On July 3, 2025, Brandon—Manitoba’s second-largest city—publicly announced its initial roster of designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), opening new doors to PR for foreign nationals with job offers in the region.
🏢 Who Made the List?
The designations extend to businesses within a 25 km radius of Brandon, including Brandon Hills, Chater, Cornwallis, and Riverdale. The current employer list includes:
- Brandon Clinic (family & specialist physicians)*
- Gateway Mechanical Services Inc.
- Glendale Industries Limited
- Keller Developments
- Koch Fertilizer Canada ULC
- Kumon Brandon
- Maple Leaf Foods
- Modular Industrial Structures Brandon (MISB)
- Prairie Mountain Health**
- Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.
- The Wellness Clinic***
- Walsh Construction
*Physician roles require Canadian licensure or licensure-in-progress
**Designated only at the Brandon PMH site
***Also limited to licenced physician-related roles
📋 Eligibility Requirements
- Valid full‑time job offer from a designated employer
- Occupation listed under Brandon’s priority NOCs
- Proof of experience or eligibility via international graduate exemption
- Minimum language, education credentials, and settlement funds
- Obtain a community recommendation certificate to apply for PR and LMIA‑exempt work permit
🔎 Why It Matters
Brandon joins a select group of communities participating in RCIP, offering an employer-driven pathway to PR while addressing local labor demands. For foreign workers already in Brandon, this represents a fast track to both permanent residence and on-the-job stability.
🛠 How AARA Immigration Consultancy Can Help
- Confirm that your job offer and occupation qualify under Brandon RCIP
- Assist your employer with the community designation process
- Prepare your RCIP application for PR and a related work permit
- Guide you through settlement planning and renewal steps
Interested in building your future in Brandon? Book a free assessment with AARA Immigration today and start your tailored RCIP journey!