Saskatchewan, Canada Introduces New Immigration Streams: Health Talent Pathway

New Talent Pathways in Saskatchewan: Agriculture and Healthcare Industries

The Government of Saskatchewan announced two new talent pathways under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) to address workforce needs in agriculture and healthcare, effective August 30, 2024. Designed to attract international skilled workers, these pathways are aimed at filling critical labor gaps in these essential industries.

Agriculture Talent Pathway: Agriculture is vital to Saskatchewan’s economy, contributing significantly to global food security. This pathway will streamline immigration processes for skilled agricultural workers, enabling producers to meet rising demands for food and technological innovations. Agriculture Minister David Marit highlighted that a “skilled and flexible agricultural workforce” is essential for competitiveness and growth.

Health Talent Pathway: This pathway consolidates healthcare recruitment under the SINP, aligning with Saskatchewan’s Health Human Resources action plan. By simplifying immigration and credential recognition for internationally trained healthcare professionals, the government aims to enhance healthcare access across the province. Health Minister Everett Hindley emphasized that these steps will help Saskatchewan recruit and retain essential healthcare workers, ultimately strengthening the healthcare system.

By aligning the SINP with industry needs, these new pathways will support economic growth, address labor shortages, and ensure Saskatchewan remains competitive and well-staffed in two of its most crucial sectors.

Health Talent Pathway

The new Health Talent Pathway aims to address the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals in the province. This pathway offers opportunities for individuals to secure permanent, full-time employment in Saskatchewan’s healthcare sector. There are two streams within this pathway: Non-Express Entry and Express Entry, each with specific eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria for Non-Express Entry Stream

Candidates may qualify for the Non-Express Entry stream if they live outside of Canada or have proof of legal status in Canada (refugee claimants are not eligible). Key requirements include:

  • Language Proficiency: A minimum English and/or French language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5.
  • Work Experience:
    • If currently working in Saskatchewan: At least six months (780 hours) of full-time work (30+ hours per week) with the employer who issued the Job Approval Letter.
    • If not working for the Saskatchewan employer full-time: One year of work experience in your occupation within the last five years is required.
  • Licensing: Candidates must be eligible for Saskatchewan licensing if required for their occupation.
  • Education: Post-secondary education relevant to the job offer (e.g., Master’s or Bachelor’s degree, a three-year university degree, or a two-year diploma).
  • Intent to Reside: Candidates must attest to their intent to live and work in Saskatchewan.
  • Job Offer: A valid, permanent, full-time healthcare sector job offer in Saskatchewan, supported by a SINP Job Approval Letter, is required.

The following high and intermediate-skilled health occupations are eligible under this stream:

NOC DESCRIPTION
30010 Managers in health care
31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
31101 Specialists in surgery
31102 General practitioners and family physicians
31103 Veterinarians
31110 Dentists
31111 Optometrists
31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
31120 Pharmacists
31121 Dietitians and nutritionists
31200 Psychologists
31201 Chiropractors
31202 Physiotherapists
31203 Occupational therapists
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
32102 Paramedical occupations
32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
32104 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
32110 Denturists
32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
32112 Dental technologists and technicians
32120 Medical laboratory technologists
32121 Medical radiation technologists
32122 Medical sonographers
32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists n.e.c
32124 Pharmacy technicians
32129 Other medical technologists and technicians
32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
32201 Massage therapists
32209 Other practitioners of natural healing
33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
33109 Other assisting occupations in support of health services
44101 Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations

Eligibility Criteria for Express Entry Stream

The Express Entry stream provides priority processing with permanent residency applications expected to be processed in six months or less. Key requirements are:

  • Express Entry Profile: A valid Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Code.
  • Language Proficiency: CLB 7 or higher in English and/or French.
  • Work Experience: At least one year of high-skilled work experience in the candidate’s intended occupation within the past five years.
  • Licensing: If required, the candidate must be eligible for Saskatchewan licensing.
  • Education: Relevant post-secondary education (e.g., a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree, three-year degree, or two-year diploma).
  • Intent to Reside: Must attest to an intention to live and work in Saskatchewan.
  • Job Offer: A valid job offer for a permanent, full-time healthcare sector job, with a SINP Job Approval Letter.

The following high and intermediate-skilled health occupations are eligible under this stream:

NOC DESCRIPTION
30010 Managers in health care
31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
31101 Specialists in surgery
31102 General practitioners and family physicians
31103 Veterinarians
31110 Dentists
31111 Optometrists
31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
31120 Pharmacists
31121 Dietitians and nutritionists
31200 Psychologists
31201 Chiropractors
31202 Physiotherapists
31203 Occupational therapists
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
32102 Paramedical occupations
32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
32104 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
32110 Denturists
32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
32112 Dental technologists and technicians
32120 Medical laboratory technologists
32121 Medical radiation technologists
32122 Medical sonographers
32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists n.e.c
32124 Pharmacy technicians
32129 Other medical technologists and technicians
32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
32201 Massage therapists
32209 Other practitioners of natural healing
33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
33101 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
33103 Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
33109 Other assisting occupations in support of health services

How to Apply

To apply, you need a job offer. To start your search, please visit Saskjobs.ca. Your employer will need to provide you with a Job Approval Letter from the SINP. Additionally, please ensure that you:

  • Follow the guidelines for the Application Process.
  • Complete, scan and submit all of your Required Documents.

Applications that are submitted with missing documents or not translated will be returned. If your application is returned, you will be sent a letter and asked to reapply.

Apply online to the SINP

  1. Create an account.
  2. Complete all sections.
  3. Scan and upload your completed forms and supporting documents in a PDF. Keep the originals for your records.
  4. Save and submit your application online.

Required Documents

You must provide all forms and documents to prove you are eligible for SINP nomination at the time that you submit your application. You will also need these documents to prove:

  • Your identity.
  • Work experience.
  • Academic credentials.
  • Language ability.

The SINP may also ask for more documents that are not listed.

General Guidelines

All documents must be easy-to-read copies of the original documents. If it is not in English or French, you must submit:

  • A copy of the original document.
  • A copy of the English or French translation of the document.
  • A copy of an affidavit from the translator, describing their translation ability.

For the full details of required documents and guide Documents required for application

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