Rice Alcantara @Questjobs By Rice Alcantara @Questjobs · Apr 23, 2026

PR Jobs RCIP Steinbach, Manitoba Designated Employers and Occupations

PR Jobs RCIP Steinbach, Manitoba Designated Employers and Occupations
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PR Jobs RCIP Steinbach, Manitoba

RCIP Steinbach is Open — Employer-Driven PR Jobs Available Now

Key Facts (Quick Read)

  • Program: Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)
  • Location: Steinbach, Manitoba + surrounding region
  • Pathway type: Employer-driven permanent residence (PR)
  • Entry point: Valid job offer from a designated employer
  • Intake: Monthly, limited recommendations issued

To apply to the jobs eligible under RCIP plus 20,000 more PR aligned jobs, go to QuestJobs. 

What Is the RCIP – Steinbach?

The Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) is a federal economic immigration initiative launched by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It is designed to help rural Canadian communities attract and retain skilled foreign workers to address local labour shortages and support long-term economic growth.

Steinbach — Manitoba's third-largest city with a population of over 17,000 and one of Canada's fastest-growing regional economies — is one of the select communities participating in this pilot. The program is managed locally by the Steinbach Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and covers not just the city itself, but also the surrounding area including:

  • Rural Municipality of Ste. Anne
  • Rural Municipality of Piney
  • Rural Municipality of La Broquerie
  • Urban District of Landmark
  • Urban District of Vita

This is an employer-driven pathway, which means the process starts with a job offer — not a points draw or lottery.

What Jobs Qualify? Priority Sectors and Occupations

Not every job qualifies under RCIP – Steinbach. Your job offer must fall within one of the community's approved priority sectors or priority occupations.

Priority Sectors

  • Sector 3 – Health
  • Sector 4 – Education, Law and Social, Community and Government Services
  • Sector 6 – Sales and Service
  • Sector 7 – Trades and Transport
  • Sector 9 – Manufacturing and Utilities

Priority Occupations (NOC Codes)

NOC Code Occupation
11202 Professional Occupations in Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations
12200 Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers
21112 Agriculture Representatives, Consultants, and Specialists
21221 Business Systems Specialists
21223 Database Analysts and Data Administrators
21321 Industrial Manufacturing Engineers
22212 Drafting Technologists and Technicians
22303 Construction Estimators
31102 General Practitioners and Family Physicians
31301 Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses
32101 Licensed Practical Nurses
32104 Animal Health Technologists and Veterinary Technicians
32124 Pharmacy Technicians
32201 Massage Therapists
33102 Nurses Aides, Orderlies, and Patient Service Associates
41101 Lawyers and Quebec Notaries
42202 Early Childhood Educators and Assistants
60020 Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers
62020 Food Service Supervisors (excludes fast food restaurants)
63100 Insurance Agents and Brokers
70010 Construction Managers
72106 Welders and Related Machine Operators
72401 Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
72410 Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers
72422 Electrical Mechanics

The Designated Employers

To apply under RCIP – Steinbach, you must receive a job offer from a designated employer — a company that has been officially approved by the Steinbach Economic Development Corporation to participate in the program. The current list of designated employers in Steinbach includes:

 Transportation / Logistics / Industrial

 Construction / Manufacturing / Trades

Food / Hospitality / Retail

Healthcare / Social / Government

Childcare / Education

Local Services / Misc

⚠️ No Strong Official Website / Limited Presence

These companies either:

  • Don’t have a proper website
  • Only exist on directories / Facebook

Examples:

  • Church Renewal
  • GNM Fine Jewellers
  • MECCCC General Service Ltd.
  • Steve’s Livestock
  • The Pickup Storehouse
  • Three Way Builders
  • Treasure Keepers
  • Wings Over Kississing
  • Esso Gas Station (use franchise locator)
  • Garderie Les Petits Amis

Important: This list is updated regularly. Always verify the current list of designated employers at steinbachedc.com.

Your Roadmap to Eligibility: Step by Step

Here is a clear, concise roadmap to qualifying under RCIP – Steinbach:

Step 1 — Confirm Your Occupation Qualifies

Check that your job title and NOC code match one of Steinbach's approved priority occupations listed above. If your occupation is not on the list, you are not eligible under this specific community's RCIP.

Step 2 — Secure a Job Offer from a Designated Employer

Reach out to employers on the designated employer list. The Steinbach RCIP does not match candidates with employers — you must find a job on your own or be approached by an employer. Your job offer must be:

  • Full-time (minimum 30 hours per week)
  • Non-seasonal and permanent
  • At or above the prevailing wage for the occupation

Step 3 — Meet the General RCIP Eligibility Requirements

Once you have a job offer, confirm you meet all federal RCIP requirements:

  • Work Experience: At least 1 year (1,560 hours) of relevant work experience within the last 3 years (international graduates from a qualifying institution in the community may be exempt)
  • Education: A Canadian secondary certificate or a foreign equivalent with an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
  • Language: Minimum CLB 4 for TEER 4–5 occupations; CLB 5 for TEER 3; CLB 6 for TEER 0–2 occupations
  • Settlement Funds: Sufficient funds to support yourself and your family upon arrival (proof not required at recommendation stage but required for the PR application)
  • Intent to Reside: Genuine intention to live and work in Steinbach and the surrounding area

Step 4 — Your Employer Submits the Recommendation Application

Your designated employer submits a community recommendation application to the Steinbach Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) on your behalf during an intake period (which opens on the 1st business day of each month at 9:00 AM). Up to 5 recommendations are issued per intake period.

Step 5 — Receive Your Community Recommendation Certificate

If the SEDC approves your application, you will receive a Community Recommendation Certificate — your green light to proceed.

Step 6 — Apply for Permanent Residence to IRCC

With your recommendation certificate in hand, submit your permanent residence application directly to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). While your PR application is being processed, you may also be eligible to apply for a 2-year LMIA-exempt work permit so you can continue working legally in Canada.

Why Steinbach?

Beyond the immigration pathway itself, Steinbach is a genuinely attractive place to build a life:

  • Strong economy with consistent growth in manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and retail
  • Affordable cost of living compared to major Canadian cities
  • Safe, family-friendly community with excellent schools and services
  • Welcoming newcomer community with established settlement support
  • Strategic location just 45 minutes southeast of Winnipeg