The Rural Community Immigration (RCIP) program in British Columbia has identified key sectors and occupations for prioritization in 2026, offering a pathway to permanent residence for foreign nationals with job offers aligned to community needs.

Occupations under the RCIP have varying language requirements based on the National Occupational Classification (NOC) code. The participating regions in British Columbia, including North Okanagan-Shuswap, Peace Liard, and West Kootenay, have outlined their focus areas for the program.

North Okanagan-Shuswap

In 2026, the North Okanagan-Shuswap region is emphasizing sectors such as Health, Education, Sales, Trades, Manufacturing, and Business administration under the RCIP. The selection for 2026 largely mirrors the previous year, with the addition of the business and finance sector.

The list of priority occupations for North Okanagan-Shuswap in 2026 includes Accounting and related clerks, Accounting technicians, and Bookkeepers.