Divisions of the TEDC
Projects supported by the TEDC include:
Grow your roots in Timmins.
Timmins was selected as one of 11 communities across Canada to participate in RNIP. The Timmins pilot is spearheaded by the Timmins Economic Development Corporation and the numerous partners involved in the Timmins Employer Council.
Follow the steps below for eligibility requirements and how to apply.
For program questions and inquiries, email employercouncil@timmins.ca or call Toll Free: 1-877-470-TEDC (8332).
For additional information regarding the program, visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.
The use of an immigration representative is not required and does not affect the applicant’s chance of receiving a recommendation. If applicants choose to have paperwork completed by an Immigration Representative, please refer to the IRCC website for information on making an informed choice.
Make sure you meet the IRCC Federal Eligibility Requirements.
Applicants must secure full-time permanent employment in Timmins in one of the eligible sectors or occupations listed below. Visit jobsintimmins.com to find a position that meets your skills, experience and education. Applicants must provide the RNIP Offer of Employment Form signed by the employer to proceed to the next steps.
We invite you to create a Candidate Profile for “Future Job Consideration” positions in our community.
Don’t know your NOC? Visit the National Occupational Classification website to find it.
Applicants with a job offer not listed above will be considered only at the discretion of the Community Recommendation Committee provided they do not fall within an ineligible NOC.
High skill level occupations such as engineers, veterinarians, and chefs are examples of jobs being considered under the Open NOC.
French Essential Occupations – The Timmins RNIP will prioritize occupations in any NOC category if the position requires the candidates to speak French throughout the course of their main duties. Employers seeking to fill ‘French essential’ or ‘bilingual essential’ positions must meet all other requirements listed above in order to be eligible under the RNIP.
The following jobs are EXCLUDED and INELIGIBLE: (6421) Retail salespersons, (6511) Hosts/hostesses, (6512) Bartenders, (6513) Food and beverage servers, (6611) Cashiers, (6622) Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers, (6711) Food
counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations, (6322) Cooks.*
*If the wage is more than $16.50/hour, can be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Note: As of January 1, 2021, a maximum of 3 recommendations per year will be given to applicants with job offers in NOC 6211: Retail sales supervisors and/or NOC 6311: Food service supervisors.
Update: As of October 6, 2021, only one applicant, successful in obtaining a recommendation, may be submitted per employer within the calendar year.
Once you’ve been deemed eligible based on steps 1 and 2, the TEDC will prioritize applicants who are most likely to settle and reside in Timmins for the long-term and contribute to the local economy according to the Community Criteria. Applicants receive a score using the points-based system below [As of January 20, 2021].
At the moment, applicants need to achieve a total score of 65 or above to be considered for recommendation. Note: As they are not considered priority occupations, applicants with a job offer in NOC 6211 and NOC 6311 need to achieve a total score of 75 or above to be considered for recommendation.
Workplace Mentor Match Guidelines
Please note that candidates may be requested to participate in a formal interview to further assess these criteria.
Ready to apply? Completed applications must be submitted in one (1) single email to RNIP@timmins.ca. Completed
applications include:
Complete applications meeting the eligibility requirements and minimum Community Criteria score required will be reviewed by the Selection Committee on a monthly basis. Applicants deemed to satisfy the requirements of the Ministerial Instructions will be issued a community recommendation.
Once you receive a community recommendation from the TEDC, it will be valid for a period of 6 months and must be submitted as part of the IRCC’s Permanent Residence application process.
For more information regarding the application process, please follow IRCC’s Step-by-Step Guide to Permanent Residence under the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot illustrated below:
Once you’ve received your permanent residence from IRCC, you will be asked to communicate with the TEDC to share details and timelines to relocate to Timmins. Once you arrive in Timmins, local personnel will arrange to welcome you and assist with community integration activities.
Timmins employers meeting the requirements below are eligible. Employers must be approved by TEDC prior to issuing an Offer of Employment Form to prospective RNIP candidates. Employers may contact the TEDC to be approved either in advance of hiring a foreign national or when they find a foreign national they wish to hire.
In order to participate in the pilot in Timmins, the employer must:
Projects supported by the TEDC include:
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