INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED · MANITOBA
WORKING IN MANITOBA.
Manitoba does not yet have an operating college for MRTs; the profession has applied for self-regulation. Employers expect CAMRT certification, and the MPNP selects health workers through targeted draws and recruitment missions.
Regulation
Moving toward self-regulation
Regulator / certifying body
No MRT college yet (Manitoba is reviewing self-regulation)
Official websiteFastest route
MPNP strategic recruitment and health draws
1. GET LICENSED
- Hold CAMRT certification, which Manitoba employers expect.
- Watch for registration requirements as Manitoba moves the profession toward self-regulation.
2. IMMIGRATION ROUTE
- MPNP Skilled Worker in Manitoba holds health-focused draws (for example October 2026).
- Skilled Worker Overseas requires a connection to Manitoba; overseas health workers are mainly selected through strategic recruitment initiatives.
3. PAY
Median around $38 per hour (Job Bank); general-duty MRT scale about $34.81-43, with MRI and senior roles above $52 under the MAHCP agreement.
4. COST OF LIVING
Winnipeg one-bedroom rent about $1,330-1,440 with healthier vacancy rates. Very low electricity costs. PST 7%.
Official sources
This guide is general information, not immigration or legal advice. Programs, fees and rules change often. Always confirm with the regulator and the official immigration program before you apply, or speak with a licensed immigration consultant (RCIC).
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