Skills Immigration
Saskatchewan
Minimum requirements
Popular immigration programs for graduated international students, semi-skilled and skilled workers in the province
International Student
International graduates from SK with a job offer related to their field of study
Graduation
1 year post secondary program in Saskatchewan
Job offer
In priority occupations under TEER category 0, 1, 2 or 3, related to field of study and usually requires post-secondary education
Work experience
At least 6 months (780 hours) of related work experience in Saskatchewan, including experience gained during studies.
Work permit
Hold a valid post graduation work permit
Language
CLB 4 for TEER category 4 or 5
Occupations In-Demand
Candidate outside Canada with work experience in priority occupations
Education
Equivalent to 1-year post-secondary education in Canada
Work experience
1 year of experience in a high-skilled occupation under TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3 within the last 10 years, related to the field of study and intended occupation, including co-op experience while studying
Language
CLB 4
EOI Profile
Meet or exceed 60 / 110 points
Employment Offer
Candidate outside Canada having work experience and job offer with local employer
Work experience
1 year of experience within the past 10 years related to the intended occupation, including work experience gained while studying, and
At least 6 months of continuous employment with the same employer if working under a PGWP or SOWP.
At least 6 months of continuous employment with the same employer if working under a PGWP or SOWP.
Job offer
Permanent full-time under TEER category 0, 1, 2, 3, or in designated trade occupations
Language
CLB 4
EOI Profile
Meet or exceed 60 / 110 points
WP Skilled Worker
Candidate with valid work permit and job offer with local employer
Work experience
6 months under a valid work permit with the same employer offering the job, including co-op experience while studying
Job offer
Permanent, full-time in any occupation if working under a CUAET, LMIA, or Mobilité Francophone work permit, or
In a TEER 0, 1, 2, 3 occupation, or a designated skilled trade if otherwise
In a TEER 0, 1, 2, 3 occupation, or a designated skilled trade if otherwise
Work permit
Valid for at least 6 months
Language
CLB 4
Agriculture Talent new
Experienced or previously worked in the agriculture sector in the province
Work experience
1 year within the last 3 years, or 6 months with the same employer issuing the job offer
Job offer
Permanent full-time in the agriculture sector
Education
Equivalent to Canadian high-school
Work permit
Have been issued under Seasonal Agriculture Worker, International Experience or Temporary Foreign Worker program
Language
CLB 4
Health Talent
Experienced or previously worked in the health sector in the province
Work experience
1 year within the last 5 years, or 6 months with the same employer issuing the job offer.
Job offer
Permanent full-time in the health sector
Graduation
Equivalent to 2-years post-secondary program
Licence to practise
Be able to obtain a license to practice in Saskatchewan
Language
CLB 5
Tech Talent
Candidate working or having experience, and a job offer in the technology or innovation sector
Education
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Canada
Job offer
Permanent full-time in the technology or innovation sector
Work experience
Currently working full-time for at least 6 months in the same position as the job offer, or 1 year of experience within the past 5 years, including co-op experience while studying
Outside SK: 1 year of work experience within the last 5 years
Outside SK: 1 year of work experience within the last 5 years
Language
CLB 5 or language requirements as specified by the employer
Licence to practise
Be able to obtain a license to practice in Saskatchewan
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee the applicant will receive the invitation. Please refer the application process. The candidate may qualify for multiple programs.
Application process
Process timeline of preparing and reviewing the application
between applicant with Provincial and Federal Government
Position Approved
Stage 1
The employer, who meets the business eligibility criteria, submits a position approval request to the province to hire a foreign workerEmployer Only
Profile submission
Stage 2
Create an expression of interest profile on OASIS. The profile is scored and ranked based on the information provided. Profile valid for 12 months
Provincial invitation
Stage 3
Depending on allocation quota, candidates with the highest EOI scores in the pool will be invited to submit the nomination application.
Submit the application within 60 days
Nomination Decision
Stage 4
Once approved, the applicant receives a Nomination Certificate to support their permanent residence application to IRCC, valid for up to 6 months.
Province reviews in 37 weeks.
Submit application
Stage 5
Maintain the conditions of nomination, attach Nomination Certificate to the PR application, and then submit them to IRCC.IRCC reviews in 15 - 19 months
Get PR Status
Stage 6
Application approved, the applicant gets Permanent Resident status after landing or confirming on IRCC Portal.Confirmation valid within 12 months
Applicant with work permit expiring within 180 days, who had submitted PR application to IRCC and is maintaining the conditions of nomination may be eligible to receive a work permit support letter from the province to renew their work permit.
Success factors
Crucial elements affect the decision
Background elements
Settlement fund
Age
Language
French
Canadian work experience
Education
Work experience
Admissible
Employer supports
Occupation in Canada
Job position
Field study in Canada
Employer Letter of Support
Community referral letter
Job offer
Residential area
Provincial nomination
Study Permit
Work permit
Education in Canada
Current employment
Scoring factors
Education & training
0%
Work experience
0%
Language
0%
Age
0%
Adaptability
0%
* Adaptability generally includes but not limited to ties to the province (education, relatives in the province, work experience).
* Figures may be rounded for presentation purposes, please refer to federal or provincial government websites for the most accurate information.
