{"id":2998,"date":"2025-06-12T18:15:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T18:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/?p=2998"},"modified":"2025-06-12T18:15:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T18:15:33","slug":"west-kootenay-rcip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Get Your PR Through West Kootenay RCIP?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>West Kootenay Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)<\/strong> is a unique pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers who want to live and work long-term in the beautiful West Kootenay region of British Columbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>employer-driven program<\/strong> connects international talent with local employers in key sectors, strengthening the local economy and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#How_the_West_Kootenay_RCIP_Works\" >How the West Kootenay RCIP Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#Who_Can_Participate\" >Who Can Participate?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#1_Skilled_Workers_in_the_West_Kootenay\" >1. Skilled Workers in the West Kootenay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#2_Recent_Graduates_of_Selkirk_College\" >2. Recent Graduates of Selkirk College<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#3_Skilled_Workers_Outside_the_Region_in_Canada_or_Abroad\" >3. Skilled Workers Outside the Region (in Canada or Abroad)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#How_to_Become_a_Designated_Employer\" >How to Become a Designated Employer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#Step_1_Check_Employer_Eligibility\" >Step 1: Check Employer Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#Step_2_Contact_West_Kootenay_RCIP\" >Step 2: Contact West Kootenay RCIP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#Step_3_Complete_Mandatory_Training\" >Step 3: Complete Mandatory Training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#Step_4_Submit_Employer_Designation_Application\" >Step 4: Submit Employer Designation Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#Step_5_Await_Assessment\" >Step 5: Await Assessment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#Maintaining_Designated_Status\" >Maintaining Designated Status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#Priority_Sectors\" >Priority Sectors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#Priority_Occupations\" >Priority Occupations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#Job_Offer_Requirements\" >Job Offer Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#Wage_Requirements\" >Wage Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#Employer_Caps\" >Employer Caps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#Work_Experience_Requirements\" >Work Experience Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#Work_Experience_Exemptions\" >Work Experience Exemptions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#Proof_of_Work_Experience\" >Proof of Work Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#Intent_to_Reside\" >Intent to Reside<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#How_to_Apply\" >How to Apply<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/irccalerts.ca\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/west-kootenay-rcip\/#Helpful_Links\" >Helpful Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_West_Kootenay_RCIP_Works\"><\/span>How the West Kootenay RCIP Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To participate in RCIP:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must have a <strong>full-time, permanent job offer<\/strong> from a designated employer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The job must be in a <strong>priority occupation<\/strong> and meet federal and regional wage and work criteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The employer, not the applicant, submits the <strong>community recommendation application<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If recommended, you may then apply to <strong>Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)<\/strong> for permanent residence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Participate\"><\/span>Who Can Participate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Skilled_Workers_in_the_West_Kootenay\"><\/span>1. Skilled Workers in the West Kootenay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re already working full-time in a priority occupation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm your employer is eligible for designation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check job criteria (NOC, TEER, wages, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talk to your employer about supporting your application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Recent_Graduates_of_Selkirk_College\"><\/span>2. Recent Graduates of Selkirk College<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graduates may be exempt from the work experience requirement if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your program was eligible and completed within 18 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have a full-time job offer in a priority occupation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note: Selkirk College is the only public Designated Learning Institution in the region.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Skilled_Workers_Outside_the_Region_in_Canada_or_Abroad\"><\/span>3. Skilled Workers Outside the Region (in Canada or Abroad)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may qualify if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are hired by a designated employer in a priority occupation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You meet all federal and regional requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_a_Designated_Employer\"><\/span>How to Become a Designated Employer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Check_Employer_Eligibility\"><\/span>Step 1: Check Employer Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To qualify, your business or organization must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be operating in the West Kootenay RCIP region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operate in one of the West Kootenay Priority Sectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have labor needs in a West Kootenay Priority Occupation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have been in continuous, active operation under the same management for at least 2 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be in good standing with employment standards, health and safety laws, and federal immigration regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be seeking to hire full-time, non-seasonal workers (30+ hours\/week).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be able and willing to support newcomer settlement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Contact_West_Kootenay_RCIP\"><\/span>Step 2: Contact West Kootenay RCIP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm eligibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain access to required training and designation application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Complete_Mandatory_Training\"><\/span>Step 3: Complete Mandatory Training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intercultural Competency Training (IRCC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IRCC Employer Onboarding Training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Submit_Employer_Designation_Application\"><\/span>Step 4: Submit Employer Designation Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business details (CRA number, NAICS code, address)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labor needs (job titles, NOC\/TEER codes, wages)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of business history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruitment efforts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Settlement support plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Await_Assessment\"><\/span>Step 5: Await Assessment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>West Kootenay RCIP will review your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may be asked for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If approved, you&#8217;ll receive designation status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintaining_Designated_Status\"><\/span>Maintaining Designated Status<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Notify RCIP of business or employment changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit accurate recommendation applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undergo annual reviews, which may include site visits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53312d2d32172772bd8e508bdbe16c2c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Priority_Sectors\"><\/span>Priority Sectors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education, Law, Social, and Community Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales &amp; Service (excluding fast food