List of Designated Employers in West Kootenay, British Columbia for The Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)
West Kootenay, một khu vực nằm ở đông nam tỉnh bang British Columbia (BC), vừa công bố danh sách các nhà tuyển dụng được chỉ định cho Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) – Chương trình Thí điểm Định cư Cộng đồng Nông thôn.
1. Introduction to RCIP
Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) là chương trình định cư thường trú được thiết kế để hỗ trợ các cộng đồng nông thôn thu hút và giữ chân lao động tay nghề. Chương trình tập trung vào nhu cầu tuyển dụng của doanh nghiệp trong khu vực được chỉ định.
To participate, candidates need a job offer from a designated employer, and this offer must be approved by the local economic development organization (Endorsement).
Terms to know:
- Designated Employer (Nhà tuyển dụng được chỉ định): Doanh nghiệp đã được cơ quan quản lý tại địa phương phê duyệt để tham gia RCIP.
- Job Offer (Thư mời làm việc): Văn bản xác nhận doanh nghiệp sẽ tuyển dụng ứng viên theo điều kiện đã thỏa thuận.
- Endorsement (Sự phê duyệt): Bước xác nhận của tổ chức phát triển kinh tế địa phương rằng thư mời làm việc đáp ứng yêu cầu của RCIP.
2. West Kootenay RCIP Area
The West Kootenay RCIP area is defined as follows:
- South: Bordering the US, from Rock Creek (west) to Yahk (east)
- Northwest: Around Hughes Peak
- Northeast: Around Duncan Lake
Notable communities in this area include: Nelson, Castlegar, Trail, Kaslo, Nakusp.
3. List of Designated Employers in West Kootenay
Below is a list by industry group, each group has its Vietnamese name with the original English in parentheses.
Health
- Ancron Medical Services – Nelson
- CareCorp (Mountain Lake Village) – Nelson
- Castleview Care Centre – Castlegar
- Misha Zibin Society – Grand Forks
- Trail Association for Community Living – Trail
Education, Law, Social, Community & Government Services
- Blueberry Creek Community School – Castlegar
- Brent Kennedy Learning Centre – South Slocan
- Community Connections Support Services – Trail/Nelson
- Four Winds Daycare
- Golden Bears Children’s Centre – Rossland
- Growing Steps Academy – Trail
- Kootenay Employment Services – Creston
- Kootenay Family Place – Castlegar
- Kootenay Society for Community Living – Castlegar
- Silly Monkeys Childcare – Castlegar
- Songbird Early Learning Centre – Nelson
- Sunningdale Childcare Centre – Trail
- The Schoolhouse ECLC – Nelson
Accommodation, Food Services, Retail & Other Services
- 0807658 BC Ltd
- 0081392 BC Ltd
- The Adventure Hotel, Nelson
- Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort, Ainsworth
- Amanda’s Restaurant, Nelson
- Ashley Furniture, Trail
- Ashman’s Burgers, Nelson
- Baker Street Inn Best Western, Nelson
- Bayleaf Indian Fusion, Creston
- Blue Barn Pet and Hobby Farm, Castlegar
- Boaz Enterprises Ltd., Trail
- Boston Pizza, Castlegar
- Broken Hill, Nelson
- Busaba Thai, Nelson
- Canadian Tire, Trail
- Cantina Del Centro, Nelson
- Castlegar Shell, Castlegar
- Chahko Mika Mall, Nelson
- Chopsticks, Castlegar
- Columbia River Hotel Best Western, Trail
- Creston Hotel/ Jimmy’s Pub, Creston
- Cuisine of India, Castlegar
- Cut Rite Meats and Deli, Nakusp
- Edgewood General Store, Edgewood
- El Taco, Nelson
- Ferraro Foods, Trail/ Rossland
- Finley’s Bar & Grill, Nelson
- Golden Chopsticks II, Grand Forks
- Grand Forks Inn, Grand Forks
- The Handy Store, Trail
