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For the first time in 2018, the Government of Saskatchewan has opened the International Skilled Worker- Occupations In-Demand sub-category under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program(SINP). The applications for the nomination certificate will be received on a first-come, first-served basis. More importantly, the applicants do not require a job offer.
International Skilled Worker- Occupations In-Demand sub-category
The International Skilled Worker- Occupations In-Demand sub-category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program(SINP) is not aligned to the federal Express Entry system. Last intake to this category took place on August 2, 2017 and 1200 applications were accepted. This time, only 400 applications are being accepted.
In order to be eligible to apply under the International Skilled Worker- Occupations In-Demand sub-category, one must have:
- -Proof of legal status, if currently residing in Canada
- -Minimum language score of CLB 4
- -Completed at least one year of post-secondary education or training comparable to the Canadian education system that resulted in a degree, diploma, certificate, or a certificate equivalent to a trade certificate
- -Minimum one year of work experience(paid) in their field of education or training, which should be one of the in-demand occupations of Saskatchewan
- -Proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure if the profession requires mandatory certification or licensing in Saskatchewan
- -Proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan
- -A minimum score of 60 points out of 100 on the point assessment grid
In-demand occupations
Saskatchewan has 36 eligible in-demand occupations. Twelve out of these do not require professional licensure. They are:
| NOC | Occupation |
| 0423 | Managers in social, community and correctional services |
| 1112 | Financial and investment analysts |
| 2212 | Geological and mineral technologists and technicians |
| 2121 | Biologists and related scientists |
| 2123 | Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists |
| 2225 | Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists |
| 2242 | Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) |
| 2243 | Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics |
| 0811 | Managers in natural resources production and fishing |
| 0821 | Managers in agriculture |
| 0911 | Manufacturing managers |
| 0912 | Utilities managers |
Professions that require license
| NOC | OCCUPATION | PATHWAY TO LICENSURE |
| 0211 | Engineering managers | Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) |
| 2131 | Civil engineers | Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) |
| 2132 | Mechanical engineers | Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) |
| 2133 | Electrical and electronics engineers | Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) |
| 2141 | Industrial and manufacturing engineers | Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) |
| 2147 | Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) | Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) |
| 2151 | Architects | Refer to Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) notes |
| 2154 | Land surveyors | Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors (CBEPS) |
| 2173 | Software engineers | Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan |
| 2173 | Software designers | Canadian Association of Information Technology Professionals (CIPS) |
| 2175 | Web designers and developer | Canadian Association of Information Technology Professionals (CIPS) |
| 4151 | Psychologists | College of Psychologists |
| 4212 | Social and community service workers | Canadian Association of Social Workers |
| 4214 | Early childhood educators and assistants | Ministry of Education |
| 3211 | Medical laboratory technologists | Saskatchewan Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists |
| 3216 | Medical sonographers | Sonography Canada |
| 6331 | Meat cutters | Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) |
| 7231 | Machinists | Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) |
| 7272 | Cabinetmakers | Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) |
| 7311 | Industrial mechanics | Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) |
| 7312 | Heavy-duty equipment mechanics | Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) |
| 7321 | Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics | Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) |
| 7322 | Motor vehicle body repairers | Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) |
| 7237 | Welders | Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) |
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