Brandon RCIP – Designated Employers and Program Overview
The City of Brandon has officially unveiled its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), marking a major step in Canada’s initiative to attract skilled professionals to smaller, high-demand communities. Brandon’s participation in the RCIP opens doors for foreign nationals aiming to secure permanent residency through stable employment in key sectors.
Designated Employers Under Brandon RCIP
The following employers have been approved to participate in the Brandon RCIP based on their demonstrated need for skilled labour and capacity to offer full-time, non-seasonal employment opportunities:
• Brandon Clinic*
• 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
* Brandon Clinic is hiring family and specialist physicians. Applicants must be licensed or in the process of licensure in Canada.
** Only the Brandon location of Prairie Mountain Health is eligible under RCIP. Applicants must be licensed or currently working with PMH.
*** The Wellness Clinic seeks licensed family physicians and related healthcare professionals or those on a licensure path.
RCIP Program Timeline and Community Engagement
Brandon’s RCIP officially launched in April 2025 and will remain active through December 1, 2029. For the year 2025, the city has received an allocation of 180 recommendation slots. These allow foreign nationals with job offers from designated employers to apply for permanent residence through a community-driven process.
Employers are required to complete a formal designation and collaborate with eligible candidates to submit community recommendation packages. Candidates who express strong intent to settle in Brandon and build long-term community ties will be given preference.
Pathway to Canadian Permanent Residency
With its inclusion in the RCIP, Brandon has become part of a national movement to support regional growth by welcoming skilled foreign workers. This program not only addresses labour shortages but also supports cultural diversity and sustainable community development in one of Manitoba’s most rapidly growing cities.