The three regions in Ontario that are part of the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) have shared their updated priority sectors and occupations for 2026.
Each region has made some changes this year. Some occupations have been removed, and new ones have been added based on local job needs. These updates reflect the changing labour demands in each region.
This article explains Ontario FCIP occupations eligible for PR in 2026 for the three regions:
- Timmins
- Sudbury
- Superior East Region
To qualify under the FCIP, foreign nationals must meet French language requirements and have a valid job offer from a designated employer in a priority sector and occupation.
Timmins
Timmins is located in Northeastern Ontario. In 2026, it continues to focus on the same five priority sectors as in 2025:
- Education, law and social, community and government services
- Health
- Business, finance and administration
- Natural resources, agriculture and related production
- Trades, transport and equipment operators
Under its scoring system, Timmins gives more points to candidates who have job offers in the last three sectors listed above. These candidates can get 15 points, while others receive 10 points.
Timmins is one of only two regions that are part of both the FCIP and the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The other region is Sudbury.
Eligible 2026 Priority Occupations
Timmins is prioritizing the following 25 occupations (and their associated NOCs) for PR under the FCIP in 2026.
The occupations that have been bolded represent newly targeted occupations in 2026 (four total), whereas all others were also prioritized in 2025.
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- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (12200)
- Administrative assistants (13110)
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (32104)
- Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers (74203)
- Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (72410)
- Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (72400)
- Construction trades helpers and labourers (75110)
- Customer services representatives – financial institutions* (64400)
- Early childhood educators and assistants (42202)
- Electricians (except industrial and power system) (72200)
- Elementary school and kindergarten teachers* (41221)
- Financial advisors* (11102)
- Heavy equipment operators (73400)
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (72401)
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (44101)
- Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing (95103)
- Licensed practical nurses (32101)
- Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations (33101)
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (33102)
- Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (31301)
- Social and community service workers (42201)
- Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators* (84120)
- Transport truck drivers (73300)
- Underground mine service and support workers (84100)
- Welders and related machine operators (72106)
*These occupations are unique to the FCIP and are not part of the RCIP list in Timmins.
Occupations That Have Been Deprioritized In 2026
Below are the four occupations that were included in 2025 but removed in 2026:
- Legal administrative assistants (13111)
- Medical laboratory technologists (32120)
- Industrial electricians (72201)
- Underground production and development miners (83100)
In 2026, each designated employer in Timmins can recommend up to five employees. There are nine intake periods planned during the year.
To enter the candidate pool, applicants must score at least 50 points. Draws take place once every month.
Sudbury
Sudbury is located about 390 kilometers north of Toronto. It is known for its many lakes.
In 2026, Sudbury is focusing on six sectors, compared to five last year:
- Health
- Natural resources, agriculture and related production
- Trades, transport and equipment operators
- Art, culture, recreation and sport
- Business, finance and administration
- Education, law and social, community and government services
Two new sectors have been added this year:
- Art, culture, recreation and sport
- Business, finance and administration
At the same time, the “Natural and applied sciences” sector has been removed.
Only job offers within the approved community area are eligible under the FCIP.
Eligible 2026 Priority Occupations
In 2026, Sudbury is targeting foreign workers in the following 25 occupations (and NOCs):
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- Accounting and related clerks (14200)
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (12200)
- Administrative assistants (13110)
- Administrative officers (13100)
- Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (72410)
- Banking, insurance and other financial clerks (14201)
- Business development officers and market researchers and analysts (41402)
- Carpenters (72310)
- Cashiers* (65100)
- Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (72400)
- Construction trades helpers and labourers (75110)
- Database analysts and data administrators (21223)
- Dispatchers (14404)
- Early childhood educators and assistants (42202)
- Financial sales representatives (63102)
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (44101)
- Human resources professionals (11200)
- Livestock labourers (85100)
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (33102)
- Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations (11202)
- Receptionists (14101)
- Records management technicians (12112)
- Social and community service workers (42201)
- Transport truck drivers (73300)
- Welders and related machine operators (72106)
Occupations That Have Been Deprioritized In 2026
The following 13 occupations have been removed from the list in 2026:
- College and other vocational instructors (41210)
- Customer services representatives – financial institutions (64400)
- Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (22310)
- Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (41221)
- Financial advisors (11102)
- Graphic designers and illustrators (52120)
- Instructors of persons with disabilities (42203)
- Insurance agents and brokers (63100)
- Licensed practical nurses (32101)
- Pharmacists (31120)
- Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (33103)
- Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (31301)
- Secondary school teachers (41220)
Sudbury currently has 64 designated employers.
The FCIP in Sudbury works on a first-come, first-served basis. There are eight intake periods during the year. One intake has already taken place in February.
Superior East Region
The Superior East Region is located along the northern shore of Lake Superior. It includes communities such as Chapleau, Wawa, White River, and others.
In 2026, the region is focusing on six sectors:
- Education, law and social, community and government services
- Health
- Manufacturing and utilities
- Natural resources, agriculture and related production
- Sales and service
- Trades, transport and equipment operators
The “Manufacturing and utilities” sector is new this year.
Eligible 2026 Priority Occupations
The Superior East Region is prioritizing the following 25 occupations:
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- Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors (62022)
- Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
- (72410)
- Carpenters (72310)
- Cashiers (65100)
- Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (72400)
- Construction trades helpers and labourers (75110)
- Cooks (63200)
- Early childhood educators and assistants (42202)
- Electricians (except industrial and power system) (72200)
- Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (41221)
- Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (65201)
- Food service supervisors (62020)
- General building maintenance workers and building superintendents (73201)
- Heavy equipment operators (73400)
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (44101)
- Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing (95103)
- Licensed practical nurses (32101)
- Light duty cleaners (65310)
- Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates (33102)
- Other small engine and small equipment repairers (72429)
- Paramedical occupations (32102)
- Retail sales supervisors (62010)
- Secondary school teachers (41220)
- Underground production and development miners (83100)
- Welders and related machine operators (72106)
Occupations That Have Been Deprioritized In 2026
The following occupations have been removed in 2026:
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (32104)
- Social and community service workers (42201)
The region currently has 10 designated employers. More employers may be added during the year.
Details about intake periods and draw schedules have not yet been shared.
About The Francophone Community Immigration Pilot
The Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) started in 2025. It aims to attract French-speaking immigrants to communities outside Quebec.
This program is led by employers. This means a valid job offer from a designated employer is required.
After giving a job offer, the employer can recommend the candidate to the community. If approved, the candidate receives a recommendation certificate and can apply for permanent residence through IRCC.
To qualify, applicants must also meet the following requirements:
- Language Proficiency: Minimum NCLC level 5 in all four skills
- Work Experience: At least 1,560 hours (one year) of related work in the past three years
- Education: At least a high school diploma or equivalent
- Settlement Funds: Proof of funds based on family size (not required for those already working in Canada)
Eligible applicants can also apply for a special two-year work permit. This allows them to start working in Canada while their PR application is being processed.
These updates show how Ontario regions are adjusting their job lists to meet local needs. At the same time, they continue to support French-speaking immigrants in building a future in Canada.
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