businesses)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trades, Transport, and Equipment Operation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manufacturing and Utilities<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ineligible Sectors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business, Finance &amp; Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural &amp; Applied Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arts, Culture, Recreation &amp; Sport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural Resources, Agriculture &amp; Related<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-09b73ff34a99071d4055e6ce3c859d61\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Priority_Occupations\"><\/span>Priority Occupations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>General Job Title<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">NOC<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">TEER<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">CLB<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Work Experience TEER<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Additional Requirements<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Accounting Technicians &amp; Bookkeepers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12200<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1, 2, 3, 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Must be in priority sector<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Office Support Workers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14100<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2, 3, 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Must be in priority sector<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health Care Aides<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">33102<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1 (NOC 31301), 2, 3, 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No employer cap<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Career Development Practitioners &amp; Counsellors<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">41321<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0, 1, 2, 3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Social &amp; Community Service Workers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">42201<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1, 2, 3, 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Early Childhood Educators &amp; Assistants<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">42202<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1, 2, 3, 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No employer cap<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cooks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">63200<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2, 3, 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bakers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">63202<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2, 3, 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Front Desk Agents<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">64314<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2, 3, 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Food &amp; Beverage Servers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">65200<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5 (same NOC)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">65201<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5 (same NOC)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Barista, Food Counter Attendant only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Light Duty Cleaners<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">65310<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5 (same NOC)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Housekeeping Room Attendant or Light Duty Cleaner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carpenters<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">72310<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1, 2, 3, 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">72401<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1, 2, 3, 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Painters<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">73112<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2, 3, 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transport Truck Drivers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">73300<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2, 3, 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">75% duties in region<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Material Handlers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">75101<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5 (same NOC)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Forklift Operator, Labourer-Manufacturing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trades Helpers &amp; Labourers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">75119<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5 (same NOC)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Labourers, Processing, Manufacturing<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">95109<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5 (same NOC)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">General Labourer \u2013 Manufacturing<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_Offer_Requirements\"><\/span>Job Offer Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be full-time (30+ hours\/week)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-seasonal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indeterminate (no end date)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Within RCIP region boundaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At a similar skill level as the candidate\u2019s work experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wage_Requirements\"><\/span>Wage Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Federal Wage Criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wage must match or exceed Job Bank average for that NOC in the region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>West Kootenay Wage Rule:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All offers must be at least <strong>$20\/hour<\/strong> or Job Bank average\u2014whichever is higher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employer_Caps\"><\/span>Employer Caps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\u201365 employees: Max 3 recommendations\/year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>66+ employees: Max 6 recommendations\/year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No cap for Health Care Aides and Early Childhood Educators<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Experience_Requirements\"><\/span>Work Experience Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 year full-time (1,560 hours) in last 3 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paid work only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Match the job offer\u2019s TEER level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duties must match the NOC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No volunteer or unpaid internships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No self-employment (except licensed medical professionals)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Experience_Exemptions\"><\/span>Work Experience Exemptions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For local graduates only<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must have studied full-time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduated within 18 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lived in the region for required time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligible institutions: Selkirk College only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Not eligible if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Program was over 50% online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focused on language learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two separate one-year programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are required to return home due to sponsorship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proof_of_Work_Experience\"><\/span>Proof of Work Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reference letters: job title, duties, hours, salary, company info, signed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If unavailable: job offers, pay stubs, contracts, tax docs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intent_to_Reside\"><\/span>Intent to Reside<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be sincere, region-specific, and clearly demonstrate long-term plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply\"><\/span>How to Apply<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Secure a job offer in a priority occupation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure employer is 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