The Saskatchewan Province of Canada has just released its list of in demand occupations for their Provincial Immigrant Nominee Program.

Saskatchewan’s provincial government identified a need for professionals to fill jobs in 33 different occupations and are looking abroad as not enough local talent is available to meet their needs.  The province has indicated on their Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) International Skilled Worker list that they are in desperate need of a variety professionals.

The province is in desperate need of medical staff in a variety of disciplines including psychiatrists, Radiographers, Sonographers, Laboratory Technicians and Paramedics.  Other occupations which are in high demand to be filled are Engineering Managers, Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors while almost all occupations in computer technology will get you an invitation to Canada through the SINP Migration Program and you won’t even need a job offer to get you in!

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program announced an update to its in-demand list of occupations on July 3, which applies to its International Skilled Worker – Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-categories.

The following are key features of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) International Skilled Worker sub-categories

• The program is aligned with the federal Express Entry. Therefore, candidates in this sub-category need to meet the eligibility requirements to enter the Express Entry pool

• No job offer is required

• Applications are received on a first-come, first-served basis from eligible candidates in the Express Entry pool

• Successful candidates obtain an additional 600 points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)

• Candidates need to score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the SINP point assessment grid

• Candidates must have a minimum level of work experience related to their field of study or training in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, or B) that is considered to be in-demand in Saskatchewan.

Of the 33 in-demand occupations on the updated list, seven occupations do not require candidates to obtain specific professional licensure. The other 26 occupations do, however, require professional licensure from the relevant organizations designated by the Government of Saskatchewan. In many cases, the licensure process may be completed from outside Canada.

It is strongly advised that you seek the professional assistance of an experienced Canada Immigration consultant to not only help with the application procedure but to also help you with the process of obtaining a professional license recognized in Canada.  This is a golden opportunity to get a foot in the door of one of the world’s most desirable destination countries so it is best that you make sure your application meet all the requirements.