Sault Ste. Marie has officially published its list of approved employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), becoming the latest participating community to do so.
This immigration program allows foreign nationals to pursue permanent residency in Canada if they secure a job offer from one of the community’s designated employers and meet all other eligibility conditions outlined under the RCIP.
Recognized Employers in Sault Ste. Marie under RCIP
The following organizations have been identified as designated employers in the community:
- Algoma Tubes Inc. (Tenaris Canada)
- Child Care Algoma
- China Steel Inc.
- Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill
- Extendicare Mapleview
- F. J. Davey Home
- Giovanni’s Restaurant
- JD Aero Technical Inc.
- Meadow Park Montessori School
- Montanas
- Northern Power Train
- OTR Engineered Solution
- ParaMed
- Sault Area Hospital
- Sault Ste. Marie YMCA
- Viacore
Please note that the list of designated employers may be updated over time.
Employers in Sault Ste. Marie who operate within a priority sector and intend to hire foreign workers for priority occupations can apply for designation through the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation.
Sault Ste. Marie, situated in Northern Ontario, has received an allocation of 300 spaces under the RCIP for 2025, offering significant opportunities for qualified foreign nationals.
RCIP Eligibility in Sault Ste. Marie
The Rural Community Immigration Pilot is designed around the needs of local employers. As such, having a valid job offer from one of the designated employers is a core requirement for foreign applicants.
Employers must be operating in one of the priority sectors to become eligible for designation. These sectors include:
- Education, law, social, community, and government services
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing and utilities
- Sales and service
- Trades and transport
Additionally, job offers must align with occupations listed under Sault Ste. Marie’s specific priority occupation list.
To qualify, applicants must also meet other RCIP requirements such as:
- Relevant work experience
- Minimum language proficiency
- Appropriate educational background
- Proof of settlement funds
Once candidates secure a job offer and receive a recommendation from the community, they can submit their application for Canadian permanent residency directly to the federal government.
Other participating communities, such as Timmins and Thunder Bay, have also released their own lists of designated employers under the RCIP, further expanding the pathway to permanent residency across Northern Ontario.