Entitlement
Benefits the applicant and their accompanying family members are entitled to when becoming permanent residents
Family-friendly
The immigration application includes the applicant's spouse and children
Work and study
Keep working legally with the letter of support for work permit renewal
Medical
Access to high-quality modern public health care as same as Canadian
Education
Free or lower tuition for children depends on the level of education
Benefits
Access to social benefits as same as Canadian
Mobility right
Live and work anywhere under Permanent Resident status
Sponsorship
Ability to sponsor relatives if the conditions are met
Naturalization
Ability to obtain citizenship if residency conditions are met
Specific requirements
Important requirements the applicant should note
Immigration Ineligibility
- Have an active application for refugee
- Unable to provide the required documents at the time of application
- Unable to prove the intention to live and work in Saskatchewan
- Applicant or representative has intentionally misrepresented in the immigration application
- International students who did not complete their program
- International students studying outside Saskatchewan
- On a spousal open work permit issued based on their spouse's work permit
Basic requirements
- Have a valid post-graduation work permit
- Are not on the Excluded Occupation List
Education
- Graduated with a post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate from a recognized institution in Saskatchewan
Work experience
- At least 6 months (780 hours) of work experience in Saskatchewan related to their field of study, including experience gained during studies with a study permit or after graduation with a post-graduation work permit
Job offer
- Permanent full-time under TEER category 0, 1, 2, 3 or a designated trade occupations from an approved employer in Saskatchewan
- Relate to the field of study
- Require post-secondary education
- Have the SINP Job Approval Letter, a pre-approved authorization for hiring foreign workers, issued to the employer by the province
Language
Minimum CLB 4 (some employers or regulators may require higher), assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Pearson Test of English - Core (PTE-Core)
- Test d'évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test de connaissance du français Canada (TCF Canada)
Excluded Occupations
| NOC Code | Job Title |
|---|---|
| 00010 | Legislators |
| 00011 | Senior government managers and officials |
| 00014 | Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services |
| 10019 | Other administrative services managers |
| 11100 | Financial auditors and accountants |
| 11103 | Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers |
| 12104 | Employment insurance and revenue officers |
| 12201 | Insurance adjusters and claims examiners |
| 12203 | Assessors, business valuators and appraisers |
| 13200 | Customs, ship and other brokers |
| 14103 | Court clerks and related court services occupations |
| 21100 | Physicists and astronomers |
| 21102 | Geoscientists and oceanographers |
| 21103 | Meteorologists and climatologists |
| 21109 | Other professional occupations in physical sciences |
| 21111 | Forestry professionals |
| 21201 | Landscape architects |
| 21202 | Urban and land use planners |
| 21332 | Petroleum engineers |
| 21390 | Aerospace engineers |
| 30010 | Managers in health care |
| 31100 | Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine |
| 31101 | Specialists in surgery |
| 31102 | General practitioners and family physicians |
| 31110 | Dentists |
| 31111 | Optometrists |
| 31112 | Audiologists and speech-language pathologists |
| 31120 | Pharmacists |
| 31121 | Dietitians and nutritionists |
| 31202 | Physiotherapists |
| 31204 | Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 31209 | Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating |
| 31300 | Nursing coordinators and supervisors |
| 31301 | Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
| 31302 | Nurse practitioners |
| 31303 | Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals |
| 32100 | Opticians |
| 32101 | Licensed practical nurses |
| 32103 | Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists |
| 32109 | Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 32110 | Denturists |
| 32111 | Dental hygienists and dental therapists |
| 32200 | Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists |
| 32201 | Massage therapists |
| 32209 | Other practitioners of natural healing |
| 40010 | Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration |
| 40011 | Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration |
| 40012 | Government managers - education policy development and program administration |
| 40019 | Other managers in public administration |
| 40021 | School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education |
| 40040 | Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services |
| 40041 | Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers |
| 40042 | Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 41100 | Judges |
| 41101 | Lawyers and Quebec notaries |
| 41201 | Post-secondary teaching and research assistants |
| 41220 | Secondary school teachers |
| 41221 | Elementary school and kindergarten teachers |
| 41301 | Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies |
| 41302 | Religious leaders |
| 41310 | Police investigators and other investigative occupations |
| 41311 | Probation and parole officers |
| 41407 | Program officers unique to government |
| 42100 | Police officers (except commissioned) |
| 42101 | Firefighters |
| 42102 | Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 42200 | Paralegals and related occupations |
| 42201 | Social and community service workers |
| 42204 | Religion workers |
| 43200 | Sheriffs and bailiffs |
| 43201 | Correctional service officers |
| 43202 | By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers |
| 43203 | Border services, customs, and immigration officers |
| 43204 | Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 44200 | Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 50010 | Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers |
| 50011 | Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
| 50012 | Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors |
| 51100 | Librarians |
| 51101 | Conservators and curators |
| 51102 | Archivists |
| 51110 | Editors |
| 51111 | Authors and writers (except technical) |
| 51112 | Technical writers |
| 51113 | Journalists |
| 51114 | Translators, terminologists and interpreters |
| 51120 | Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations |
| 51121 | Conductors, composers and arrangers |
| 51122 | Musicians and singers |
| 52100 | Library and public archive technicians |
| 52110 | Film and video camera operators |
| 52111 | Graphic arts technicians |
| 52112 | Broadcast technicians |
| 52113 | Audio and video recording technicians |
| 52114 | Announcers and other broadcasters |
| 52119 | Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
| 52120 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
| 52121 | Interior designers and interior decorators |
| 53100 | Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries |
| 53110 | Photographers |
| 53111 | Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators |
| 53120 | Dancers |
| 53121 | Actors, comedians and circus performers |
| 53122 | Painters, sculptors and other visual artists |
| 53123 | Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers |
| 53124 | Artisans and craftspersons |
| 53125 | Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products |
| 53200 | Athletes |
| 53201 | Coaches |
| 53202 | Sports officials and referees |
| 54100 | Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness |
| 55109 | Other performers |
| 62010 | Retail sales supervisors |
| 62020 | Food service supervisors |
| 62023 | Customer and information services supervisors |
| 62201 | Funeral directors and embalmers |
| 63100 | Insurance agents and brokers |
| 63101 | Real estate agents and salespersons |
| 63210 | Hairstylists and barbers |
| 63211 | Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations |
| 63220 | Shoe repairers and shoemakers |
| 64100 | Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers |
| 72022 | Supervisors, printing and related occupations |
| 72102 | Sheet metal workers |
| 72204 | Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers |
| 72205 | Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians |
| 72302 | Gas fitters |
| 72405 | Machine fitters |
| 72406 | Elevator constructors and mechanics |
| 72420 | Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics |
| 72600 | Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors |
| 72602 | Deck officers, water transport |
| 72603 | Engineer officers, water transport |
| 72604 | Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators |
| 73202 | Pest controllers and fumigators |
| 73300 | Transport truck drivers |
| 73301 | Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators |
| 73310 | Railway and yard locomotive engineers |
| 73400 | Heavy equipment operators |
| 73402 | Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction |
| 80022 | Managers in aquaculture |
| 83101 | Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers |
