Window covered: Aug 25–28, 2025
This Week on QuestJobs (Aug 25–28)
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RCIP Sault Ste. Marie — Top Hiring Companies, Jobs & Sectors
Fresh breakdown of designated employers and in-demand roles for SSM; highlights strong RCIP/FCIP job volume across communities. QuestJobs -
AIP Newfoundland & Labrador — New Designations (Aug 2025)
Round-up of 34 newly designated AIP employers in NL with sector mix (Hospitality ~53%, Care/Education ~21%, Retail/Auto ~15%, Logistics/Construction/Cleaning ~12%). QuestJobs -
RCIP — North Bay (ON) Update
Community snapshot + reminder that QuestJobs is tracking ~1,500 RCIP PR-eligible jobs and 27,000+ PR-track jobs across 21 pathways nationally. QuestJobs -
RCIP — West Kootenay (BC) Update
Note of 21 newly designated companies in the region (RCIP/FCIP). QuestJobs -
BC PNP Skilled Worker — “Top 5 Occupations Hiring Now” (Aug 2025)
QuestJobs data snapshot: Nurses (~1,700), PSW (501), Sales (500+), Carpenters (450+), ECE (346) — all PR-eligible roles. QuestJobs
CIC News — Headlines You Should Know (Aug 25–28)
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SINP gets more room: Saskatchewan received +1,136 nominations, bringing 2025 SINP to 4,761. Expect more draws/processing in priority sectors. CIC News
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IRCC signals draw cadence: A look at category-based draw scheduling (incl. French draw on Aug 8). Useful to plan CRS strategies around expected rounds. CIC News
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Express Entry draw recap: As of Aug 19, 2025: 55,820 ITAs YTD; recent rounds include 2,500 Healthcare (CRS 470), 192 PNP (CRS 800), 2,500 French (CRS 481), 1,000 CEC (CRS 534). CIC News+1
Exclusive Insights (What it means for jobseekers & employers)
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Saskatchewan is “open for business.” The mid-year SINP top-up (to 4,761) suggests incremental nomination capacity through fall. If you’re tech/health/trades and can secure a SK job offer, this is a timely window. Pair with SINP Tech Talent Pathway targeting. CIC News
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RCIP momentum is real — but competitive. Multiple community updates (Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay, West Kootenay) point to ongoing employer designations. Seats remain limited per community: move quickly, tailor resumes to NOC, and apply the same week postings go live. QuestJobs
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AIP NL’s new designations skew service-heavy. Hospitality, care/education, and retail dominate the latest list. Candidates in ECE, PSW, cooks, and front-of-house roles may see faster matches under AIP (LMIA-exempt). QuestJobs
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Express Entry strategy shift: With French and Healthcare draws active and IME now up-front, candidates can shave processing time by front-loading medicals and boosting French scores (TEF/TCF). Watch for CEC/PNP cadence the next 2–3 weeks. CIC News
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BC demand snapshot = actionable targets. Nursing, PSW, carpentry, and ECE continue to anchor PR-eligible demand. For tech-adjacent jobseekers, BC PNP Tech is still a fast route with a valid job offer. QuestJobs
Quick Links to This Week’s Most Useful Resources
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Saskatchewan’s 2025 increase (what changed): CIC News
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QuestJobs RCIP updates (SSM / North Bay / West Kootenay): QuestJobs
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AIP NL new designations: QuestJobs
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BC occupations hiring now (QuestJobs data): QuestJobs
What to Do Right Now
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Target SK roles if you can secure a job offer (top-up = more room). Apply for SK PR eligible jobs at QuestJobs.