RCIP North Bay New Designated Companies and Jobs as of October 2025

Summary & Key Stats (updated Dec 2025)

• As of October 2025, a fresh batch of 14 new companies in North Bay have been designated under the North Bay Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP).

• The total number of designated companies in the North Bay Area RCIP is now approximately 134.

• QuestJobs tracks 2000 PR-eligible job listings under the RCIP umbrella in total of which approx. 300 are in North Bay. 

How to Land PR Job in RCIP North Bay 

The addition of 14 new designated employers under the North Bay RCIP significantly expands the pool of potential job opportunities across critical sectors. With 2,000 PR-eligible job listings currently available at QuestJobs, competition remains strong, but the opportunities are equally substantial. Applicants working in health, education, trades, or administration have particularly strong prospects of finding qualifying roles, provided their credentials, language test results, and work experience are in proper order before applying.

It’s important to note that while a job may be marked as “PR-eligible,”  in QuestJobs , this does not guarantee a community recommendation or permanent residency approval, as the final decision rests with IRCC. The employer must also meet all designation requirements, including maintaining a legitimate local presence and full compliance with program criteria. Additionally, monthly intake windows for community recommendations are strictly enforced, so applicants must ensure they submit within the specified deadlines. Any instance of fraud or misrepresentation can result in permanent disqualification from the program.

To search and land RCIP North Bay Jobs, search here. 

Newly Designated Employers (as of October 2025) 

Priority Sectors in North Bay (2025 RCIP)

Business, Finance, and Administration

Health

Education, Law, Social, Community & Government Services

Sales & Service

Trades, Transport & Equipment Operators 

Sample Priority Occupations & NOC Codes

Note: Retail and fast-food / gas station roles are explicitly excluded from eligibility in North Bay RCIP. 

RCIP in North Bay , How It Works & Eligibility

The Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) is a federal-provincial pilot meant to help smaller or rural Canadian communities address labour shortages by enabling foreign workers with valid job offers from designated local employers to gain a pathway to permanent residence (PR). North Bay & Area is one of the participating communities.

To apply under the North Bay RCIP, candidates typically must have a valid job offer from a designated employer. The job offer must be full time and permanent and must align with one of North Bay's priority occupations. (North Bay RCIP official guidelines)

Applicants must also meet the federal eligibility requirements for the program. This includes having a high school diploma or an equivalent credential, which may need to be assessed if obtained outside Canada. They must also have at least one year of full-time work experience—equivalent to 1,560 hours within the past three years, unless exempt. In addition, applicants are required to demonstrate language proficiency in English or French at the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level appropriate to their job’s NOC classification. They must also provide proof of sufficient settlement funds to support themselves and their family members, if applicable. Finally, candidates must intend to live permanently in the North Bay area upon approval.