| 83120 | Fishing masters and officers |
| 83121 | Fishermen/women |
| 92013 | Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing |
| 92015 | Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing |
| 92020 | Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling |
| 92021 | Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing |
| 92022 | Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing |
| 92024 | Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly |
| 92101 | Water and waste treatment plant operators |
| 93102 | Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators |
Excluded businesses and occupations
| NOC | Occupation Title |
|---|---|
| All | Businesses related to Licensed recruiter or immigration consultant’s business |
| All | Businesses related to Massage service operations* |
| All | Businesses related to Pet care services (excluding veterinarians) |
| All | Businesses related to Places of worship or religious organizations |
| All | Businesses related to Spas, salons, and nail salons |
| 10022 | Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) work permit. |
| 11202 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 12200 | Accounting technicians and bookkeepers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32200 | Chinese health practitioners/Acupuncturist unless the candidate is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32201 | *Massage therapist, including those within massage service operations, unless the candidate is a Licensed Registered Massage Therapists (RMT) who is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32209 | Other practitioners of natural healing unless the candidate is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 33109 | Other assisting occupations in support of health services is no longer eligible for positions that support Chinese Health Practitioner, Acupuncturist or Naturopath. |
| 41302 | Religious leaders |
| 41402 | Business development officers and market researchers, analysts unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 42204 | Religious workers |
| 43200 | Sheriffs and bailiffs unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 43201 | Correctional service officers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 43202 | By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
Immigration Ineligibility
- Have an active application for refugee
- Unable to provide the required documents at the time of application
- Unable to prove the intention to live and work in Saskatchewan
- Applicant or representative has intentionally misrepresented in the immigration application
- On a spousal open work permit issued based on their spouse's work permit
Basic requirements
- Live outside Canada or have legal status in Canada
- EOI profile meets or exceeds 60/110 points
- Candidates working in Hospitality industry or Health Professionals must apply to the specific program built for that occupation
- Are not on the Excluded Occupation List
- Have a settlement plan after arriving in Canada
Education
- Post-secondary and/or training related to the job offer or any other training defined by the employer
- Foreign education credential(s) must be assessed by Educational Credential Assessment
- Have accreditation, license to practice and/or active membership in the regulatory body if required
Work experience
- At least 1 year within the last 10 years in priority occupations under TEER category 0, 1, 2, 3
- Including internship or co-op experience gained while studying under a study permit
- Are not on the Excluded Occupation List
- Relate to field of study and primary occupation
Job offer
- Permanent full-time with a comparable wage under TEER category 0, 1, 2, 3 or designated trades occupations
- Have the SINP Job Approval Letter, a pre-approved authorization for hiring foreign workers, issued to the employer by the province
Language
Minimum CLB 4 (some employers or regulators may require higher), assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Pearson Test of English - Core (PTE-Core)
- Test d'évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test de connaissance du français Canada (TCF Canada)
Settlement fund
Proof of funds to support yourself and family members during the period of adaptation after your arrival, based on Low Income Cut-Off threshold and family size:
| Size of family | Funds required (CAD) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $15,263 |
| 2 | $19,001 |
| 3 | $23,360 |
| 4 | $28,362 |
| 5 | $32,168 |
| 6 | $36,280 |
| 7 | $40,392 |
| If more than 7 people, for each additional family member | $4,112 |
Excluded Occupations
| NOC Code | Job Title |
|---|---|
| 00010 | Legislators |
| 00011 | Senior government managers and officials |
| 00014 | Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services |
| 10019 | Other administrative services managers |
| 11100 | Financial auditors and accountants |
| 11103 | Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers |
| 12104 | Employment insurance and revenue officers |
| 12201 | Insurance adjusters and claims examiners |
| 12203 | Assessors, business valuators and appraisers |
| 13200 | Customs, ship and other brokers |
| 14103 | Court clerks and related court services occupations |
| 21100 | Physicists and astronomers |
| 21102 | Geoscientists and oceanographers |
| 21103 | Meteorologists and climatologists |
| 21109 | Other professional occupations in physical sciences |
| 21111 | Forestry professionals |
| 21201 | Landscape architects |
| 21202 | Urban and land use planners |
| 21332 | Petroleum engineers |
| 21390 | Aerospace engineers |
| 30010 | Managers in health care |
| 31100 | Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine |
| 31101 | Specialists in surgery |
| 31102 | General practitioners and family physicians |
| 31110 | Dentists |
| 31111 | Optometrists |
| 31112 | Audiologists and speech-language pathologists |
| 31120 | Pharmacists |
| 31121 | Dietitians and nutritionists |
| 31202 | Physiotherapists |
| 31204 | Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 31209 | Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating |
| 31300 | Nursing coordinators and supervisors |
| 31301 | Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
| 31302 | Nurse practitioners |
| 31303 | Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals |
| 32100 | Opticians |
| 32101 | Licensed practical nurses |
| 32103 | Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists |
| 32109 | Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 32110 | Denturists |
| 32111 | Dental hygienists and dental therapists |
| 32200 | Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists |
| 32201 | Massage therapists |
| 32209 | Other practitioners of natural healing |
| 40010 | Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration |
| 40011 | Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration |
| 40012 | Government managers - education policy development and program administration |
| 40019 | Other managers in public administration |
| 40021 | School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education |
| 40040 | Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services |
| 40041 | Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers |
| 40042 | Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 41100 | Judges |
| 41101 | Lawyers and Quebec notaries |
| 41201 | Post-secondary teaching and research assistants |
| 41220 | Secondary school teachers |
| 41221 | Elementary school and kindergarten teachers |
| 41301 | Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies |
| 41302 | Religious leaders |
| 41310 | Police investigators and other investigative occupations |
| 41311 | Probation and parole officers |
| 41407 | Program officers unique to government |
| 42100 | Police officers (except commissioned) |
| 42101 | Firefighters |
| 42102 | Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 42200 | Paralegals and related occupations |
| 42201 | Social and community service workers |
| 42204 | Religion workers |
| 43200 | Sheriffs and bailiffs |
| 43201 | Correctional service officers |
| 43202 | By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers |
| 43203 | Border services, customs, and immigration officers |
| 43204 | Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 44200 | Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 50010 | Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers |
| 50011 | Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
| 50012 | Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors |
| 51100 | Librarians |
| 51101 | Conservators and curators |
| 51102 | Archivists |
| 51110 | Editors |
| 51111 | Authors and writers (except technical) |
| 51112 | Technical writers |
| 51113 | Journalists |
| 51114 | Translators, terminologists and interpreters |
| 51120 | Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations |
| 51121 | Conductors, composers and arrangers |
| 51122 | Musicians and singers |
| 52100 | Library and public archive technicians |
| 52110 | Film and video camera operators |
| 52111 | Graphic arts technicians |
| 52112 | Broadcast technicians |
| 52113 | Audio and video recording technicians |
| 52114 | Announcers and other broadcasters |
| 52119 | Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
