Sault Ste. Marie has officially released its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), offering new opportunities for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency in Canada.
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Under the RCIP, eligible foreign workers can apply for permanent residency if they have a valid job offer from an employer designated under the program, in addition to meeting all other pilot criteria.
Designated Employers in Sault Ste. Marie
The current list of RCIP-designated employers in Sault Ste. Marie includes:
- Algoma Tubes Inc (Tenaris Canada)
- Child Care Algoma
- China Steel Inc.
- Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill
- Extendicare Mapleview
- F. J. Davey Home
- Giovanni’s Restaurant
- JD Aero Technical Inc.
- Meadow Park Montessori School
- Montanas
- Northern Power Train
- OTR Engineered Solutions
- ParaMed
- Sault Area Hospital
- Sault Ste. Marie YMCA
- Viacore
Note: This list is subject to change as new employers may be added over time.
Employers in Sault Ste. Marie who operate in a priority sector and are looking to hire a foreign national in a priority occupation can apply for designation through the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation, the organization responsible for overseeing this process.
About the RCIP in Sault Ste. Marie
Located in Northern Ontario, Sault Ste. Marie has been allocated 300 spots for the RCIP in 2025, offering a pathway to permanent residency for foreign nationals with the right qualifications and job offers.
Eligibility for the RCIP in Sault Ste. Marie
To qualify for the RCIP in Sault Ste. Marie, foreign workers must:
- Have a job offer from a designated employer;
- Ensure the job falls within one of the community’s priority sectors, which include:
- Education, law and social, community, and government services
- Health
- Manufacturing and utilities
- Sales and service
- Trades and transport
- Work in an occupation listed on the community’s priority occupation list
- Meet additional federal requirements related to:
- Relevant work experience
- Language proficiency
- Educational background
- Proof of settlement funds
Once all local and federal criteria are met, including obtaining a community recommendation, applicants can submit their application for permanent residence directly to the Government of Canada.
Other Ontario communities such as Timmins and Thunder Bay have also released their designated employer lists under the RCIP.
