British Columbia · RCIP · verified September 2026

West Kootenay RCIP Points Calculator 2026

West Kootenay pays its biggest sector points, 20 each, to health, education and trades job offers, with sales and service at the bottom on 10. Occupation bonuses are modest (accountants top the list at 10), so the sector choice matters more here than almost anywhere. The community is now closed for the year: September 2026 was its final intake, reviewed from a preliminary score of 93, and the next intake will be in 2027. Two rules to check before you plan on this community: the job must be performed at least 75% of the time inside the West Kootenay region, and food service roles carry a 5% cap.

Points · min 50 · recent ~93Closed for 2026

Intake status: Closed for 2026. September was the final intake of the year. The next intake is in 2027 (dates not announced yet), and new employer designations are also closed.

Calculate your West Kootenay score

The live grid below mirrors the community’s official scoring sheet. Your total and verdict update as you answer.

Worth knowing

How West Kootenay selects candidates

Set intake windows, with the highest-scoring applications going to the Steering Committee. All 2026 intakes are finished.

West Kootenay's 2026 intakes were decided in the 90s. The lowest score assessed in June was 91 (70 candidates approved), and September applications were reviewed from a preliminary score of 93 for the last 77 recommendations of the year.

The job must be performed at least 75% of the time inside the West Kootenay region and meet wage requirements.
Food service managers (60030) and food and beverage servers (65200) carry a 5% cap.

West Kootenay job offer points (2026 grid)

Job offer points are the sector score plus the occupation score, capped at 25. The other four factors (work experience, language, education, intent to reside) follow the shared federal template.

Priority sector points

Priority sector	Points
Health	+20
Education, law and social, community and government services	+20
Trades and transport	+20
Business, finance and administration	+15
Manufacturing and utilities	+15
Sales and service	+10

Priority occupation points (NOC)

NOC	Occupation	Points
11100	Accountants	+10
12200	Accounting technicians and bookkeepers	+5
13110	Administrative assistants	+5
31301	Registered nurses	+5
32101	Licensed practical nurses	+5
33102	Health care aides	+5
42201	Social and community service workers	+5
42202	Early childhood educators and assistants	+5
60020	Retail and wholesale trade managers	+5
60030	Restaurant and food service managers (5% cap)	+5
62200	Chefs	+5
63100	Insurance brokers	+5
72400	Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics	+5
72410	Automotive service technicians and mechanics	+5
73300	Transport truck drivers	+5
94140	Food and beverage processing operators	+5
44101	Home support workers	0
63200	Cooks	0
63202	Bakers	0
64314	Front desk agents	0
65200	Food and beverage servers (5% cap)	0
73112	Painters	0
75101	Material handlers	0
75110	Construction trades helpers and labourers	0
95109	General labourers	0
—	Any other occupation (secondary NOC)	0

Common questions

Is West Kootenay accepting RCIP applications right now?

Closed for 2026. September was the final intake of the year. The next intake is in 2027 (dates not announced yet), and new employer designations are also closed. (Status checked September 2026.)

What is the minimum RCIP score for West Kootenay?

You need at least 50 points out of 125, with a minimum of 10 points in each of the five factors (job offer, work experience, language, education, intent to reside). West Kootenay's 2026 intakes were decided in the 90s. The lowest score assessed in June was 91 (70 candidates approved), and September applications were reviewed from a preliminary score of 93 for the last 77 recommendations of the year.

How does West Kootenay select RCIP candidates?

Set intake windows, with the highest-scoring applications going to the Steering Committee. All 2026 intakes are finished. You always need a full-time, permanent job offer from a designated employer in the community first.

Where do I confirm the current West Kootenay RCIP rules?

On the community’s official RCIP website (https://westkootenayimmigration.ca/). Communities revise their grids and intake rules during the year; our data was last verified September 2026.

Educational estimate only — not immigration advice. Grid data verified September 2026 and may since have changed. Confirm every detail on the official West Kootenay RCIP site before acting.

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