Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI)
The Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program is part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and supports Leeds Grenville Economic Development focus on workforce development and talent attraction.
For 2025, 200 nomination spaces from the OINP’s Employer Job Offer streams are allocated to Leeds Grenville. These nominations are for applicants with job offers within the Leeds Grenville geographic boundaries. Also see Counties Map. Any inquiries from both existing and potential applicants must be submitted via the OINP’s webform. You may also review answers to frequently asked questions.
For the most recent OINP program updates, news and announcements visit their Program Updates webpage.
New OINP Employer Portal now available
As of July 2nd, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has launched a new electronic Employer Portal, this shifts all REDI applications to an employer-led application process. Read the Employer Portal user guide to learn more and visit the OINP Employer Portal to register and manage applications.
The REDI program provides a pathway for Leeds Grenville through following Employer Job Offer Streams, there are no additional criteria or a separate application process for the pilot.
Foreign Worker stream
The job offer must be in a skilled occupation at TEER category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). The applicant must show that they are qualified for the position by demonstrating they have work experience in the same occupation as the job offer or are licensed or authorized to do the work where the occupation of the job offer is regulated in Ontario.
International Student stream
The job offer must be in a skilled occupation at TEER category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). The applicant must have a degree, diploma or certificate from an eligible Canadian institution that has been completed within two years of submitting their application.
In-Demand Skills stream
The job offer must be in an eligible occupation at TEER category 4 or 5 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). The applicant must have work experience in Ontario in the same occupation as the job offer and have the equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma and language skills in English and/or French.
Employers
If you are seeking immigrant talent, please ensure your job posting is listed the one of the below Employment Agencies. As part of the OINP program, employers must meet a minimum 3 full-time employees and additional requirements - as outlined on the Ministry webpage.
In addition, OINP business support is available via email: immigration.ontario@ontario.ca
Effective July 2, 2025, all applications for the approval of an employment position under the REDI pilot must be submitted through the Employer Portal. Under this new employer-led process, employers can create job offers and submit applications for the approval of a job offer digitally. The Employer Portal can be accessed via the OINP e-Filing Portal.
Visit the provincial website to view the Employer Portal User Guide for full information on the process.
Currently working in Leeds Grenville
If your position is full-time and permanent, you may be eligible under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Review the website to see which stream of the OINP you will be eligible for. If you have any further questions regarding OINP, you can fill out their webform, where your question will be sent to their inquiry team.
Looking for job opportunities in Leeds Grenville
When looking at job opportunities for the OINP REDI program , they must be within the above noted job streams and meet with employer requirements, not all positions will be eligible. Please visit the job opportunities posted by the following local employment agencies. Note: these agencies also post positions outside the region, the REDI program is only eligible for positions within the Leeds Grenville geographic boundaries. Also see Counties Map.
Keys Job Board
(only Leeds & Grenville / Gananoque geographic areas eligible)
Health Care Talent Attraction
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville are opening a new long-term care facility in August 2025. Positions currently open can be found listed on the Counties careers webpage.
Visit Counties Careers Webpage
Internationally, health recruitment is underway for family doctors and other medical practitioners to locate in Leeds Grenville. Please email econdev@uclg.on.ca with your general background details.
Additional Leeds Grenville Information Support & Settlement Services
The region has several agencies to support new immigrants in the region.
St. Lawrence Rideau Immigration Partnership
A coalition of organizations committed to building local capacity to attract, settle, and integrate immigrants.
Leeds and Grenville Immigration Portal
Provides basic information for when you first arrive and information on everyday living.
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Please note:
- This webpage is for information purposes only and does not constitute guidance or legal advice
- We do not accept resumes or application for immigration program
- Interested job seekers must apply directly to the job posting
- An application can only be assessed by an OINP officer
- Individuals interested in immigration program must follow the guidelines out by the OINP and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Visit OINP’s webpage for program updates.
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