International Skilled Worker Pathways

International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer

This pathway is for skilled workers who have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in a high-skilled occupation.

Applicants may be inside or outside Canada and must meet the SINP points assessment requirements.

International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry

This pathway is for skilled workers who:

• Have an active federal Express Entry profile
• Meet Saskatchewan eligibility requirements
• Do not require a job offer

Applicants must submit an Expression of Interest and receive an Invitation to Apply before submitting a provincial nomination application.

International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand

This pathway is for high-skilled workers who:

• Do not have a job offer
• Have work experience in an eligible in-demand occupation
• Meet the SINP points assessment requirements

Applicants must submit an Expression of Interest profile and receive an invitation before applying.

Health Talent Pathway

This pathway is designed for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, pharmacy workers, social workers, and other health care workers with eligible job offers in Saskatchewan.

Both Express Entry and Non-Express Entry application options are available.

Agriculture Talent Pathway

This pathway is for agricultural and food processing workers with job offers in eligible Saskatchewan occupations.

Eligible occupations include:

• Farm workers
• Nursery and greenhouse workers
• Food processing workers
• Livestock workers
• Agricultural machinery occupations

Innovation and Tech Talent Pathway

This pathway is designed for high-skilled workers in Saskatchewan’s technology and innovation sectors.

Eligible occupations include:

• Software developers
• Data scientists
• Cybersecurity specialists
• Engineers
• Information systems professionals
• Technology support occupations

Both Express Entry and Non-Express Entry options are available.

SINP Points Assessment Grid

Applicants under the Saskatchewan Express Entry, Occupation In-Demand, and Employment Offer pathways must score at least 60 points out of 110.

Points are awarded based on:

• Education and training
• Skilled work experience
• Language ability
• Age
• Connection to Saskatchewan labour market and adaptability

Education and Training Points

• Master’s or Doctorate degree — 23 points
• Bachelor’s degree or three-year degree — 20 points
• Trade certification equivalent to Saskatchewan journeyperson status — 20 points
• Two-year post-secondary diploma — 15 points
• One-year post-secondary certificate — 12 points

Skilled Work Experience Points

Applicants receive points based on skilled work experience obtained within:

• The last five years
• The six to ten years before applying

More recent work experience receives higher scores.

Language Ability Points

Points are awarded for English or French language test results based on Canadian Language Benchmark levels.

Higher language scores receive higher points.

Applicants may also receive additional points for a second official language.

Age Points

The highest points are awarded to applicants between 22 and 34 years old.

Saskatchewan Connection and Adaptability Points

Additional points may be awarded for:

• A close family relative living in Saskatchewan
• Previous Saskatchewan work experience
• Previous Saskatchewan study experience
• A valid Saskatchewan job offer

General Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Score at least 60 points if applying through applicable pathways
• Meet minimum language requirements
• Have post-secondary education related to the occupation
• Demonstrate skilled work experience related to education and occupation
• Provide settlement funds if required
• Show genuine intent to live and work in Saskatchewan
• Submit complete supporting documentation

Some occupations also require proof of licensing or eligibility for professional registration in Saskatchewan.

Language Requirements

Employment Offer, Occupation In-Demand, and Agriculture Talent Pathway

Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark 4.

Health Talent Pathway

Minimum:

• Canadian Language Benchmark 5 for Non-Express Entry
• Canadian Language Benchmark 7 for Express Entry

Innovation and Tech Talent Pathway

Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark 5 for most applicants not already working for the employer.

Saskatchewan Express Entry

Applicants must meet federal Express Entry language requirements.

Education Requirements

Applicants generally must have:

• Post-secondary education related to the occupation
• A diploma, certificate, apprenticeship, or degree comparable to Canadian standards

Applicants educated outside Canada may need an Educational Credential Assessment.

Work Experience Requirements

Applicants generally must have recent paid skilled work experience related to their occupation and education.

Requirements vary depending on the pathway.

Some streams require:

• One year of recent work experience
• Six months of work experience with the Saskatchewan employer
• Work experience in eligible occupations only

Remote work experience may not qualify under certain pathways.

Licensing Requirements

Applicants working in regulated occupations may need:

• Professional licensing
• Registration eligibility
• Approval letters from Saskatchewan regulatory bodies

Examples include:

• Health care professions
• Engineering occupations
• Agrology occupations
• Trade occupations