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.
Please refer to the Guide 0118 – Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot before submitting your application. The guide can answer any questions you have regarding eligibility and gives step-by-step instructions on how to complete the application forms.
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.
NOTE: The Timmins RNIP uses the 2016 version of the NOC.
On November 16, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be switching to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). We’ll post information on this site in August 2022 about how this will affect the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP).
French Language Essential Occupations: The Timmins RNIP will give priority to occupations in any National Occupational Classification (NOC) category if the position requires applicants to speak French throughout their primary duties. Employers wishing to fill “French Essential” or “Bilingual Essential” positions must meet all other requirements listed below in order to be eligible for the program.
Applicants with a job offer in a NOC not listed above will be considered provided they do not fall within an ineligible NOC.
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.
As of January 1, 2022, employers will be limited to the number of candidate recommendations per year within the open NOC category based on business/organization size.
· Employers with 1-30 employees: Maximum of 2 recommendations
· Employers with 31 or more employees: Maximum of 3 recommendations
As of January 1, 2022, a maximum of 5 recommendations per year will be given to applicants with job offers in NOC 6211: Retail sales supervisors and/or NOC 6311: Food service supervisors.
NOTE: As of July 13, 2022, the maximum number of recommendations for NOC 6211/6311 this year has been reached.
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 Match Mentoring 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.
You can also refer to Guide 0118 – Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, which gives instructions on how to answer the form question by question.
In order to participate in the Pilot in Timmins, the employer must:
The above employer eligibility requirements have been updated on May 30, 2022 and are in effect from that date forward.
Confirm your business is able to provide genuine job offers, as per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s federal eligibility requirements.
Click here to ensure you meet the job offer requirements.
Contact the RNIP Coordinator either by email employercouncil@timmins.ca or by phone (705) 360-2656 to discuss:
Obtain the TEDC Employer Intake form from the Timmins RNIP Coordinator.
This form needs to be completed and approved by the TEDC, in order to be eligible as an RNIP employer. Note: this can occur in advance of hiring a foreign national or when an employer finds someone they wish to hire.
Complete the IRCC Offer of Employment (IMM5984) for the candidate you want to hire.
Provide the form to your candidate, so they may submit it with their RNIP application. Note: Timmins RNIP staff are able to assist with any questions regarding how to fill out the Offer of Employment form.
Advise your candidate to complete their RNIP application and provide your candidate with support where applicable. Note: Timmins RNIP staff will also be available to assist candidates through the application process.
Implement measures to help the new employee feel welcome, integrate into your business/organization, and succeed in their role. Note: Workplace Mentor Match Guidelines can assist in this process.
Projects supported by the TEDC include:
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