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Dear future neighbour,

Saskatchewan recently introduced two new immigration pathways under its Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) on August 30, 2024. These pathways address labor shortages in the healthcare and agriculture sectors. They are designed to streamline the recruitment of skilled international workers and support the province’s economic growth.

The newly introduced Agriculture Talent Pathway covers 10 specific job categories, while the Health Talent Pathway includes as many as 44 professions related to healthcare.

1. Health Talent Pathway: This pathway supports Saskatchewan’s Health Human Resources action plan. It consolidates health care recruitment efforts into a single stream, making it easier for healthcare employers to hire internationally trained professionals.

Eligible candidates must have:

i. Post-secondary education related to their job offer

ii. Meet minimum work experience requirements and in some cases achieve a CLB 5 language score.

iii. Express Entry candidates must meet additional criteria, including having a valid Express Entry profile and CLB 7 proficiency in English or French.

See below the 44 eligible occupations for Non-Express Entry Health Talent Pathway

See below 43 eligible occupations for Express Entry Health Talent Pathway

2. Agriculture Talent Pathway: This pathway aims to bolster the province’s agriculture sector by enabling employers to hire skilled workers. Candidates need at least one year of relevant work experience or six months of full-time experience with a Saskatchewan employer, along with a minimum CLB 4 language score. Occupations such as livestock workers, farm machinery operators, and food processing laborers are among those eligible for this pathway.

Both pathways align with Saskatchewan’s broader strategy to meet labor demands and drive economic growth, particularly in these essential sectors.

See below full List of 10 Occupations for Agriculture Talent Pathway