Immigrate to Altona/Rhineland, The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)

THE PROCESS

1. Employers interested in the pilot must contact SEED to arrange an employer pre-screening meeting

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2. SEED ensures that the employer & job position meet the pilot eligibility criteria

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3. SEED then uploads the approved job posting onto SEED’s website for applicants to review

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4. Applicants must create a “candidate profile” on SEED’s website prior to applying to any job postings

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5. The applicant applies to job postings that meet their past work experience and education and ensure they have the ability to carry out the job duties and responsibilities listed.

6. The applicant can create a candidate profile that offers the option to set up career alert(s) automatically notifying them by email of job opportunities matching their criteria, as they become available.

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7. SEED forwards the applicant’s resume to the employer

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8. The Employer then conducts normal hiring practices, such as reviewing the resume, conduct interview & reference checks

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9. Upon satisfaction, the employer provides an Offer of Employment to the successful applicant & provides a copy of the offer to SEED

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10. SEED will provide the applicant with Schedule 1 – Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot and Community Recommendation Questions documents to complete and upload online in “candidate profile” in addition to all supporting documents in order apply for community recommendation

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11. SEED will verify the Offer of Employment & Community Recommendation Application documentation

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12. Once SEED ensures all the documentation is in order, the Vetting Committee assesses the priority factors and the top-ranking candidates move onto further assessment including an applicant interview to ensure they intend to reside in the community.

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13. SEED will provide the applicant who has received a positive assessment from the Vetting Committee with community recommendation

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14. The applicant then submits a Permanent Residence application to IRCC & is assessed against federal selection criteria & admissibility requirements

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15. Once IRCC confirms that the application is complete, the applicant and their family members (if applicable) can apply for a work permit and, if approved, may come to Canada while the application for permanent residence is being processed

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16. The employer and community welcomes the applicant and provides services to support their settlement and integration

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The Process for Assessing Applications

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SEED will assess applications on a monthly basis and provide recommendations up to a maximum of 10% of the annual allocated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Applications that are not recommended will be held for six months and will be considered in each of those monthly assessment periods. At the end of six months, the application will no longer be under consideration. The employer who offered the qualifying position may wish to extend the job offer, or the candidate may secure a new job offer for another position posted on SEED’s website and submit an updated application for a recommendation.

Rhineland-Altona, Gretna, Plum Coulee Manitoba

Altona/Rhineland is located in southern Manitoba, our region has a long history of welcoming newcomers and integrating both immigrants and refugees into the social fabric of the community.

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Altona/Rhineland is participating in an immigration pilot that creates a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who want to live in our community. The pilot is designed to support economic development within our community and strengthen our local business’s capacity to develop and retain a skilled workforce.

COMMUNITY SPECIFIC CRITERIA

1.            Candidate must intend to live within the boundaries (as defined in the Ministerial Instructions) of the Town of Altona or Municipality of Rhineland.

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2.            Only a Candidate who has successfully created a “Candidate Profile” on https://www.seedrpga.com/immigration-pilot will be able to apply for qualified job postings through the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot.

3.            Only qualified positions by employers located within the boundaries of the Town of Altona or Municipality of Rhineland (as defined in the Ministerial Instructions) that meet the Employment Requirements (as defined in the Ministerial Instructions section two (2)) will be posted on https://www.seedrpga.com/immigration-pilot

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4.            Qualified positions must also be posted on www.jobbank.gc.ca and/or www.localjobshop.ca

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Altona/Rhineland Comprehensive Priority Points Grid

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The Vetting Committee will assess the eligibility of every candidate who applies for community recommendation taking into consideration the priority factors outlined in the Comprehensive Priority Points Grid. The top-ranking candidates will move onto further assessment including an applicant interview to ensure they intend to reside in the community. 

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a.            Candidate has received a qualifying job offer in the sector of Agriculture and Manufacturing

Yes +20

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b.            Candidate has received a qualifying job offer in the sector of Construction, Food Processing and Financial Services

Yes +10

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c.            The job offer is from an established employer who has been operating a business within the boundaries (as defined in the Ministerial Instructions) of the Town of Altona or Municipality of Rhineland for a minimum of ten (10) years, or with a business that has invested a minimum of $250,000 capital within the boundaries (as defined in the Ministerial Instructions) of the Town of Altona or Municipality of Rhineland

Yes +10

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d.            The job offer is from an employer who will provide the candidate with a workplace mentor for a minimum of six (6) months

Yes +5

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e.            Job offer is in National Occupational Classification (NOC) skills

NOC A, NOC B: +10

NOC C:  +5

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f.            Candidate possess a valid driver’s license from country of origin

