Timmins – Canada Regional Rural and Francophone Community Immigration Pilots (RCIP-FCIP) -2025

Timmins, Ontario, a city nestled in the heart of Northern Ontario, has emerged as a beacon for skilled immigrants seeking new opportunities in Canada. Through its participation in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP), Timmins offers pathways to permanent residence for those eager to contribute to its vibrant community and economy.​

What Are the RCIP and FCIP?

This program starts on 27th April 2025.

Timmins is one of 18 Canadian communities chosen to lead both the RCIP and FCIP programs, which are designed to help skilled foreign workers gain permanent residency in smaller communities. These initiatives, coordinated by the Timmins Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) alongside local partners, aim to support regional growth by connecting newcomers with in-demand jobs and helping them settle long-term in the area.

Support Without Stress

One key highlight of the Timmins program is the clarity and accessibility it offers to applicants. You don’t need to hire an immigration representative to apply—although you can if you choose to. All required forms and instructions are available online through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), ensuring transparency and ease of access.

In-Demand Sectors and Occupations

The Timmins RCIP and FCIP target five major sectors with acute labor shortages:

• Health

• Education, Law, and Social, Community, and Government Services

• Trades and Transport

• Natural Resources and Agriculture

• Business, Finance, and Administration

Priority Sectors and Occupations

Whether you’re a nurse, accountant, heavy equipment mechanic, teacher, or social worker, Timmins may have the opportunity you want. Specific in-demand occupations include registered nurses, bookkeepers, construction millwrights, transport truck drivers, and early childhood educators, among many others. Each program also includes some occupation types exclusive to the RCIP or FCIP based on the community’s evolving needs.

REQUIRMENTS

To immigrate to Timmins through the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) or the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP), candidates must:

1. Obtain a valid job offer from a designated employer in Timmins. Have at least 1 year (1,560 hours) of related work experience in the past 3 years

2. Ensure the position is in an eligible National Occupation Classification (NOC) under one of the five key sectors listed above.

3. Meet federal eligibility criteria, including language, education, and settlement fund requirements.

** The minimum score you need depends on the NOC TEER category of your job offer:

• • TEER 0 or 1: CLB 6
  • TEER 2 or 3: CLB 5
  • TEER 4 or 5: CLB 4

** Other English test equivalents are accepted: IELTS, PTE, TEF, and TCF.

**Have a Canadian educational credential or the foreign equivalent.

**To apply for permanent residence through this pilot, you must prove you can support yourself and your family after you get to Canada. See how much you need to proof here

4. Apply for a community recommendation through the Timmins Economic Development Corporation.

5. Submit a permanent residence application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Who can apply

Make sure you meet the IRCC Federal Eligibility Requirements. Click the corresponding link below to ensure meet the applicant requirements:

• Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) – Candidate Requirements
• Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) – Candidate Requirements

*******The list of Designated Employers to be released soon 

******The checklist of all the documents required for a complete application will be released soon

2025 Intake Periods:

• April 27 12:00 am to May 3 11:59 pm
• May 25 12:00 am to May 31 11:59 pm
• June 22 12:00 am to June 28 11:59 pm
• July 27 12:00 am to August 2 11:59 pm
• August 24 12:00 am to August 30 11:59 pm
• September 21 12:00 am to September 27 11:59 pm
• October 26 12:00 am to November 1 11:59 pm
• November 23 12:00 am to November 29 11:59 pm

A Community That Cares

Timmins isn’t just offering jobs—it’s offering a place to belong. From the application process through to arrival and settlement, the city, in collaboration with the Timmins Economic Development Corporation (TEDC), ensures support for candidates and their families. The programs are rooted in a vision of inclusive growth, aiming to strengthen local industries while fostering a culturally rich and diverse community.

Ready to Begin?

For skilled workers looking for more than just employment—a lifestyle, a community, and a future—Timmins provides a golden opportunity. Start your journey today by exploring the official Timmins Immigration Portal, where you’ll find all the information needed to determine your eligibility and begin the application process.