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Timmins and the surrounding region were selected as one of 18 communities across Canada to participate in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). These Pilots are pathways to permanent residence for skilled workers who want to work and live in one of the selected rural and smaller communities. The current Timmins Regional pilots are spearheaded by the Timmins Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) and numerous community partners, including the participating municipalities of Hearst, Kapuskasing, Cochrane, Kirkland Lake, and Temiskaming Shores.
View RCIP-FCIP Boundary Map Here
The Timmins Regional RCIP-FCIP is employer-driven, instead of candidate-led. Eligibility requirements and how to apply are outlined for Employers and Candidates below.
For program questions and inquiries:
immigration@timmins.ca
Toll Free: 1-877-470-TEDC (8332)
For additional information regarding the program:
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
The use of an immigration representative is not required and does not affect an applicant’s chance of receiving a recommendation. If you choose to have paperwork completed by an Immigration Representative, please refer to the IRCC website for information on making an informed choice.
Only employers who do business in at least one priority occupation and sector listed below will be eligible to become a designated employer and participate in the Timmins Regional RCIP-FCIP. The following lists outline the priority sectors and occupations for the Timmins Regional RCIP and FCIP programs in 2026.
Update: Occupations that are not included on the priority occupation list below may, at the program’s discretion, be considered for exemptions on a case-by-case basis. Designated Employers wishing to retain a candidate employed in an occupation that is not included on the priority occupation list may contact rcip-fcip@timmins.ca to discuss whether the occupation may be considered for inclusion.
Please note that all recommendations are subject to committee’s review and final approval.
Priority Sectors:
Priority Occupations:
*Occupation unique to RCIP
Priority Sectors:
Priority Occupations:
*Occupation unique to FCIP
In order to participate in the Timmins Regional Rural and Francophone Community Immigration Pilots (RCIP-FCIP), an employer must be designated.
To be designated, an employer must:
The following businesses/organizations are not eligible to participate in the Timmins Regional RCIP-FCIP:
There is no cost to becoming a designated employer. You can apply for designation in advance of hiring a foreign national or when you find someone you wish to hire. Designation applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Contact the RCIP-FCIP Coordinator either by email at rcip-fcip@timmins.ca or by phone at (705) 360-2656 to:
Once you have completed the online training and downloaded the Certificates of Completion, submit them along with your completed Designation for Application Form to rcip-fcip@timmins.ca.
NOTE: Employers are only required to be designated once in order to participate in the Pilots. However, an employer’s designation status may be revoked for any of the following reasons:
Once you’re designated, you can offer jobs to eligible candidates.
NOTE: The Timmins Regional RCIP-FCIP doesn’t match candidates with jobs. You may find a candidate on your own or a candidate may approach you.
Click here to ensure your job offer meets the requirements of the Pilots.
Click the corresponding link below to ensure your candidate meets the candidate requirements:
If the job and candidate meet the requirements of the Pilots, provide the candidate with a completed Offer of Employer Form:
Encourage your candidate to get their documents ready to submit with their recommendation application.
NOTE: If a candidate is not currently working with you, the employer will have to demonstrate that they have made efforts to recruit a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident prior to providing the offer of employment to the candidate.
NOTE: Applicants holding a Visitor Permit in Canada or those without valid status are not eligible to apply to the Timmins RCIP and FCIP programs. Applicants who are in Canada must provide proof of valid temporary resident status that authorizes them to work in Canada.
When you are ready, contact the RCIP-FCIP Coordinator either by email at rcip-fcip@timmins.ca or by phone at (705) 360-2656 to obtain a Recommendation Application Form.
The Recommendation Application Form confirms:
Once you complete the Recommendation Application Form and have gathered all the required documents from the candidate, submit your application for recommendation through our online portal.
NOTE: Recommendation applications can only be submitted during one of the monthly intake periods listed below.
Click here for a checklist of all the documents required for a complete application.
NOTE: The Timmins Regional RCIP-FCIP staff are here to support employers throughout the process and answer any questions you may have.
2026 RCIP Intake Periods:
The Timmins Regional RCIP-FCIP ranks applications in a pool using a points-based system. Complete applications meeting the eligibility requirements / minimum score of 79 points for RCIP and 50 points for FCIP required will be placed into the Candidate Pool.
View RCIP Community Scoring Grid Here
View FCIP Community Scoring Grid Here
View RCIP-FCIP Draw Statistics Here
Draws will be completed by the TEDC once per month. The highest-scoring applications in the pool as of each draw date will be further assessed by the TEDC and reviewed by the Selection Committee at the end of every month. Candidates may be requested to participate in a formal interview to further assess their application. Candidates deemed to satisfy the requirements of the Ministerial Instructions will be issued a community recommendation certificate.
*Tie-breaking rule: If more than one application has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time the applications were submitted (i.e. whichever was submitted first).
Applications not selected for further review remain in the pool for up to six months and may be selected at a later date if their ranking improves. Applications will not be considered if they are incomplete or do not meet federal eligibility requirements. It is up to employers to ensure they meet the program requirements and their application is complete.
If your recommendation application is approved, your candidate will receive a recommendation certificate that allows them to apply to the IRCC for permanent residence.
Continue to support your candidate by implementing the commitments to settlement supports that you outlined on the Recommendation Application Form to help the candidate integrate into your business/organization and to feel welcome in the community.