- Haryanvi Retail Ltd., Trail/Castlegar/Nelson
- HG Insurance Agencies, Castlegar
- Hume Hotel, Nelson
- JMJ Building Maintenance, Castlegar
- The Josie Hotel, Rossland
- Kaslo Hotel, Kaslo
- KC Restaurant, Nelson
- Kokanee Glacier Resort, Nelson
- Kootenay Bakery Cafe Coop, Nelson
- Kootenay Co-op Grocery Store, Nelson
- Kootenay Tamil Kitchen Food & Beverage, Nelson
- Kootenay Tamil Kitchen Ethnic Foods, Creston
- Kootenay Tamil Kitchen Masala Shop, Nelson
- Kurama Sushi Japanese Restaurant, Nelson
- L&C Bakery, Nelson
- Mainstreet Diner, Nelson
- Maple Leaf Store, Slocan
- MapleMirch Foods Ltd, Castlegar
- Milano Pizza, Fruitvale
- The Nineteenth (RFV Holdings), Castlegar
- Oso Negro Coffee, Nelson
- Outer Clove Restaurant, Nelson
- Port 701, Nelson
- Prestige Lakeside Resort, Nelson
- Red Fin Sushi, Castlegar
- Rel-Ish Bistro, Nelson
- Serendipity Nail Studio, Nelson
- Shatti Esthetics Studio, Trail/Rossland
- Simran’s No Frills, Grand Forks
- Sunner Barber Shop Ltd, Trail/ Castlegar
- Sushiwood, Nelson
- Supersave Gas, Grand Forks
- SureStay Best Western, Castlegar
- Tahnam Thai
- Taste of India, Trail
- Thor’s Pizza, Nelson
- The Uphill Market, Nelson
- Valet Restorations, Castlegar
- Villa Motel, Nelson
- Western Traveler Motel, Grand Forks
- Working Ventures Insurance Solutions, Trail
- Yum Son, Nelson
Trades, Transport, & Equipment Operators
- A3 Plumbing, Nelson
- Ace Couriers, Castlegar/ Grand Forks
- Babe’s Automotive, Slocan
- BC ECO Industrial Services, Nelson
- Castle Fuels, Grand Forks
- Martech Electrical Systems, Castlegar
- Marwest Industries Ltd., Castlegar
- Mercer Forestry Services
- Mountain City Painting, Trail
- OK Tire/ Practicar, Trail
- Paradise Painters, Nelson
- Rokform Solutions, Castlegar
- RSD Holdings, Castlegar
- The Sutherland Group, Salmo
- Valor Painting, Nelson
Manufacturing & Utilities
- Kalesnikoff Lumber – Thrums
- Kalesnikoff Mass Timber – Castlegar
- KC Recycling – Trail
- Nelson Naturals – Nelson
- Popov Leather – Nelson
- Spearhead – Nelson
- Treasure Life Flour Mills – Creston
4. RCIP Eligibility in West Kootenay
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Have a job offer from an employer listed in the RCIP.
- Priority Occupation.
- Work experience: At least 1 year (1,560 hours) in the last 3 years.
- Note: International students who graduate from a regional post-secondary institution may be exempt from this requirement.
- Language proficiency: Meets English or French language requirements according to RCIP standards.
- Education: Graduated from high school in Canada or have foreign equivalent degree.
- Financial capacity: Proof of sufficient funds to live and support family during settlement.
5. Application process
Step 1: The employer identifies the candidate they want to recruit.
Step 2: Submit Recommendation Application to the community.
Step 3: Once approved, the candidate will submit an application for Permanent Residence (PR) to the federal government.
6. Benefits of settling through RCIP West Kootenay
- Clear job opportunities from approved businesses.
- Reasonable cost of living compared to major cities.
- The application process is quick and focused on the actual needs of employers.
Conclusion:
RCIP in West Kootenay opens up a golden opportunity for foreign workers who want to settle permanently in Canada. A specific list of employers helps candidates easily find jobs and prepare suitable documents.