| 52120 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
| 52121 | Interior designers and interior decorators |
| 53100 | Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries |
| 53110 | Photographers |
| 53111 | Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators |
| 53120 | Dancers |
| 53121 | Actors, comedians and circus performers |
| 53122 | Painters, sculptors and other visual artists |
| 53123 | Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers |
| 53124 | Artisans and craftspersons |
| 53125 | Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products |
| 53200 | Athletes |
| 53201 | Coaches |
| 53202 | Sports officials and referees |
| 54100 | Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness |
| 55109 | Other performers |
| 62010 | Retail sales supervisors |
| 62020 | Food service supervisors |
| 62023 | Customer and information services supervisors |
| 62201 | Funeral directors and embalmers |
| 63100 | Insurance agents and brokers |
| 63101 | Real estate agents and salespersons |
| 63210 | Hairstylists and barbers |
| 63211 | Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations |
| 63220 | Shoe repairers and shoemakers |
| 64100 | Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers |
| 72022 | Supervisors, printing and related occupations |
| 72102 | Sheet metal workers |
| 72204 | Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers |
| 72205 | Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians |
| 72302 | Gas fitters |
| 72405 | Machine fitters |
| 72406 | Elevator constructors and mechanics |
| 72420 | Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics |
| 72600 | Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors |
| 72602 | Deck officers, water transport |
| 72603 | Engineer officers, water transport |
| 72604 | Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators |
| 73202 | Pest controllers and fumigators |
| 73300 | Transport truck drivers |
| 73301 | Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators |
| 73310 | Railway and yard locomotive engineers |
| 73400 | Heavy equipment operators |
| 73402 | Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction |
| 80022 | Managers in aquaculture |
| 83101 | Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers |
| 83120 | Fishing masters and officers |
| 83121 | Fishermen/women |
| 92013 | Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing |
| 92015 | Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing |
| 92020 | Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling |
| 92021 | Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing |
| 92022 | Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing |
| 92024 | Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly |
| 92101 | Water and waste treatment plant operators |
| 93102 | Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators |
Excluded businesses and occupations
| NOC | Occupation Title |
|---|---|
| All | Businesses related to Licensed recruiter or immigration consultant’s business |
| All | Businesses related to Massage service operations* |
| All | Businesses related to Pet care services (excluding veterinarians) |
| All | Businesses related to Places of worship or religious organizations |
| All | Businesses related to Spas, salons, and nail salons |
| 10022 | Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) work permit. |
| 11202 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 12200 | Accounting technicians and bookkeepers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32200 | Chinese health practitioners/Acupuncturist unless the candidate is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32201 | *Massage therapist, including those within massage service operations, unless the candidate is a Licensed Registered Massage Therapists (RMT) who is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32209 | Other practitioners of natural healing unless the candidate is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 33109 | Other assisting occupations in support of health services is no longer eligible for positions that support Chinese Health Practitioner, Acupuncturist or Naturopath. |
| 41302 | Religious leaders |
| 41402 | Business development officers and market researchers, analysts unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 42204 | Religious workers |
| 43200 | Sheriffs and bailiffs unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 43201 | Correctional service officers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 43202 | By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
Immigration Ineligibility
- Have an active application for refugee
- Unable to provide the required documents at the time of application
- Unable to prove the intention to live and work in Saskatchewan
- Applicant or representative has intentionally misrepresented in the immigration application
- On a spousal open work permit issued based on their spouse's work permit
- Healthcare occupations must apply through the Health Talent or Student stream
- Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) must apply through the Skilled Worker stream
- Candidates working in health care occupations under NOC Broad Occupational Category 3 must apply through the Health Talent Pathway or the Student Category
Basic requirements
- EOI profile meets or exceeds 60/110 points
- Are not on the Excluded Occupation List
Work experience
- At least 1 year of related work experience within the last 10 years, and
- Currently working for at least 6 months with the same employer if on a post-graduation work permit or spousal open work permit
- Including internship or co-op experience gained while studying under a study permit
Job offer
- Permanent full-time with a comparable wage under TEER category 0, 1, 2, 3 or designated trades occupations
- Have the SINP Job Approval Letter, a pre-approved authorization for hiring foreign workers, issued to the employer by the province
Language
Minimum CLB 4 (some employers or regulators may require higher), assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Pearson Test of English - Core (PTE-Core)
- Test d'évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test de connaissance du français Canada (TCF Canada)
Excluded Occupations
| NOC Code | Job Title |
|---|---|
| 00010 | Legislators |
| 00011 | Senior government managers and officials |
| 00014 | Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services |
| 10019 | Other administrative services managers |
| 11100 | Financial auditors and accountants |
| 11103 | Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers |
| 12104 | Employment insurance and revenue officers |
| 12201 | Insurance adjusters and claims examiners |
| 12203 | Assessors, business valuators and appraisers |
| 13200 | Customs, ship and other brokers |
| 14103 | Court clerks and related court services occupations |
| 21100 | Physicists and astronomers |
| 21102 | Geoscientists and oceanographers |
| 21103 | Meteorologists and climatologists |
| 21109 | Other professional occupations in physical sciences |
| 21111 | Forestry professionals |
| 21201 | Landscape architects |
| 21202 | Urban and land use planners |
| 21332 | Petroleum engineers |
| 21390 | Aerospace engineers |
| 30010 | Managers in health care |
| 31100 | Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine |
| 31101 | Specialists in surgery |
| 31102 | General practitioners and family physicians |
| 31110 | Dentists |
| 31111 | Optometrists |
| 31112 | Audiologists and speech-language pathologists |
| 31120 | Pharmacists |
| 31121 | Dietitians and nutritionists |
| 31202 | Physiotherapists |
| 31204 | Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 31209 | Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating |
| 31300 | Nursing coordinators and supervisors |
| 31301 | Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
| 31302 | Nurse practitioners |
| 31303 | Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals |
| 32100 | Opticians |
| 32101 | Licensed practical nurses |
| 32103 | Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists |
| 32109 | Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 32110 | Denturists |
| 32111 | Dental hygienists and dental therapists |
| 32200 | Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists |
| 32201 | Massage therapists |
| 32209 | Other practitioners of natural healing |
| 40010 | Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration |
| 40011 | Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration |
| 40012 | Government managers - education policy development and program administration |
| 40019 | Other managers in public administration |
| 40021 | School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education |
| 40040 | Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services |
| 40041 | Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers |
| 40042 | Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 41100 | Judges |
| 41101 | Lawyers and Quebec notaries |
| 41201 | Post-secondary teaching and research assistants |
| 41220 | Secondary school teachers |
| 41221 | Elementary school and kindergarten teachers |
| 41301 | Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies |
| 41302 | Religious leaders |
| 41310 | Police investigators and other investigative occupations |
