In today’s article, I share with you a list of employers in Manitoba, specifically the Town of Altona and Municipality of Rhineland currently hiring foreign workers.
I also show you how to apply for the jobs and how to use your job offer to get Canada PR.
Immigrate to Altona/Rhineland, The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)
Altona/Rhineland is located in southern Manitoba, a region with a long history of welcoming newcomers and integrating both immigrants and refugees into the social fabric of the community.
Altona/Rhineland is one of the communities participating in Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) program that creates a pathway to Canadian permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who want to live in Altona/Rhineland.
The RNIP pilot is designed to support economic development within Altona/Rhineland and strengthen the region’s local business’s capacity to develop and retain a skilled workforce.
As the Altona/Rhineland, Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) just like all other RNIPs is a community driven program, you need a job offer to apply for Canada PR through this pilot program.
If you are a Foreign National interested in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot click here to see a list of current employment opportunities in Altona/Rhineland:
Buffalo Creek Mills – Mill Operator
Buffalo Creek Mills – Packaging Operator
Buffalo Creek Mills – Packaging Shift Lead
Buffalo Creek Mills – Production Shift Lead
Buffalo Creek Mills – Stabilization Operator
Elmer’s Manufacturing – Welder
Four Winds Motel & Restaurant – Cook
Friesens Corporation – Bindery Machine Operator
Friesens Corporation – Bindery Small Equipment Machine Operator
Friesens Corporation – Lead Bindery Machine Operator
Friesens Corporation – Level 2 Printing Press Operator
Friesens Corporation – Level II Bindery Machine Operator
Greenvalley Equipment – Agricultural Equipment Technician/Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic
If your work experience and/or education is not a match with one of the current employment opportunities in Altona/Rhineland under the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, create a candidate profile where you can set up career alerts to be notified of future job opportunities matching your profile.
Please review the job postings carefully and ONLY submit applications for the job(s) that are a fit with your skills and experience.
In your cover letter or job application, clearly indicate how you meet all the mandatory requirements of the job posting.
The Altona/Rhineland community is limiting candidates to a maximum of 3 active job applications at a time.
An active job application is described as any job application that you have submitted through the Candidate Profile. You can also withdraw a job application, if you want to apply to another job posting that is a better fit with your skills and experience.
A complete resume is required when applying for a position. The key components of a complete resume consist of:
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Your name and contact information
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Full education history
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Full work history
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Skills and Activities are optional
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Three references (preferably work related)
Please click here to open a sample template that may be used to create your own resume.
Altona/Rhineland Community Specific Criteria
In addition to the Government of Canada’s Eligibility Criteria, SEED has created Community Specific Criteria to ensure we are focusing on our community’s greatest economic opportunities and best chances for candidate retention.
Click here to view SEED’s Community Specific Criteria.
- Candidate must intend to live within the boundaries (as defined in the Ministerial Instructions) of the Town of Altona or Municipality of Rhineland.
- Candidate must successfully create a “Candidate Profile” on https://www.seedrpga.com/immigration-pilot to be able to apply for qualified job postings through the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot.
- The jobs must be qualified positions by employers located within the boundaries of the Town of Altona or Municipality of Rhineland (as defined in the Ministerial Instructions) that meet the Employment Requirements (as defined in the Ministerial Instructions section two (2)) will be posted on https://www.seedrpga.com/immigration-pilot
Altona/Rhineland Comprehensive Priority Points Grid
The Vetting Committee will assess your eligibility for community recommendation taking into consideration the priority factors outlined in the Comprehensive Priority Points Grid.
If you are among the top-ranking candidates, you will move onto further assessment including an interview to ensure you intend to reside in the community.
- Candidate has received a qualifying job offer in the sector of Agriculture and Manufacturing – Yes +20
- Candidate has received a qualifying job offer in the sector of Construction, Food Processing and Financial Services – Yes +10
- The job offer is from an established employer who has been operating a business within the boundaries (as defined in the Ministerial Instructions) of the Town of Altona or Municipality of Rhineland for a minimum of ten (10) years, or with a business that has invested a minimum of $250,000 capital within the boundaries (as defined in the Ministerial Instructions) of the Town of Altona or Municipality of Rhineland – Yes +10
- The job offer is from an employer who will provide the candidate with a workplace mentor for a minimum of six (6) months – Yes +5
- Job offer is in National Occupational Classification (NOC) skills
- NOC A, NOC B: +10
- NOC C: +5
- Candidate possess a valid driver’s license from country of origin – Yes +5
- Candidate has lived as an adult (18 years of age or older) in a community with a population of 10,000 people or less, and located one (1) hour (travel distance) away from a large and densely populated urban area for a minimum of six (6) months – Yes +5
- Candidate has a family member and/or friend who is a permanent resident of Canada or a Canadian citizen and has been living within the boundaries (as defined in the Ministerial Instructions) of the Town of Altona and/or Municipality of Rhineland for a minimum of two (2) years
- Parents, siblings or children: +20
- Friend, grandparent, uncle, aunt, cousin, niece or nephew: +10
- Candidate has previously spent one (1) week or more within the boundaries (as defined in the Ministerial Instructions) of the Town of Altona and/or Municipality of Rhineland – Yes +5
- The candidate has a spouse/common-law-partner with work experience that could fill labour needs in the following industry sectors: Agriculture, Construction, Education, Financial Services, Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare/Hospital, Manufacturing, Social Services, Retail, Technology, Transportation – Yes +10
- The candidate has a spouse/common-law-partner with post-secondary education that could fill labour needs in the following industry sectors: Agriculture, Construction, Education, Financial Services, Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare/Hospital, Manufacturing, Social Services, Retail, Technology, Transportation – Yes +10
- The candidate is between the ages of 25 -38 years old as of the date the application for recommendation is received by SEED – Yes +10
The Application Process
Click here to view the processes for employers to participate in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot and for candidates to apply to the Altona/Rhineland community.
After You Arrive
Regional Connections provides settlement services, job search supports, English classes, and community connection activities that will help you and your family start your new life in Canada.
For more information, go to: www.regionalconnections.ca.
