Do you have a question that are not answered below? Please see the Employer Information page and the Candidate Information page before contacting the Town of Rocky Mountain House.
I want to immigrate to Rocky Mountain House. How do I obtain an Endorsement Letter?
Accept a job offer from an approved Employer. The Town of Rocky Mountain House cannot provide Endorsement Letters directly to prospective Candidates. Only Candidates who have received a job offer for full-time, permanent employment from an approved Employer enrolled in the Rocky Mountain House Rural Renewal Stream Program will be issued an Endorsement Letter.
I want to apply for a position. Where can I confirm whether my work experience, education, language and settlement funds make me eligible under the Rural Renewal Stream for Permanent Residency?
The Government of Alberta lists all eligibility requirements. The Town of Rocky Mountain House cannot answer questions on the eligibility of prospective Candidates.
Is the program open to Candidates who are already living in Canada?
Yes. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Rural Renewal Stream program is open to prospective employees who are outside Canada, as well as those who already reside within Canada. Prospective Candidates within Canada must reside here with a valid temporary status. For example, a valid Open Work Permit, Named Work Permit, or Tourist Visa.
Once I receive my Endorsement Letter, how soon do I to apply to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program?
As soon as possible, once the Endorsement Letter is issued. The Endorsed Candidate is expected to enter their information into the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Rural Renewal Stream Portal as soon as possible. This is part of their commitment to the Employer and the Town of Rocky Mountain House. Once the Endorsed Candidate’s information is entered into the portal, the nomination for Permanent Residency begins immediately.
As a local Employer with labour shortage needs, how do I know whether the Rural Renewal Stream program is the best option for me?
The Rural Renewal Stream program is a good option for Employers in Rocky Mountain House who are having difficulties finding Candidates who are qualified to fill a given position or who are willing to perform the work required where existing Federal Temporary Foreign Worker programs are not a good fit for their business needs.
The Rural Renewal Stream program is an opportunity to hire a Candidate with temporary status in Rocky Mountain House that the business wouldn’t otherwise be able to hire under current Federal or Provincial Temporary Foreign programs. The Rural Renewal Stream is also an opportunity to bring newcomers into the community who will be the right fit for the required position. The Rural Renewal Stream also presents the Employer with the possibility of an Endorsed Candidate staying on with the business on a permanent basis once they’ve obtained Permanent Resident status.
Do Employers need to complete a Labour Market Impact Assessment [LMIA]?
No. The Rural Renewal Stream offers Employers the opportunity to waive the LMIA for the job vacancies by requesting an Endorsement Letter from the Town of Rocky Mountain House. An LMIA is not required for Employers who recruit for vacant positions through this program.
What happens if the job doesn’t work out?
Both the Employer and Endorsed Candidate [employee] still have their rights under the Employment Standards Code. Should the Employer or Endorsed Candidate [employee] choose to conclude the employment agreement, the Employer must follow the Employer Standards Code and regulations to terminate their employment.
Once employment has been terminated, it is the responsibility of the Employer to notify the Town of Rocky Mountain House Economic Development Coordinator who will then notify the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program of the change in status of the Endorsed Candidate. The Town of Rocky Mountain House will inform the Endorsed Candidate of the required next steps.
It is not the Town of Rocky Mountain House’s responsibility to find new employment for Endorsed Candidates whose employment has been terminated by the Employer or Endorsed Candidate.
As an Immigration Consultant, can I represent an Employer?
Yes. If an Employer in Rocky Mountain House has hired a representative, that representative is welcome to submit the Employer Application Form on behalf of the Employer, so long as the Employer signs the application form and is copied via email when requesting acceptance into the Rocky Mountain House Rural Renewal Stream Program. If an Immigration Consultant is not representing an Employer within Rocky Mountain House, any Rural Renewal Stream-related questions must be directed to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.
Can the Town of Rocky Mountain House answer specific Immigration questions regarding applications or prospective Candidates?
No. The best place to find information on the Rural Renewal Stream and any updates to the program is on the Government of Alberta Rural Renewal Stream website.
As an Endorsed Candidate, how do I get to Rocky Mountain House?
Endorsed Candidates who reside outside of Canada are responsible for covering the costs of transportation to Canada.
What costs are Employers responsible for?
Employers are responsible for the following fees:
- Job advertisements preparation and posting fees;
- Recruitment activities; and
- Any other miscellaneous expenses the Employer deems necessary to recruit and retain newcomers under the Rocky Mountain House Rural Renewal Stream Program.