| 41311 | Probation and parole officers |
| 41407 | Program officers unique to government |
| 42100 | Police officers (except commissioned) |
| 42101 | Firefighters |
| 42102 | Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 42200 | Paralegals and related occupations |
| 42201 | Social and community service workers |
| 42204 | Religion workers |
| 43200 | Sheriffs and bailiffs |
| 43201 | Correctional service officers |
| 43202 | By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers |
| 43203 | Border services, customs, and immigration officers |
| 43204 | Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 44200 | Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 50010 | Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers |
| 50011 | Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
| 50012 | Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors |
| 51100 | Librarians |
| 51101 | Conservators and curators |
| 51102 | Archivists |
| 51110 | Editors |
| 51111 | Authors and writers (except technical) |
| 51112 | Technical writers |
| 51113 | Journalists |
| 51114 | Translators, terminologists and interpreters |
| 51120 | Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations |
| 51121 | Conductors, composers and arrangers |
| 51122 | Musicians and singers |
| 52100 | Library and public archive technicians |
| 52110 | Film and video camera operators |
| 52111 | Graphic arts technicians |
| 52112 | Broadcast technicians |
| 52113 | Audio and video recording technicians |
| 52114 | Announcers and other broadcasters |
| 52119 | Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
| 52120 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
| 52121 | Interior designers and interior decorators |
| 53100 | Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries |
| 53110 | Photographers |
| 53111 | Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators |
| 53120 | Dancers |
| 53121 | Actors, comedians and circus performers |
| 53122 | Painters, sculptors and other visual artists |
| 53123 | Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers |
| 53124 | Artisans and craftspersons |
| 53125 | Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products |
| 53200 | Athletes |
| 53201 | Coaches |
| 53202 | Sports officials and referees |
| 54100 | Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness |
| 55109 | Other performers |
| 62010 | Retail sales supervisors |
| 62020 | Food service supervisors |
| 62023 | Customer and information services supervisors |
| 62201 | Funeral directors and embalmers |
| 63100 | Insurance agents and brokers |
| 63101 | Real estate agents and salespersons |
| 63210 | Hairstylists and barbers |
| 63211 | Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations |
| 63220 | Shoe repairers and shoemakers |
| 64100 | Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers |
| 72022 | Supervisors, printing and related occupations |
| 72102 | Sheet metal workers |
| 72204 | Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers |
| 72205 | Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians |
| 72302 | Gas fitters |
| 72405 | Machine fitters |
| 72406 | Elevator constructors and mechanics |
| 72420 | Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics |
| 72600 | Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors |
| 72602 | Deck officers, water transport |
| 72603 | Engineer officers, water transport |
| 72604 | Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators |
| 73202 | Pest controllers and fumigators |
| 73300 | Transport truck drivers |
| 73301 | Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators |
| 73310 | Railway and yard locomotive engineers |
| 73400 | Heavy equipment operators |
| 73402 | Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction |
| 80022 | Managers in aquaculture |
| 83101 | Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers |
| 83120 | Fishing masters and officers |
| 83121 | Fishermen/women |
| 92013 | Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing |
| 92015 | Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing |
| 92020 | Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling |
| 92021 | Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing |
| 92022 | Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing |
| 92024 | Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly |
| 92101 | Water and waste treatment plant operators |
| 93102 | Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators |
Excluded businesses and occupations
| NOC | Occupation Title |
|---|---|
| All | Businesses related to Licensed recruiter or immigration consultant’s business |
| All | Businesses related to Massage service operations* |
| All | Businesses related to Pet care services (excluding veterinarians) |
| All | Businesses related to Places of worship or religious organizations |
| All | Businesses related to Spas, salons, and nail salons |
| 10022 | Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) work permit. |
| 11202 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 12200 | Accounting technicians and bookkeepers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32200 | Chinese health practitioners/Acupuncturist unless the candidate is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32201 | *Massage therapist, including those within massage service operations, unless the candidate is a Licensed Registered Massage Therapists (RMT) who is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32209 | Other practitioners of natural healing unless the candidate is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 33109 | Other assisting occupations in support of health services is no longer eligible for positions that support Chinese Health Practitioner, Acupuncturist or Naturopath. |
| 41302 | Religious leaders |
| 41402 | Business development officers and market researchers, analysts unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 42204 | Religious workers |
| 43200 | Sheriffs and bailiffs unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 43201 | Correctional service officers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 43202 | By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
Immigration Ineligibility
- Have an active application for refugee
- Unable to provide the required documents at the time of application
- Unable to prove the intention to live and work in Saskatchewan
- Applicant or representative has intentionally misrepresented in the immigration application
- Candidates working in health care occupations under NOC Broad Occupational Category 3 must apply through the Health Talent Pathway or the Student Category
- On a spousal open work permit issued based on their spouse’s work permit, but may be eligible under the Health Talent, Agriculture Talent or International Employment Offer
Basic requirements
- Graduated international students who are currently on post-graduation work permit must apply under International Student or Employment Offer stream
- Are not on the Excluded Occupation List
- Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) or Food and Beverage Servers (NOC 65200) must hold a valid CUAET, LMIA, or Francophone Mobility work permit
Work experience
- 6 months of work experience in Saskatchewan on a valid work permit under the same occupation with job offer
- Including internship or co-op experience gained while studying under a study permit
Job offer
- Permanent full-time with a wage comparable to the labour market rate in any occupation if working under a CUAET, LMIA, or Mobilité Francophone work permit, or
- In a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation or a designated skilled trade if otherwise
- Have the SINP Job Approval Letter, a pre-approved authorization for hiring foreign workers, issued to the employer by the province
Education
- Have accreditation, license to practice and/or active membership in the regulatory body if working in a regulated occupation
Language
Minimum CLB 4, assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Pearson Test of English - Core (PTE-Core)
- Test d'évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test de connaissance du français Canada (TCF Canada)
Excluded Occupations
| NOC Code | Job Title |
|---|---|
| 00010 | Legislators |
| 00011 | Senior government managers and officials |
| 00014 | Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services |
| 10019 | Other administrative services managers |
| 11100 | Financial auditors and accountants |
| 11103 | Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers |
| 12104 | Employment insurance and revenue officers |
| 12201 | Insurance adjusters and claims examiners |
| 12203 | Assessors, business valuators and appraisers |
| 13200 | Customs, ship and other brokers |
| 14103 | Court clerks and related court services occupations |
| 21100 | Physicists and astronomers |
| 21102 | Geoscientists and oceanographers |
| 21103 | Meteorologists and climatologists |
| 21109 | Other professional occupations in physical sciences |
| 21111 | Forestry professionals |
| 21201 | Landscape architects |
| 21202 | Urban and land use planners |
| 21332 | Petroleum engineers |
| 21390 | Aerospace engineers |
| 30010 | Managers in health care |
| 31100 | Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine |
