Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Takes Off

News release

Eleven communities to attract newcomers to support middle-class jobs

June 14, 2019—Sault Ste. Marie, ON — Eleven rural and northern communities have been selected as part of the new Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot to invite newcomers to make these communities their forever homes.

As the Canadian population ages and the birth rate declines, rural Canada’s workforce has seen a significant decrease in available workers. This pilot will help attract people that are needed to drive economic growth and help support middle-class jobs in these communities.

The participating rural and northern communities will have access to a range of supports to test this new innovative, community-driven model that will help fill labour gaps. 

The selected communities are: 

Thunder Bay (ON), Sault Ste. Marie (ON), Sudbury (ON), Timmins (ON), North Bay (ON), 

Gretna-Rhineland-Altona-Plum Coulee (MB), Brandon (MB), 

Moose Jaw (SK), 

Claresholm (AB), 

West Kootenay (BC), and Vernon (BC). 

The participating communities were selected as a representative sample of the regions across Canada to assist in laying out the blueprint for the rest of the country.

To complement the Rural and Northern Pilot, Canada is also working with the territories to address the unique immigration needs in Canada’s North.

Canada is committed to attracting the best talent around the world to fill skill shortages and drive local economies in rural Canada that will benefit all Canadians.

Quick facts

• Throughout the summer, the government will begin working with selected communities to position them to identify candidates for permanent residence as early as fall 2019.
• Communities will be responsible for candidate recruitment and endorsement for permanent residence.
• Newcomers are expected to begin to arrive under this pilot in 2020.
• Communities worked with local economic development organizations to submit an application which demonstrated how they met the eligibility criteria by March 11, 2019.
• The Atlantic Immigration Pilot was launched in March 2017 as part of the Atlantic Growth Strategy. The four Atlantic provinces are able to endorse up to 2,500 workers in 2019 under that pilot to meet labour market needs in the region.
• Rural communities employ over four million Canadians and account for almost 30% of the national GDP.
• Rural Canada supplies food, water, and energy for urban centres, sustaining the industries that contribute to Canada’s prosperous economy.
• Between 2001 and 2016, the number of potential workers has decreased by 23% percent, while the number of potential retirees has increased by 40%.

Cooks wanted in Saskatoon, SK, Canada

• Wage Offered: $13-15 $/hour
• Number of Openings: 2
• Years of Experience Required: 3
• Education Required: High School
• LMIA Status: Not Applicable

One of our client company needs Cooks. Below is the specification for the mentioned position:

Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Work Duration: morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, shift work.

Wage: 13-15 $/hour

Language: Must be able to effectively communicate, read and write in English

Positions: 2

PNP required: Yes

Job id: 10

Duties and Skills :

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Plan menus, determine the size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Organize and manage buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations

Requirements :

–  Minimum of 3 years experience preparing meals in the restaurant and/or culinary degree

Other skills:

–  Dependable

–  Team Player

–   Reliable

–   Organized

–   Can work under pressure

–   Have attention to details

–   Work in a fast-paced environment

If you possess all of the mentioned skills and requirements please register in the web form below:

Job Openings in Canada: John Deere Agricultural Mechanic

Specialized position with annual salary :$60,000 – $80,000

Job Sector: Production/Farming

Education Level: Skilled Trade Certification

Job Overview: A farm is located near Bromhead, SK and is looking for a full-time John Deere Agricultural Mechanic. They are a progressive 12,000-acre farm that grows wheat, durum, canola, mustard, peas, and lentils. This family farm has a 50′ x 100′ heated shop to work in and has a team of four full-time employees as well as four part-time employees.

What You’ll Do: Repair and maintain John Deere equipment. In season work may include operating machinery. Offseason work includes moving snow in the oilfield, loading rail cars and much more. There is plenty of work for the right individual!

What You’ll Need: Mechanically inclined and experienced working with John Deere equipment. A team player attitude but be able to work independently. A strong work ethic. Ability to weld. Class 1A license is an asset. CPR and H2S training is an asset. The farm is flexible with time off during the offseason and they do not work on Sunday’s.

