Canada’s West Kootenay Releases Priority Jobs List for PR in 2025
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West Kootenay in British Columbia has announced its priority sectors and occupations for its Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Explore requirements & criteria for applicants and employers
West Kootenay in southeastern British Columbia, Canada, has unveiled its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), an employer-driven pathway to permanent residence (PR).
To qualify, foreign nationals must have a full-time permanent job offer from a designated employer in the region, within one of the following priority sectors:
- Health
- Education, law, and social or community or government services
- Sales and service
- Trades, transport, and equipment operations
- Manufacturing and utilities
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List of West Kootenay RCIP Priority Occupations 2025
The table below sets out the list of eligible occupations, along with the corresponding minimum required Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels in all four language abilities
| Job Title | NOC Code | Minimum CLB | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers | 12200 | 5 | Must be within the 5 priority sectors. |
| Bakers | 63202 | 5 | Not eligible if employed in fast food businesses. |
| Career Development Practitioners / Career Counsellors | 41321 | 6 | NA |
| Carpenters | 72310 | 5 | NA |
| Cooks | 63200 | 5 | Not eligible if employed in fast food businesses. |
| Early Childhood Educators and Assistants | 42202 | 5 | No employer cap applies for this occupation. |
| Food and Beverage Servers | 65200 | 4 | Not eligible if employed in fast food businesses. |
| Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers & Related Roles | 65201 | 4 | Only "Barista" and "Food Counter Attendant" roles accepted. Fast food business excluded. |
| Front Desk Agents | 64314 | 4 | NA |
| General Office Support Workers | 14100 | 4 | Must be within the 5 priority sector. |
| Health Care Aides | 33102 | 5 | No employer cap applies for this occupation. |
| Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics | 72401 | 5 | NA |
| Light Duty Cleaners | 65310 | 4 | Only "Housekeeping Room Attendant" or "Light Duty Cleaner" roles are eligible. |
| Material Handlers | 75101 | 5 | Accepted titles: Forklift Operator, Labourer-Material Handling, Material Handler. |
| General Labourers in Manufacturing | 95109 | 4 | Only “General Labourer – Manufacturing” is accepted. |
| Other Trades Helpers and Labourers | 75119 | 4 | NA |
| Painters and Decorators (Except Interior Decorators) | 73112 | 5 | NA |
| Social and Community Service Workers | 42201 | 5 | NA |
| Transport Truck Drivers | 73300 | 5 | At least 75% of duties must take place within the West Kootenay RCIP region. |
Eligibility Requirements for Applicants and Employers
- Job offer must be in a priority occupation or sector
- Minimum 1 year of related work experience in the past 3 years
- Must meet the language and education requirements criteria
- Must have sufficient settlement funds
*Graduates from eligible institutions like Selkirk College may be exempt from the work experience requirements
List of Employer Limitations
Employers with a staff count of 1 to 65 can recommend up to 3 candidates per year, while those with 66+ staff can recommend up to 6
A small portion of recommendations may be made for other occupations within a priority sector, especially if the employer has previously hired under the pilot.
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