| 31101 | Specialists in surgery |
| 31102 | General practitioners and family physicians |
| 31110 | Dentists |
| 31111 | Optometrists |
| 31112 | Audiologists and speech-language pathologists |
| 31120 | Pharmacists |
| 31121 | Dietitians and nutritionists |
| 31202 | Physiotherapists |
| 31204 | Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 31209 | Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating |
| 31300 | Nursing coordinators and supervisors |
| 31301 | Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
| 31302 | Nurse practitioners |
| 31303 | Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals |
| 32100 | Opticians |
| 32101 | Licensed practical nurses |
| 32103 | Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists |
| 32109 | Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 32110 | Denturists |
| 32111 | Dental hygienists and dental therapists |
| 32200 | Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists |
| 32201 | Massage therapists |
| 32209 | Other practitioners of natural healing |
| 40010 | Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration |
| 40011 | Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration |
| 40012 | Government managers - education policy development and program administration |
| 40019 | Other managers in public administration |
| 40021 | School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education |
| 40040 | Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services |
| 40041 | Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers |
| 40042 | Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 41100 | Judges |
| 41101 | Lawyers and Quebec notaries |
| 41201 | Post-secondary teaching and research assistants |
| 41220 | Secondary school teachers |
| 41221 | Elementary school and kindergarten teachers |
| 41301 | Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies |
| 41302 | Religious leaders |
| 41310 | Police investigators and other investigative occupations |
| 41311 | Probation and parole officers |
| 41407 | Program officers unique to government |
| 42100 | Police officers (except commissioned) |
| 42101 | Firefighters |
| 42102 | Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 42200 | Paralegals and related occupations |
| 42201 | Social and community service workers |
| 42204 | Religion workers |
| 43200 | Sheriffs and bailiffs |
| 43201 | Correctional service officers |
| 43202 | By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers |
| 43203 | Border services, customs, and immigration officers |
| 43204 | Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 44200 | Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 50010 | Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers |
| 50011 | Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
| 50012 | Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors |
| 51100 | Librarians |
| 51101 | Conservators and curators |
| 51102 | Archivists |
| 51110 | Editors |
| 51111 | Authors and writers (except technical) |
| 51112 | Technical writers |
| 51113 | Journalists |
| 51114 | Translators, terminologists and interpreters |
| 51120 | Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations |
| 51121 | Conductors, composers and arrangers |
| 51122 | Musicians and singers |
| 52100 | Library and public archive technicians |
| 52110 | Film and video camera operators |
| 52111 | Graphic arts technicians |
| 52112 | Broadcast technicians |
| 52113 | Audio and video recording technicians |
| 52114 | Announcers and other broadcasters |
| 52119 | Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
| 52120 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
| 52121 | Interior designers and interior decorators |
| 53100 | Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries |
| 53110 | Photographers |
| 53111 | Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators |
| 53120 | Dancers |
| 53121 | Actors, comedians and circus performers |
| 53122 | Painters, sculptors and other visual artists |
| 53123 | Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers |
| 53124 | Artisans and craftspersons |
| 53125 | Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products |
| 53200 | Athletes |
| 53201 | Coaches |
| 53202 | Sports officials and referees |
| 54100 | Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness |
| 55109 | Other performers |
| 62010 | Retail sales supervisors |
| 62020 | Food service supervisors |
| 62023 | Customer and information services supervisors |
| 62201 | Funeral directors and embalmers |
| 63100 | Insurance agents and brokers |
| 63101 | Real estate agents and salespersons |
| 63210 | Hairstylists and barbers |
| 63211 | Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations |
| 63220 | Shoe repairers and shoemakers |
| 64100 | Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers |
| 72022 | Supervisors, printing and related occupations |
| 72102 | Sheet metal workers |
| 72204 | Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers |
| 72205 | Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians |
| 72302 | Gas fitters |
| 72405 | Machine fitters |
| 72406 | Elevator constructors and mechanics |
| 72420 | Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics |
| 72600 | Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors |
| 72602 | Deck officers, water transport |
| 72603 | Engineer officers, water transport |
| 72604 | Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators |
| 73202 | Pest controllers and fumigators |
| 73300 | Transport truck drivers |
| 73301 | Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators |
| 73310 | Railway and yard locomotive engineers |
| 73400 | Heavy equipment operators |
| 73402 | Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction |
| 80022 | Managers in aquaculture |
| 83101 | Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers |
| 83120 | Fishing masters and officers |
| 83121 | Fishermen/women |
| 92013 | Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing |
| 92015 | Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing |
| 92020 | Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling |
| 92021 | Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing |
| 92022 | Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing |
| 92024 | Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly |
| 92101 | Water and waste treatment plant operators |
| 93102 | Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators |
Excluded businesses and occupations
| NOC | Occupation Title |
|---|---|
| All | Businesses related to Licensed recruiter or immigration consultant’s business |
| All | Businesses related to Massage service operations* |
| All | Businesses related to Pet care services (excluding veterinarians) |
| All | Businesses related to Places of worship or religious organizations |
| All | Businesses related to Spas, salons, and nail salons |
| 10022 | Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) work permit. |
| 11202 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 12200 | Accounting technicians and bookkeepers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32200 | Chinese health practitioners/Acupuncturist unless the candidate is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32201 | *Massage therapist, including those within massage service operations, unless the candidate is a Licensed Registered Massage Therapists (RMT) who is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32209 | Other practitioners of natural healing unless the candidate is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 33109 | Other assisting occupations in support of health services is no longer eligible for positions that support Chinese Health Practitioner, Acupuncturist or Naturopath. |
| 41302 | Religious leaders |
| 41402 | Business development officers and market researchers, analysts unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 42204 | Religious workers |
| 43200 | Sheriffs and bailiffs unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 43201 | Correctional service officers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 43202 | By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
Immigration Ineligibility
- Have an active application for refugee
- Unable to provide the required documents at the time of application
- Unable to prove the intention to live and work in Saskatchewan
- Applicant or representative has intentionally misrepresented in the immigration application
- On a spousal open work permit issued based on their spouse's work permit
Work experience
- 1 year within the last 3 years, or
- 6 months with the same employer offering the job in Saskatchewan
Job offer
- Permanent full-time in eligible agricultural occupations
- Have the SINP Job Approval Letter, a pre-approved authorization for hiring foreign workers, issued to the employer by the province
Education
- Equivalent to Canadian high-school
- Foreign education credential(s) must be assessed by Educational Credential Assessment
Language
Minimum CLB 4 (some employers or regulators may require higher), assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Pearson Test of English - Core (PTE-Core)
- Test d'évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test de connaissance du français Canada (TCF Canada)
Eligible Occupations