Categories: Driving, Operation, Maintenance & Repair (Automotive, HD Equipment &/or Machinery) Mechanic & Service Technician (Ag, Automotive, HD, Truck & Transport)

Benefits: No

Housing: Yes. There are available housing options near the farm.

Vehicle Yes. A vehicle for work purposes is provided.

• Resumes must be uploaded in pdf format.
• All the candidates must have valid IELTS/CLB results.
• Are available for the interviews on short notice. 

Job Openings in Canada: Farm Maintenance Foreman

Full-Time – Entry Position –

Annual Salary: $40,000 – $60,000

Job Sector: Production/Farming

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Job Overview; A progressive mixed farm located only minutes from Langenburg Saskatchewan. We are rooted in strong family values, honesty, and good stewardship. We recognize the importance of meaningful employment for our employees to ensure the sustainability of our farm business.  We currently have an opening for a farm maintenance foreman position.

 Duties would include but are not limited to:
 Co-ordinate, assign perform &
supervise maintenance duties on farm machinery,
equipment and buildings
 Perform adjustments in settings to equipment used in seeding and harvesting of various crops Maintain a functional, orderly and clean workshop
Procure repair parts and workshop supplies
 Keep tools in good working order, organized and secure
 Keep accurate and complete maintenance and repair records
Operate a full range of medium to very large farm equipment

If you are ambitious, mechanically inclined, able to work independently but also function well as a team member, willing to work long hours as seasonally required and love to learn we would like to hear from you!

Categories: Driving, Operation, Maintenance & Repair (Automotive, HD Equipment &/or Machinery) General Labourer Mechanic & Service Technician (Ag, Automotive, HD, Truck & Transport)

Benefits: Group Health Benefits Performance Bonus Program

Housing: Not specified

Vehicle: No

• Resumes must be uploaded in pdf format.
• All the candidates must have valid IELTS/CLB results.
• Are available for the interviews on short notice. 

Job opening in Canada: Service Technician-John Deere

Intermediate Specialized position – $60,000 – $80,000

Job Sector: Agribusiness

Education Level: Skilled Trade Certification

Job Overview: This position is eligible for relocation assistance and a signing bonus of up to $10,000 Committed to customer service. Driven by safety. Does that sound like you? As part of our service team and under the service manager’s guidance, you will work to keep our customers successful.

The Day to Day: The success of our customers is priority number one. As part of the service team, you will diagnose and repair all systems on our agricultural equipment such as tractors, combines, sprayers and seeders including electronic and diesel engines, manual and automated transmissions, front and rear suspension, electrical, driveline, HVAC, hitch and cab/interior among others We try to limit the downtime. You will perform preventative maintenance such as changing filters, testing of batteries, making adjustments to the brake system and clutch components and lubricating moving parts of equipment Keeping our customers informed is important and they want to know when they will be back to work. Strong communication and accurately recording all work done for our customers helps move them forward Building positive relationships is part of our DNA and we’re dedicated to providing the best customer service and that starts with you

Who You Are: You possess a Heavy Equipment Journeyman Certificate and consider yourself an expert in your craft and on the tools of the trade including electronic diagnostic equipment You have a deep understanding of troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and maintaining equipment and a real passion for creative problem solving to tackle those rare and unusual issues Are you someone who cares about the quality of your work? Of course, you are. You are meticulous and it shows in your work ethic when you check and double check the job and keep detailed notes your completed work “What you do when no one is around” is your definition of integrity and you strive to do the job right the first time, even under pressure You are highly motivated and have the ability to manage several priorities at the same time in a dynamic work environment

The Perks: A competitive pay scale supported by an employee stock purchase program and exemplary benefits package We know you want to always improve. Advancement opportunities within the organization give you the flexibility to grow and ongoing training and development will help you reach your goals Employee referral bonuses ensure we hire great people just like you Having the right gear is essential. We will provide you with a tool and boot allowances so you have the right equipment for the job at the right time

Categories: General Labourer Operations

Benefits: Yes

Housing: No

Vehicle: Yes

• Resumes must be uploaded in pdf format.
• All the candidates must have valid IELTS/CLB results.
• Are available for the interviews on short notice.