Saskatchewan Launches Two New Talent Pathways for Agriculture and Health Care Professionals
The Canadian province of Saskatchewan has recently unveiled two innovative immigration pathways designed to attract talent in the fields of agriculture and health care. With the growing demand for skilled professionals in these sectors, the province is addressing workforce shortages by opening doors to international talent. These new pathways – Agriculture Worker Occupation and Health Care Worker Occupation – are part of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). These initiatives aim to attract skilled workers to fill high-demand positions, furthering the province’s workforce development and economic growth.
How these pathways will benefit Saskatchewan
These two new pathways are more than just a response to immediate labor shortages; they are part of a long-term strategy to build a resilient and sustainable workforce in Saskatchewan. By attracting international talent, the province aims to:
- Boost Economic Growth
- Support Rural and Urban Communities
- Foster Innovation
- Strengthen the Workforce
Why Choose Saskatchewan?
Saskatchewan offers excellent opportunities for permanent residency for skilled workers in key industries like healthcare and agriculture. With a growing economy and welcoming communities, Saskatchewan is an ideal destination for individuals looking to build a future in Canada.
By meeting the specific eligibility criteria under these pathways, candidates can benefit from a streamlined immigration process and achieve long-term success in the province.
Agriculture Talent Pathway
The Agriculture Talent Pathway is designed to address labour shortages in Saskatchewan’s agricultural sector, offering opportunities for individuals with experience in agriculture to secure permanent residency.
Eligibility criteria for Agricultural Talent Pathway:
- Legal resident in Canada or currently living outside Canada
- Not a refugee claimant
- Have minimum proficiency of CLB 4 or higher
- Have completed post-secondary education or higher
- Have a full-time job offer in the agricultural sector of Saskatchewan
- Have a minimum full-time work experience of one year in the last three years
- Willing to work and stay in the province
The table below lists the job roles and NOC Codes that are eligible to apply under this pathway:
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 sub-category of the Health Talent pathway:
- 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.
Eligibility criteria for Express Entry sub-category of the Health Talent pathway:
- 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.
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