Last Updated: 05 May 2022 Saskatchewan is one of Canada’s prairie provinces known for its lush farmlands and lucrative job opportunities, particularly in areas of agriculture, forestry, fishing, manufacturing, mining, and energy as well as its tourism and hospitality sectors. As a rural community, Saskatchewan is often overlooked by most, as skilled workers tend to flock to bigger cities, unaware of the abundance of job opportunities that this province has to offer. Saskatchewan is one of the provinces that has almost every in-demand job in Canada. In fact, it has so many job opportunities that it does not have an in-demand occupations list but an ineligible occupations list instead.

How Does the Saskatchewan PNP Work?

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) was designed to help address the labour gap that the province is currently facing. It has four main categories: the International Skilled Worker category, the Saskatchewan Work Experience category, the Entrepreneur Category as well as the Farm Owner and Operator category. The International Skilled Worker category has so many job opportunities that it has an excluded occupation list stating which occupations do not qualify for this immigration category.

The International Skilled Worker Category

This category has 3 streams:

• International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer,
• International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand stream,
• International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry stream.

Each stream has its own specific requirements that need to be met in order to be deemed eligible.

International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand Stream

This stream is for skilled workers who would like to apply to immigrate to Canada without applying through the Express Entry system but instead apply directly to Saskatchewan’s government. To qualify you must have work experience in an in-demand occupation in Canada that is not on the Saskatchewan occupation in-demand excluded list.

International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry

This stream is for highly skilled workers who would like to apply to immigrate to Canada through the Express Entry system To qualify you must have work experience in an in-demand occupation in Canada that is not on the Saskatchewan occupation in-demand excluded list. You will be required to submit an expression of interest when you create your Express Entry profile.

Below are the occupations that do not qualify for the Occupation In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry categories:

Saskatchewan Experience Category

Although these occupations fall on the excluded list of in-demand occupations, Saskatchewan has dedicated this category for foreign workers who are currently living and working in the province for at least 6 months with a valid work permit and would like to apply for permanent residency. The following occupations qualify under the following subcategories:

Saskatchewan Experience Category: Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker

This category is for semi-skilled agricultural workers who are already employed in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months, have a valid full-time job offer and would like to apply for permanent residence in Saskatchewan. Eligible occupations include:

Saskatchewan Experience Category: Health Professionals

This category is for health professionals who are already employed in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months, have a valid full-time job offer, and would like to apply for permanent residence in Saskatchewan. This sub-category has 3 separate streams, each with its own eligibility criteria.

• Physicians
• Nurses
• Other Health Professionals

Saskatchewan Experience Category: Hospitality Sector

This category is for hospitality workers who are already employed in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months, have a valid full-time job offer and would like to apply for permanent residence in Saskatchewan. Eligible occupations include:

Saskatchewan Experience Category: Long-Haul Truck Drivers

This category is for truck drivers who are already employed in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months, have a valid full-time job offer and would like to apply for permanent residence in Saskatchewan.

FAQs

FAQ 1: How do I find a job in Saskatchewan?

There are various ways to find a job in the province of Saskatchewan. Firstly, you can check the Saskatchewan government website. The official page allows you to find and apply for jobs in the region. You can find jobs in Public Service, Health, Technology, or Education.

You can also use job searching tools like Indeed which allow you to filter jobs by area. The province currently has over 10,000 jobs available across various fields. Job searching tools will also show you how much you’ll be paid and what the main description of the job is. This will be important for applying for a permanent residency.

Finally, you can take a look at Saskjobs.ca, the province’s biggest job searching site. You can view jobs by region or occupation. There’s a very handy map you can use to navigate the area.

FAQ 2: Is Saskatchewan a nice place to live?

The answer to this is dependent on what you consider ‘nice’. This is a very subjective question. Anywhere you are stable, happy and have a good support system you could see it’s a ‘nice place to live.’

The province has just over one million inhabitants. If you enjoy a more quiet lifestyle then you might really find the region nice. It’s a land-locked province, so don’t expect to find beaches. Although, it does sport two large lakes.

Because its population is so low, it has a very high standard of living and a low sales tax rate. It’s got higher incomes than some other provinces and the living expenses are lower. You could own property here as it is very affordable.

The region also has various colleges, universities and great schools. As a permanent resident, school is free, and students can apply for tuition rebates through the province.

You might be concerned about the weather, which can get very cold. On the bright side, the summers get warm and humid, allowing you to soak up some sun before the cool air sets in.

FAQ 3: What is there to do in Saskatchewan?

Locals say that Saskatchewan is a relatively safe province with lots to do. Saskatoon is a large festival and creative city, and it’s simple to get about. There’s a lot of shopping and sports activities to keep you busy. The capital, Regina, often referred to as The Queen City has sunset golden lake walking tours, scavenger hunts around the Royal museum and stone castles. The province as a whole has tons of natural beauty, historic sites, museums and national parks.

FAQ 4: What industries does Saskatchewan have?

Saskatchewan’s economy has long been connected with agriculture. According to the Government of Saskatchewan, about 95 percent of all things produced in Saskatchewan rely on the province’s fundamental resources. The economy is powered by crops, cattle, oil and gas, potash, uranium, timber, and the businesses that support them.

The abundance and diversity of Saskatchewan’s resources are the admiration of nations. Here are the province’s important industries:

1. Agriculture
2. Energy
3. Forestry
4. Mining
5. Manufacturing
6. Minerals
7. Oil and Gas

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