NOTE: Receiving a community recommendation certificate from the TEDC does not guarantee that your candidate will receive permanent residence. It is up to the IRCC Processing Officer’s discretion when they are reviewing the application.
If your candidate requires a temporary work permit while their permanent residence application is being processed at the IRCC, click here to learn about the steps involved.
Make sure you meet the IRCC Federal Eligibility Requirements. Click the corresponding link below to ensure meet the applicant requirements:
NOTE: Applicants holding a Visitor Permit in Canada or those without valid status are not eligible to apply to the Timmins RCIP and FCIP programs. Applicants who are in Canada must provide proof of valid temporary resident status that authorizes them to work in Canada.
Applicants must secure full-time permanent employment in the region with a designated employer in one of the priority sectors and occupations listed above.
View List of Designated Employers Here
Click here to ensure the job offer meets the requirements of the Pilots.
If you are successful in securing a job offer with a designated employer and they agree to support your application, they will provide you with an Offer of Employment Form.
Once you have a valid job offer from a designated employer, the employer will submit an application for community recommendation during one of the monthly intake periods listed below. Ensure that you have provided them with all the necessary documents required for a complete application.
Click here for a checklist of all the documents required for a complete application.
2026 RCIP Intake Periods:
The Timmins Regional RCIP-FCIP ranks applications in a pool using a points-based system. Complete applications meeting the eligibility requirements / minimum score of 79 points for RCIP and 50 points for FCIP required will be placed into the Candidate Pool.
View RCIP Community Scoring Grid Here
View FCIP Community Scoring Grid Here
Draws will be completed by the TEDC once per month. The highest-scoring applications in the pool as of each draw date will be further assessed by the TEDC and reviewed by the Selection Committee at the end of every month. Candidates may be requested to participate in a formal interview to further assess their application. Candidates deemed to satisfy the requirements of the Ministerial Instructions will be issued a community recommendation certificate.
*Tie-breaking rule: If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their application (i.e. whichever was submitted first).
Applications not selected for further review remain in the pool for up to six months and may be selected at a later date if their ranking improves. Applications will not be considered if they are incomplete or do not meet federal eligibility requirements. It is up to employers to ensure they meet the program requirements and their application is complete.
If your employer’s recommendation application is approved, you will receive a recommendation certificate that allows you to apply to the IRCC for permanent residence. The recommendation certificate is valid for a period of six (6) months.
Click the corresponding link below to for instructions on how to apply for permanent residence, including a document checklist and instructions for filling out forms:
NOTE: Receiving a community recommendation certificate from the TEDC does not guarantee that your candidate will receive permanent residence. It is up to the IRCC Processing Officer’s discretion when they are reviewing the application.
Once you’ve applied for and/or received your permanent residence from the IRCC, you will be asked to communicate with the TEDC and your employer to share details and timelines about your relocation to the region, if applicable.
Your employer will support you by connecting you to settlement services, helping you integrate into the workplace, and welcoming you to the community.
If you require a temporary work permit while your permanent residence application is being processed at the IRCC, click here to learn about the steps involved.
2026
July 30, 2026
RCIP Update – August 2026 Intake and onward
All previously scheduled intake periods have been cancelled. The new intake period dates are now listed under Employer – Step 4 and Candidate – Step 3.
Starting with the August 2026 intake, each designated employer in RCIP may submit a maximum of Four (4) applications per intake. Please ensure that no more than one (1) application is submitted per candidate. If more than one (1) application is submitted for a candidate, candidate’s application will not be placed into the Candidate Pool. Additionally, if more than Four (4) applications are submitted during a single intake period, all applications will be rejected.
Starting with the August 2026 intake, there is no limit on the number of RCIP applications that will be accepted during each intake period. Applications will continue to be accepted until the scheduled intake closing date and time.
Effective July 30, 2026, Please note that due to significant program demand, candidates interested in applying to the Timmins Regional RCIP Program must achieve a score of at least 79 points in order to have their application be considered for the RCIP Pool. At this time due to significant program demand, candidates with a score below 79 points will not be considered.
FCIP Update – August 2026 Intake and onward
The July 2026 intake period has been cancelled. The new intake period dates are now listed under Employer – Step 4 and Candidate – Step 3. All other FCIP requirements remain unchanged.
July 8, 2026
FCIP Update – July 2026 Intake and onward
Beginning with the July 2026 intake, FCIP applications must be submitted through a separate online FCIP portal. FCIP applications submitted through the RCIP portal will be declined.
At this time, there is no limit on the number of FCIP applications that may be submitted. Additional information regarding FCIP portal and intake periods will be shared on our website and emailed to all designated employers.
June 18, 2026
Effective immediately, A degree or diploma in accounting or bookkeeping is required to apply under NOC 12200 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers.
Effective immediately, the NOC codes listed below have been removed from the priority occupations list.
RCIP
FCIP
June 18, 2026
RCIP and FCIP Priority Occupation List Updates – June 2026 Intake and onward
Effective with the June 2026 intake, the following changes have been made to the priority occupation lists under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP).
RCIP Updates
Added to the RCIP Priority Occupation List:
FCIP Updates
Added to the FCIP Priority Occupation List:
May 21, 2026
January 16, 2026
