{"id":20,"date":"2025-02-18T17:39:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T17:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rrsedson.ca\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2025-09-12T16:49:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T16:49:27","slug":"employers-info-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rrsedson.ca\/index.php\/employers-info-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Employers &#8211; Info"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Hero&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.29) 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.5)&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.75)&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_enable_mask_style=&#8221;on&#8221; background_mask_style=&#8221;diagonal-bars&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1vw||1vw||true|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Edson Rural Renewal Program&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;f0c675ea-2574-4d0e-b725-30f8550a8550&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Employer Participation&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;ddeb8c09-9078-4424-bc15-2efb6572e28e&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Employers play a crucial role in the success of the Edson Rural Renewal Stream. If your company is interested in participating in the program, apply by completing the application form and submitting it online.<\/p>\n<p>To make an appointment to discuss your application, please phone\u00a0 +1 (587) 742-8722.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/rrsedson.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Employers-800.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Employers-800&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1cc6152f-565c-4c4d-b0c9-cf8c9576c341&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; box_shadow_horizontal=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;24px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;72px&#8221; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-12px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;About&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||11px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;14px||8px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Understanding the Rural Renewal Stream Process&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c33f07d9-41e0-421a-8799-5799df695cce&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;11px||12px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn about the Edson Rural Renewal Stream Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Inquiries<\/strong> related to the Rural Renewal Stream will be responded to within <strong>30 days<\/strong>. <strong>Processing times<\/strong> for endorsement letter applications are approximately <strong>60 days<\/strong> from the date of payment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ineligible Occupations and Job Offers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Certain occupations and job offers are not eligible for the Rural Renewal Stream. These are defined by the Government of Alberta. Employers must ensure compliance with these restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>Employers will be asked to provide the National Occupation Classification upon application. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/immigrate-canada\/express-entry\/eligibility\/find-national-occupation-code.html\">IRCC\u2019s Find your NOC tool<\/a> to find the NOC 2021 version of your occupation.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1542959864-4b02e6607fe4?ixid=M3w1ODkyNzF8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw3fHxjb21tdW5pdHklMjBidXNpbmVzcyUyMG1lZXRpbmd8ZW58MHwyfHx8MTczOTkwMDE4OXww&#038;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&#038;fm=webp&#038;fit=crop&#038;crop=entropy&#038;w=800&#038;h=800&#038;q=20&#038;dpr=2&#8243; title_text=&#8221;800&#215;800&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;87%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;11px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility for Participating in the Rural Renewal Stream<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To qualify for the Rural Renewal Stream, employers must meet specific eligibility criteria. 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Employers must ensure compliance with these restrictions.<\/li>\n<li><em style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: var(--et_global_body_font),serif; font-weight: var(--et_global_body_font_weight);\">Employers will be asked to provide the National Occupation Classification upon application.<\/em><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: var(--et_global_body_font),serif; font-weight: var(--et_global_body_font_weight);\"> Use <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/immigrate-canada\/express-entry\/eligibility\/find-national-occupation-code.html\" style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: var(--et_global_body_font),serif;\">IRCC\u2019s Find your NOC tool<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: var(--et_global_body_font),serif; font-weight: var(--et_global_body_font_weight);\"> to find the NOC 2021 version of your occupation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; 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