The City of Greater Sudbury, Ontario, has officially released its list of approved employers under the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)—locally branded as the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)—and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). These two community-driven immigration streams offer eligible foreign workers a pathway to permanent residency (PR) in Canada, provided they receive a job offer from a designated local employer.
These pilots form part of Canada's broader effort to drive regional economic development and address labour shortages in smaller and Francophone communities outside Quebec. Greater Sudbury is among the select municipalities across the country authorized to participate in both RCIP and FCIP, underscoring its strategic importance in Canada’s immigration system.
Sudbury: A Dual-Pilot Immigration Community
Sudbury stands out as Ontario’s largest municipality by land area, offering a unique mix of urban infrastructure and small-town living. In 2025, Greater Sudbury was allocated 525 nomination spaces under RCIP and 45 nomination spaces under FCIP, according to IRCC’s allocation summary.
The program’s scope also includes neighboring towns such as Killarney, St. Charles, and Noelville, where employment and settlement opportunities continue to expand. These areas are supported by a local economic coalition aiming to match immigration with the region's workforce needs.
To understand how these nomination spaces compare with other community streams, visit our article on New Brunswick’s Immigration Allocation Increase.
RCIP: Designated Employers by Sector
Healthcare & Wellness
These employers serve Sudbury’s aging population and regional health networks:
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Autumnwood Mature Lifestyle Communities Inc.
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Behaviour Analysis North
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CJay Medicals
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Extendicare York
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Home Instead / Wirta Home Care Ltd.
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Imagine Therapeutic Services Inc.
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Karis Disability Services
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March of Dimes
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Northwood Medical Clinics Inc.
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Paramed Inc.
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Sudbury Dental Clinic (Azim Casim Parekh Dentistry)
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The Amberwood Suites GP Inc.
Community, Education & Public Services
Public and nonprofit employers include:
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City of Greater Sudbury
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YMCA of Northeastern Ontario
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Canadian Mental Health Association – Sudbury/Manitoulin
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Discover Early Learning & Care
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Elizabeth Fry Society of Northern Ontario
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Northern Youth Services
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Sudbury Food Bank
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Maple Tree Preschool Non-Profit
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Larch Street Kids
Trades, Mining & Logistics
These companies are essential to Northern Ontario’s industrial economy:
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ARC Coatings
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Cambrian Ford Sales
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Fisher Wavy Inc.
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Mansour Group (Logistics, Rail Motive Services)
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Joy Global (Komatsu Mining)
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Anmar Mechanical & Electrical
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Dominion Construction
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Pioneer Construction Inc.
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GFL Environmental Services
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Patrick Mechanical Limited
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PSL Patrick Sprack Limited
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Viacore Solutions Inc.
For a comprehensive explanation of in-demand sectors in rural PR streams, see our article on the Alberta Rural Renewal Stream.
The FCIP focuses on bolstering French-speaking minority communities in Canada. Sudbury has a well-established Francophone community and access to French-language services, making it ideal for this pilot.
Business, Finance & Administration
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Highland Bookkeeping and Tax Prep
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Scotiabank (2040 Algonquin Rd, Sudbury)
Healthcare
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Home Instead / Wirta Home Care Ltd.
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Behaviour Analysis North
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Rehoboth Family Care
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Elgin Street Pharmacy
Education & Community Services
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City of Greater Sudbury
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YMCA of Northeastern Ontario
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Canadian Mental Health Association – Sudbury/Manitoulin
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Sudbury Student Services Consortium
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Le Club Amical du Nouveau Sudbury
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Garderie Touche à tout de Sudbury
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Magic Triangle
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Northern Youth Services
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Our Children, Our Future
Skilled Trades & Logistics
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Northern Nissan
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Barne Building and Construction Inc.
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Dominion Construction
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Gardewine
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R.M. Belanger Limited
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Viacore Solutions Inc.
To view the complete and updated list of designated RCIP and FCIP employers in Greater Sudbury, visit https://greatersudbury.ca.
Why Designated Employers Matter
To be eligible under RCIP or FCIP, candidates must:
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Receive a valid job offer from a designated employer listed by the community
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Demonstrate relevant work experience or qualify for the international graduate exemption
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Meet minimum language (CLB/NCLC 5) and education benchmarks
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Show proof of settlement funds based on family size
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Obtain a community recommendation from the City of Greater Sudbury
More details can be found on the IRCC official RNIP pilot page.
How QuestJobs.io Supports Your Immigration Pathway
Navigating pilot-specific immigration programs can be complex. QuestJobs.io simplifies the process by offering:
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Over 2,000 PR-eligible jobs under RCIP and FCIP
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Nearly 2,000 positions listed in Ontario’s Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
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A total of 18,000+ jobs verified across 19 Canadian immigration pathways
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Sector-specific job leads
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Explore our Sudbury job listings and other provincial pathways on https://questjobs.io.
Final Thoughts
Greater Sudbury’s unique status as a dual-pilot city under RCIP and FCIP makes it a premier destination for immigrants seeking long-term residency in Ontario’s north. With 570 total nominations available in 2025, newcomers in healthcare, education, trades, and logistics will find numerous verified PR-eligible opportunities.