🚨 RCIP Now Open in North Okanagan–Shuswap, BC: Program Details and Key Occupations

 

Following yesterday’s brief update on the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), we’re excited to share that the North Okanagan–Shuswap region in British Columbia has now officially launched its RCIP webpage, complete with detailed program guidelines.

🔗 rcipnorthokanaganshuswap.com

 

🏞 About the Program

As with other RCIP communities, applicants must first meet the federal RCIP eligibility criteria:

• Education: Minimum high school diploma
• Work Experience: At least 1 year (1,560 hours) of related experience within the last 3 years, or a credential earned in the designated community
• Language Proficiency: CLB score required based on TEER category
• Job Offer: From an eligible employer in the community
• Intent to Reside: Demonstrated intention to settle in the community

 

📌 Additional Requirements for North Okanagan–Shuswap

This region adds further requirements to ensure the quality and sustainability of immigration:

• Wage Requirement: Job offers must meet or exceed the community’s published wage for the applicable NOC
• Points System: Applicants must score at least 50 points (out of 125) to be placed in the community pool

 

Importantly, not all positions are eligible. Only occupations officially published by the community are accepted. These are divided into five sectors:

1. Health
2. Education, Law and Social, Community and Government Services
3. Sales and Services
4. Trades and Transport
5. Manufacturing and Utilities

 

A total of 25 eligible occupations have been released, each with a corresponding minimum wage.
The general minimum wage is $22/hour, while positions like restaurant managers have a higher minimum of $25/hour.

 

🌟 Notable Occupations

The following occupations are particularly worth noting:

• Early Childhood Educators (ECE)
• Restaurant Managers
• Bookkeepers
• Hairstylists
• Executive Housekeepers
• Administrative Assistants

 

It’s also interesting to see a high number of accounting and finance-related roles included.

 

For the fast food sector, the community has capped recommendations at 40 per year, with a limit of 2 per individual employer (RHDYN).

 

🏢 Employer Requirements

The employer’s role is crucial in this pilot. To be eligible, employers must:

• Have operated the same business in the community for at least two years
• Provide a full-time, stable work environment
• Complete two short online training modules (self-directed and can be finished within a day)

 

After completing the modules, employers can request to be registered by emailing the program administrator. Once approved, they’ll receive a designation number, which is essential for participation in the RCIP process.

 

🏘️ Participating Communities

The North Okanagan–Shuswap RCIP includes the following municipalities:

Anglemont, Blind Bay, Bench, Celista, Cherryville, Coldstream/Lavington, Deep Creek, Enderby, Falkland, Grindrod, Lumby, Salmon Arm, Scotch Creek, Sicamous, Silver Creek, Sorrento, Spallumcheen, Vernon.

 

If you're targeting permanent residency through this region—or if you're operating a business in one of the eligible sectors—we encourage you to contact GS Consulting for a personalized eligibility review and strategic planning session.

 

📞 Not sure if you qualify? Wondering when to apply?
Our experienced consultants are ready to help you navigate the process with clarity and confidence.

 

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