Excluded Occupations
| NOC Code | Job Title |
|---|---|
| 00010 | Legislators |
| 00011 | Senior government managers and officials |
| 00014 | Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services |
| 10019 | Other administrative services managers |
| 11100 | Financial auditors and accountants |
| 11103 | Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers |
| 12104 | Employment insurance and revenue officers |
| 12201 | Insurance adjusters and claims examiners |
| 12203 | Assessors, business valuators and appraisers |
| 13200 | Customs, ship and other brokers |
| 14103 | Court clerks and related court services occupations |
| 21100 | Physicists and astronomers |
| 21102 | Geoscientists and oceanographers |
| 21103 | Meteorologists and climatologists |
| 21109 | Other professional occupations in physical sciences |
| 21111 | Forestry professionals |
| 21201 | Landscape architects |
| 21202 | Urban and land use planners |
| 21332 | Petroleum engineers |
| 21390 | Aerospace engineers |
| 30010 | Managers in health care |
| 31100 | Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine |
| 31101 | Specialists in surgery |
| 31102 | General practitioners and family physicians |
| 31110 | Dentists |
| 31111 | Optometrists |
| 31112 | Audiologists and speech-language pathologists |
| 31120 | Pharmacists |
| 31121 | Dietitians and nutritionists |
| 31202 | Physiotherapists |
| 31204 | Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 31209 | Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating |
| 31300 | Nursing coordinators and supervisors |
| 31301 | Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
| 31302 | Nurse practitioners |
| 31303 | Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals |
| 32100 | Opticians |
| 32101 | Licensed practical nurses |
| 32103 | Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists |
| 32109 | Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 32110 | Denturists |
| 32111 | Dental hygienists and dental therapists |
| 32200 | Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists |
| 32201 | Massage therapists |
| 32209 | Other practitioners of natural healing |
| 40010 | Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration |
| 40011 | Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration |
| 40012 | Government managers - education policy development and program administration |
| 40019 | Other managers in public administration |
| 40021 | School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education |
| 40040 | Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services |
| 40041 | Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers |
| 40042 | Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 41100 | Judges |
| 41101 | Lawyers and Quebec notaries |
| 41201 | Post-secondary teaching and research assistants |
| 41220 | Secondary school teachers |
| 41221 | Elementary school and kindergarten teachers |
| 41301 | Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies |
| 41302 | Religious leaders |
| 41310 | Police investigators and other investigative occupations |
| 41311 | Probation and parole officers |
| 41407 | Program officers unique to government |
| 42100 | Police officers (except commissioned) |
| 42101 | Firefighters |
| 42102 | Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 42200 | Paralegals and related occupations |
| 42201 | Social and community service workers |
| 42204 | Religion workers |
| 43200 | Sheriffs and bailiffs |
| 43201 | Correctional service officers |
| 43202 | By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers |
| 43203 | Border services, customs, and immigration officers |
| 43204 | Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 44200 | Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces |
| 50010 | Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers |
| 50011 | Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
| 50012 | Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors |
| 51100 | Librarians |
| 51101 | Conservators and curators |
| 51102 | Archivists |
| 51110 | Editors |
| 51111 | Authors and writers (except technical) |
| 51112 | Technical writers |
| 51113 | Journalists |
| 51114 | Translators, terminologists and interpreters |
| 51120 | Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations |
| 51121 | Conductors, composers and arrangers |
| 51122 | Musicians and singers |
| 52100 | Library and public archive technicians |
| 52110 | Film and video camera operators |
| 52111 | Graphic arts technicians |
| 52112 | Broadcast technicians |
| 52113 | Audio and video recording technicians |
| 52114 | Announcers and other broadcasters |
| 52119 | Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
| 52120 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
| 52121 | Interior designers and interior decorators |
| 53100 | Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries |
| 53110 | Photographers |
| 53111 | Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators |
| 53120 | Dancers |
| 53121 | Actors, comedians and circus performers |
| 53122 | Painters, sculptors and other visual artists |
| 53123 | Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers |
| 53124 | Artisans and craftspersons |
| 53125 | Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products |
| 53200 | Athletes |
| 53201 | Coaches |
| 53202 | Sports officials and referees |
| 54100 | Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness |
| 55109 | Other performers |
| 62010 | Retail sales supervisors |
| 62020 | Food service supervisors |
| 62023 | Customer and information services supervisors |
| 62201 | Funeral directors and embalmers |
| 63100 | Insurance agents and brokers |
| 63101 | Real estate agents and salespersons |
| 63210 | Hairstylists and barbers |
| 63211 | Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations |
| 63220 | Shoe repairers and shoemakers |
| 64100 | Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers |
| 72022 | Supervisors, printing and related occupations |
| 72102 | Sheet metal workers |
| 72204 | Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers |
| 72205 | Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians |
| 72302 | Gas fitters |
| 72405 | Machine fitters |
| 72406 | Elevator constructors and mechanics |
| 72420 | Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics |
| 72600 | Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors |
| 72602 | Deck officers, water transport |
| 72603 | Engineer officers, water transport |
| 72604 | Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators |
| 73202 | Pest controllers and fumigators |
| 73300 | Transport truck drivers |
| 73301 | Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators |
| 73310 | Railway and yard locomotive engineers |
| 73400 | Heavy equipment operators |
| 73402 | Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction |
| 80022 | Managers in aquaculture |
| 83101 | Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers |
| 83120 | Fishing masters and officers |
| 83121 | Fishermen/women |
| 92013 | Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing |
| 92015 | Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing |
| 92020 | Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling |
| 92021 | Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing |
| 92022 | Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing |
| 92024 | Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly |
| 92101 | Water and waste treatment plant operators |
| 93102 | Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators |
Excluded businesses and occupations
| NOC | Occupation Title |
|---|---|
| All | Businesses related to Licensed recruiter or immigration consultant’s business |
| All | Businesses related to Massage service operations* |
| All | Businesses related to Pet care services (excluding veterinarians) |
| All | Businesses related to Places of worship or religious organizations |
| All | Businesses related to Spas, salons, and nail salons |
| 10022 | Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) work permit. |
| 11202 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 12200 | Accounting technicians and bookkeepers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32200 | Chinese health practitioners/Acupuncturist unless the candidate is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32201 | *Massage therapist, including those within massage service operations, unless the candidate is a Licensed Registered Massage Therapists (RMT) who is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32209 | Other practitioners of natural healing unless the candidate is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 33109 | Other assisting occupations in support of health services is no longer eligible for positions that support Chinese Health Practitioner, Acupuncturist or Naturopath. |
| 41302 | Religious leaders |
| 41402 | Business development officers and market researchers, analysts unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 42204 | Religious workers |
| 43200 | Sheriffs and bailiffs unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 43201 | Correctional service officers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 43202 | By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
Immigration Ineligibility
