The Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot is a regionalization initiative from the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The REDI pilot works within the existing Employer Job Offer streams of the OINP. For 2025, 200 nomination spaces from the OINP’s Employer Job Offer streams are allocated to each of the four partner communities. These nominations are specifically reserved for applicants with job offers in one of the four pilot communities.
For more information about the REDI Pilot Program, please visit the Government of Ontario website.
We encourage employers to contact our team for assistance and to learn more about REDI. Additionally, if your organization has other workforce requirements beyond REDI, we would be happy to discuss how we can support your talent needs. Please reach out to us at redi@sarnialambton.on.ca for further assistance.
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has launched the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot, a one-year initiative that will run from January 2, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
This new initiative will use the OINP to target skilled labour that is not available locally to help fill the labour market needs of employers in four pilot communities:
The Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot is a regionalization initiative from the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The REDI pilot works within the existing Employer Job Offer streams of the OINP.
For 2025, 200 nomination spaces from the OINP’s Employer Job Offer streams are allocated to each of the four partner communities. These nominations are specifically, reserved for applicants with job offers in one of the four pilot communities.
The goal of this initiative is to attract more highly skilled foreign talent to Ontario regional communities to fill local labour market gaps and help spread the benefits of economic immigration across the province.
Through this initiative, we will:
As a participating community, Sarnia-Lambton has dedicated support from the OINP, including information sessions for employers. Employers will have access to business service support to help them leverage the program.
If an applicant qualifies for any of the OINP Employer Job Offer streams and their full-time job offer is for a position located within one of the pilot communities, then they may qualify for the pilot. There are no additional criteria or a separate application process for the pilot. Eligible applicants can apply through the regular OINP Expression of Interest (EOI) system and are eligible for targeted pilot draws.
For more information, prospective applicants are encouraged to explore opportunities in the partnering communities and visit the OINP Expression of Interest webpage.
For Employers in Sarnia-Lambton
The REDI pilot program provides businesses in Sarnia-Lambton with access to skilled talent, helping employers fill persistent workforce gaps and support long-term business growth. Through dedicated program support, employers can strengthen their workforce, reduce turnover, and enhance overall competitiveness. This initiative is designed to complement local hiring efforts, ensuring businesses have the resources they need to succeed in an evolving economy.
If you are an employer based in Sarnia-Lambton, there are supports to help you connect with immigrant talent. Share what talent needs you are looking for by completing the REDI Employer Information Form. Our team will review the talent needs shared and connect your team with talent.
For further details:
For Applicants
The REDI pilot program is part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), which offers skilled workers and international graduates a pathway to permanent residency.
If you are an immigrant applicant, explore opportunities to live and work in Sarnia-Lambton by visiting https://livesarnialambton.ca. We are also happy to provide information about life in the Sarnia-Lambton region and the resources available to help you settle. You can also complete the REDI Applicant Information Form to express your interest in the program. This helps us gather and organize applicant information, allowing us to connect employers with candidates who match their specific talent needs.
Please note:
We encourage employers to contact our team for assistance with the REDI process. Additionally, if your organization has other workforce requirements beyond REDI, we would be happy to discuss how we can support your talent needs. Please reach out to us at redi@sarnialambton.on.ca for further assistance.
