners and family physicians
	NOC 4152	Social Workers
	NOC 4214	Early childhood educators and assistants
	NOC 4212	Social and community service workers
	NOC 4412	Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations
	NOC 3111	Specialist Physicians
Trades [licensed or unlicensed]	NOC 7312	Heavy duty equipment mechanics
	NOC 7321	Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
	NOC 7311	Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
	NOC 7611	Construction trades helpers and laborers
	NOC 7237	Welders and related machine operators
	NOC 7271	Carpenters
	NOC 7241	Electricians
	NOC 7251	Plumbers
	NOC 7511	Transport Truck Drivers
	NOC 7521	Heavy equipment operators
	NOC 7535	Other transport equipment operators and related maintenance workers
Business Administration	NOC 111	Auditors, accountants and investment professionals
	NOC 121	Administrative services supervisors
	NOC 1311	Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
Information Technology	NOC 0213	Computer and information systems managers
	NOC 2147	Computer Engineers
	NOC 2171	Information systems analysts and consultants
	NOC 2172	Database analysts and data administrators
	NOC 2173	Software engineers and designers
Open NOC* [maximum 10 applications to be accepted] *Applicants with a job offer not listed above to be considered at the sole discretion of the Community Recommendation Committee.	--	For high skill level jobs. For example, pilots, aviation technicians, chefs, engineers etc.

Note. – The NOC codes under consideration by the North Bay RNIP are subject to change and will be updated as per the demand from employers.
 

There is no requirement of being within the community at the time of applying. An individual might apply to North Bay RNIP both from within the community as well as from overseas.
 

Only eligible businesses in the community might take part in the RNIP.
 

Basic 4-step process for applying for Canada’s Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot [RNIP]
 

STEP 1: Meeting eligibility requirements that are – Laid down by the IRCC Community-specific

STEP 2: Finding an eligible job with an employer in a participating community

STEP 3: Once a job offer has been secured, submission of an application for a recommendation to the community

STEP 4: If community recommendation received, applying for Canada permanent residence

While the IRCC eligibility criteria for the RNIP is general and similarly applicable to all under the Pilot, each of the participating communities have their own individual requirements that have to be fulfilled as well. A total of 11 communities from 5 Canadian provinces – Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba – are participating in the RNIP. Of these, 10 have started accepting applications for the RNIP.
 

Community	Province	Status
Brandon	Manitoba	Accepting applications
Claresholm	Alberta	Accepting applications
Altona/Rhineland	Manitoba	Accepting applications
Moose Jaw	Saskatchewan	To be launched
North Bay	Ontario	Accepting applications
Sault Ste. Marie	Ontario	Accepting applications
Sudbury	Ontario	Accepting applications
Thunder Bay	Ontario	Accepting applications
Timmins	Ontario	Accepting applications
Vernon	British Columbia	Accepting applications
West Kootenay	British Columbia	Accepting applications

As per the June 14, 2019 News Release by IRCC [Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada] announcing the Pilot, “This pilot will help attract people that are needed to drive economic growth and help support middle-class jobs in these communities.”
 

On successfully securing a nomination through the RNIP, the applicant can expect to receive their Canadian permanent residence within 12 months of applying to IRCC.
 

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