Sudbury, ON: Requirements for Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) employers

Sudbury (RCIP/FCIP):

EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS

(Sudbury - Rural Community Immigration Pilot / Francophone Community Immigration Pilot)

Employers operating in a priority sector with at least one position in a priority occupation to nominate for a recommendation may apply to become a Designated Employer under the RCIP and/or FCIP programs.

Employers must meet the following conditions:

1. The business is legitimate and operating, and has been in continuous and active operation under the same management for at least 2 years within the Sudbury community boundaries.
2. The business operates in at least one priority occupation, and at least 75% of the work must be performed within the community boundaries.
3. The employer has completed the free intercultural competency training via the link provided by the City of Greater Sudbury.
4. The employer has completed the mandatory onboarding training for participating businesses via the link provided by the City of Greater Sudbury.
5. The employer agrees to support the settlement process of the Principal Applicant and accompanying family members, including facilitating access to settlement services and social support.
6. The employer has not violated employer compliance regulations under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) or Regulations (IRPR).
7. The employer has not violated employment standards or occupational health and safety laws.
8. There are no outstanding fines or charges with the city’s Planning and Building Department, and the following must be paid in full with no overdue balances:
   • Property taxes
   • Water and sewer fees
9. If the employer nominates a candidate who does not currently reside within the Sudbury RCIP/FCIP community boundaries, the employer must:
   • Assist in finding and securing housing for the employee before finalizing the recommendation letter
   • Provide a settlement plan to the City of Greater Sudbury

INELIGIBLE BUSINESSES

The following organizations are not eligible to participate in the Sudbury RCIP/FCIP program:

1. Consulates
2. Employers falling under section 200(3)(g.1) or (h) of the IRPR
3. Businesses hiring workers solely for the purpose of creating a “candidate pool” to transfer or subcontract to other businesses
4. Businesses where the majority of shares or ownership belongs to:
   • The foreign national themselves
   • Or their spouse or common-law partner
   • Or businesses controlled directly or indirectly by the aforementioned parties
5. Businesses owned by a Representative as defined under section 91(2) of the IRPA

PRIORITY SECTORS

1. Business, Finance and Administration*
2. Natural and Applied Sciences
3. Health
4. Education, Social, Community and Government Services
5. Trades and Transport
6. Natural Resources and Agriculture

🔎 Important note for the “Business, Finance and Administration” sector: There are currently no specific occupations in this group listed as priority occupations. However, in limited cases, candidates in this sector may still be considered if they:

• Meet all program requirements
• Achieve a minimum cut-off score of 79 points under the Sudbury scoring system

Employers wishing to support candidates in this sector are advised to:

1. First, apply to become a Designated Employer
2. Then, contact the program management team directly to discuss conditions and next steps

PRIORITY OCCUPATIONS

Below is the list of priority occupations by NOC code updated as of March 1, 2025:

🔹 Science and Engineering

• 21330 - Mining Engineers
• 22100 - Chemical technologists and technicians
• 22300 - Civil engineering technologists and technicians
• 22301 - Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
• 22303 - Construction estimators
• 22310 - Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians

🔹 Health

• 31102 - General practitioners and family physicians
• 31301 - Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
• 32101 - Licensed practical nurses
• 32109 - Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
• 33102 - Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
• 33100 - Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
• 33101 - Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations

🔹 Social and Education Services

• 42201 - Social and community service workers
• 42202 - Early childhood educators and assistants
• 42203 - Instructors of persons with disabilities
• 44101 - Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations

🔹 Construction and Mechanical

• 70010 - Construction managers
• 72106 - Welders and related machine operators
• 72401 - Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
• 72410 - Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics
• 72411 - Auto body collision, refinishing and damage estimation technicians
• 72400 - Industrial mechanics and millwrights

🔹 Transport

• 73300 - Transport truck drivers
• 74203 - Automotive and heavy equipment parts technicians

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