- Have an active application for refugee
- Unable to provide the required documents at the time of application
- Unable to prove the intention to live and work in Saskatchewan
- Applicant or representative has intentionally misrepresented in the immigration application
- On a spousal open work permit issued based on their spouse's work permit
Work experience
- 1 year within the last 5 years, or
- 6 months with the same employer offering the job in Saskatchewan
Job offer
- Permanent full-time in the health sector in Saskatchewan
Education
- Bachelor's degree, or
- Post-graduate certificate or diploma that requires at least 2 years of post-secondary education
- Have accreditation, license to practice and/or active membership in the regulatory body if required
Language
Minimum CLB 5 (some employers or regulators may require higher), assessed by 1 of 5 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Pearson Test of English - Core (PTE-Core)
- Test d'évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test de connaissance du français Canada (TCF Canada)
Health Professions
| NOC Code | NOC Level | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| 21100 | 1 | Physicists and astronomers |
| 30010 | 0 | Managers in health care |
| 31100 | 1 | Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine |
| 31101 | 1 | Specialists in surgery |
| 31102 | 1 | General practitioners and family physicians |
| 31103 | 1 | Veterinarians |
| 31110 | 1 | Dentists |
| 31111 | 1 | Optometrists |
| 31112 | 1 | Audiologists and speech-language pathologists |
| 31120 | 1 | Pharmacists |
| 31121 | 1 | Dietitians and nutritionists |
| 31200 | 1 | Psychologists |
| 31201 | 1 | Chiropractors |
| 31202 | 1 | Physiotherapists |
| 31203 | 1 | Occupational therapists |
| 31204 | 1 | Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 31209 | 1 | Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating |
| 31300 | 1 | Nursing coordinators and supervisors |
| 31301 | 1 | Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
| 31302 | 1 | Nurse practitioners |
| 31303 | 1 | Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals |
| 32100 | 2 | Opticians |
| 32101 | 2 | Licensed practical nurses |
| 32102 | 2 | Paramedical occupations |
| 32103 | 2 | Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists |
| 32104 | 2 | Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians |
| 32109 | 2 | Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment |
| 32110 | 2 | Denturists |
| 32111 | 2 | Dental hygienists and dental therapists |
| 32112 | 2 | Dental technologists and technicians |
| 32120 | 2 | Medical laboratory technologists |
| 32121 | 2 | Medical radiation technologists |
| 32122 | 2 | Medical sonographers |
| 32123 | 2 | Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists |
| 32124 | 2 | Pharmacy technicians |
| 32129 | 2 | Other medical technologists and technicians |
| 32200 | 2 | Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists |
| 32201 | 2 | Massage therapists |
| 32209 | 2 | Other practitioners of natural healing |
| 33100 | 3 | Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants |
| 33101 | 3 | Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations |
| 33102 | 3 | Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates |
| 33103 | 3 | Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants |
| 33109 | 3 | Other assisting occupations in support of health services |
| 41300* | 1 | Social workers |
| 41301* | 1 | Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies |
| 42201* | 2 | Social and community service workers |
| 44101 | 4 | Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations |
Immigration Ineligibility
- Have an active application for refugee
- Unable to provide the required documents at the time of application
- Unable to prove the intention to live and work in Saskatchewan
- Applicant or representative has intentionally misrepresented in the immigration application
- On a spousal open work permit issued based on their spouse's work permit
Education
- Bachelor's degree, or
- Post-graduate certificate or diploma that requires at least 2 years of post-secondary education
- Foreign education credential(s) must be assessed by Educational Credential Assessment
- If under NOC 21310, 21311 (except software engineers and designers), 31320, 21322, 21330, 21331, or 21332: provide an Engineer-in-Training registration approval letter or a Confirmatory Exams assignment letter from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
- If under NOC 21112 as a Professional Agrologist (PAg) or Technical Agrologist (TechAg): provide proof of licensure or articling approval from the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists (SIA)
Work experience
- Currently working in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months (780 hours), full-time (30+ hours per week) with the same employer as in the job offer
- Work experience is not required to be continuous
- Including internship or co-op experience gained while studying under a study permit
- Candidate outside Saskatchewan or not currently working: 1 year of experience in the technology and innovation occupations within the last 5 years
- Eligible technology and innovation occupations:
| NOC Code | NOC Level | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| 20012 | 0 | Computer and information systems managers |
| 21100 | 1 | Physicists and astronomers |
| 21101 | 1 | Chemists |
| 21102 | 1 | Geoscientists and oceanographers |
| 21109 | 1 | Other professional occupations in physical sciences |
| 21110 | 1 | Biologists and related scientists |
| 21112 | 1 | Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists |
| 21211 | 1 | Data scientists |
| 21220 | 1 | Cybersecurity specialists |
| 21221 | 1 | Business systems specialists |
| 21222 | 1 | Information systems specialists |
| 21223 | 1 | Database analysts and data administrators |
| 21230 | 1 | Computer systems developers and programmers |
| 21231 | 1 | Software engineers and designers |
| 21232 | 1 | Software developers and programmers |
| 21233 | 1 | Web designers |
| 21234 | 1 | Web developers and programmers |
| 21310 | 1 | Electrical and electronics engineers |
| 21311 | 1 | Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) |
| 21320 | 1 | Chemical engineers |
| 21322 | 1 | Metallurgical and materials engineers |
| 21330 | 1 | Mining engineers |
| 21331 | 1 | Geological engineers |
| 21332 | 1 | Petroleum engineers |
| 22100 | 2 | Chemical technologists and technicians |
| 22101 | 2 | Geological and mineral technologists and technicians |
| 22110 | 2 | Biological technologists and technicians |
| 22214 | 2 | Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology |
| 22220 | 2 | Computer network and web technicians |
| 22221 | 2 | User support technicians |
| 22222 | 2 | Information systems testing technicians |
| 22301 | 2 | Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians |
Job offer
- Permanent, full-time in the technology and innovation occupations with the current employer
- Have the SINP Job Approval Letter, a pre-approved authorization for hiring foreign workers, issued to the employer by the province
Language
Minimum CLB 5 or language requirements as specified by the employer, assessed by 1 of 4 language proficiency tests within the last 2 years:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
- Pearson Test of English - Core (PTE-Core)
- Test d'évaluation de français (TEF)
- Test de connaissance du français Canada (TCF Canada)
Excluded businesses and occupations
| NOC | Occupation Title |
|---|---|
| All | Businesses related to Licensed recruiter or immigration consultant’s business |
| All | Businesses related to Massage service operations* |
| All | Businesses related to Pet care services (excluding veterinarians) |
| All | Businesses related to Places of worship or religious organizations |
| All | Businesses related to Spas, salons, and nail salons |
| 10022 | Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) work permit. |
| 11202 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 12200 | Accounting technicians and bookkeepers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32200 | Chinese health practitioners/Acupuncturist unless the candidate is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32201 | *Massage therapist, including those within massage service operations, unless the candidate is a Licensed Registered Massage Therapists (RMT) who is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 32209 | Other practitioners of natural healing unless the candidate is currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 33109 | Other assisting occupations in support of health services is no longer eligible for positions that support Chinese Health Practitioner, Acupuncturist or Naturopath. |
| 41302 | Religious leaders |
| 41402 | Business development officers and market researchers, analysts unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 42204 | Religious workers |
| 43200 | Sheriffs and bailiffs unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 43201 | Correctional service officers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
| 43202 | By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers unless the candidate is currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit. |