Yes +5

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g.            Candidate has lived as an adult (18 years of age or older) in a community with a population of 10,000 people or less, and located one (1) hour (travel distance) away from a large and densely populated urban area for a minimum of six (6) months

Yes +5

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h.            Candidate has a family member and/or friend who is a permanent resident of Canada or a Canadian citizen and has been living within the boundaries (as defined in the Ministerial Instructions) of the Town of Altona and/or Municipality of Rhineland for a minimum of two (2) years

Parents, siblings or children: +20

Friend, grandparent, uncle, aunt, cousin, niece or nephew: +10

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i.             Candidate has previously spent one (1) week or more within the boundaries (as defined in the Ministerial Instructions) of the Town of Altona and/or Municipality of Rhineland

Yes +5

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j.             The candidate has a spouse/common-law-partner with work experience that could fill labour needs in the following industry sectors: Agriculture, Construction, Education, Financial Services, Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare/Hospital, Manufacturing, Social Services, Retail, Technology, Transportation

Yes +10

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k.            The candidate has a spouse/common-law-partner with post-secondary education that could fill labour needs in the following industry sectors: Agriculture, Construction, Education, Financial Services, Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare/Hospital, Manufacturing, Social Services, Retail, Technology, Transportation

Yes +10

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l.             The candidate is between the ages of 25 -38 years old as of the date the application for recommendation is received by SEED

Yes +10

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Additional Information

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It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide documentation that confirms that the factors are met.

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Applicants who are claiming points for a family member or friend within Altona/Rhineland must provide a verification letter including the name, relationship, and contact information for their family member or friend. SEED may contact this individual as part of the assessment of your application.

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Applicants who are claiming points for a spouse or common-law partner’s work experience must provide a resume detailing their past work experience including the name of the employer, the job title and main duties, the dates the position was held, and a reference who could confirm the work experience. SEED may contact the reference as part of the assessment of your application.

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Applicants who are claiming points for a spouse or common-law partner’s education must provide a copy of the degree, certificate, or diploma. SEED may request additional information/documentation to validate the information provided in your application for a recommendation.

National Occupational Classification: Your First Step Toward Express Entry.

The ten most sought-after skilled workers in Canada right now.

National Occupational Classification: Your First Step Toward Express Entry.

by Youssef Serghini Idrissi

Immigrating to Canada is a dream for many who want to live in a land of equality, opportunity, and safety. Hundreds of possible routes and programs can get you here, and given their sheer number, it is no wonder that prospective immigrants are often overwhelmed and sometimes discouraged.

However, there is hope. This blog post explains how knowing about Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC) system is one way to make your dream of immigrating to Canada possible.

The first thing that aspiring immigrants to Canada need to do is find their NOC code, a four-digit number. This code is part of the system that the Canadian federal and provincial governments use to classify jobs and to collect, analyze, and publish statistics relating to the country’s labour market.

How Do You Find Your NOC?

The easiest way to find your NOC is to visit Job Bank, an online database of job openings that is operated by the federal government. Once there, search for a job opening, but do not try to find an exact job title match. Instead, look for job descriptions that match your experience. When you find one, look for the NOC code listed in the job market information section on the particular job posting page.

The Government of Canada provides a website listing all the NOC codes and includes their title, lead statement, main duties, and employment requirements. On this website, look for your NOC code and check that the lead statement (the first paragraph) and the main duties match your experience. Those two sections are the most important because immigration agents will compare your proof of experience with the descriptions on the NOC page.

Is My NOC Eligible?

For immigration purposes only, NOC codes are further classified into job types or levels:

• Skill Type 0: management jobs
• Skill Level A: professional jobs that typically require a four-year degree from a university
• Skill Level B: technical jobs and skilled trades that generally require a college diploma or apprentice training
• Skill Level C: intermediate jobs that usually require a high school diploma, job-specific training, or both
• Skill Level D: labour jobs that often provide on-the-job training

Using this link, type in your NOC code at the bottom of the webpage. Doing so will generate your NOC Skill Level or Type.

Depending on the federal immigration program, your NOC Skill Level or Type may or may not be eligible:

• Skill Level D is not eligible for any permanent residence program.
• Skill Level C is eligible only for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot program.
• Skill Type 0 and Level A or B are all eligible for the federal Express Entry program.

Regarding the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), each province has its own eligibility criteria concerning NOC Skill Level or Type. For example, Skill Level D is targeted for the Critical Impact Worker Program, a PNP in Yukon. You can find information relating to PNPs in the Just For Canada PNP Live Monitor.

Finding your NOC code is only the first of many steps in this journey, but with perseverance and hard work, your Canadian dream can come true.

Source: WES advisor blog