Saskatchewan Launches Two New Pathways for Skilled Agriculture and Healthcare Professionals
Saskatchewan Launches Two New Pathways for Skilled Agriculture and Healthcare Professionals
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has introduced two fresh immigration pathways targeting skilled workers in the agriculture and healthcare sectors. These new programs are designed to help fill critical labor shortages in both fields.
Agriculture Talent Pathway
The Agriculture Talent Pathway allows both current Canadian residents and individuals living abroad to apply, provided they meet specific criteria. Applicants must not be refugee claimants, and the program seeks to attract talent to Saskatchewan’s thriving agricultural industry.
Healthcare Talent Pathway
The Health Talent Pathway is specifically tailored for healthcare professionals who meet certain eligibility requirements, including language proficiency. This pathway will help the province address its ongoing healthcare workforce needs.
New SINP Talent Pathways: Addressing Labour Gaps in Saskatchewan
In response to labor shortages in key sectors, Saskatchewan has rolled out two new immigration streams through the SINP. These pathways focus on attracting skilled professionals to meet the province’s growing demands in agriculture and healthcare.
Supporting Saskatchewan’s Growing Workforce Needs
Eligibility for the Agriculture Talent Pathway
- Be a legal resident of Canada or living outside Canada
- Not be a refugee claimant
- Achieve a minimum language proficiency of CLB 4 or higher
- Possess post-secondary education or higher qualifications
- Hold a full-time job offer in Saskatchewan's agricultural sector
- Have at least one year of full-time work experience in the past three years
- Be committed to working and living in Saskatchewan
Below is a table outlining the eligible job roles and NOC codes for the Agricultural Talent Pathway:
| NOC Code | Job Role |
|---|---|
| 75101 | Material Handlers |
| 84120 | Specialized Livestock Workers and Farm Machinery Operators |
| 85100 | Livestock Labourers |
| 85101 | Harvesting Labourers |
| 85103 | Nursery and Greenhouse Labourers |
| 94140 | Process Control and Machine Operators (Food and Beverage Processing) |
| 94141 | Industrial Butchers and Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers, and Related Workers |
| 94143 | Testers and Graders (Food and Beverage Processing) |
| 94204 | Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors |
| 95106 | Labourers in Food and Beverage Processing |
SINP Health Talent Pathway: A New Opportunity for Healthcare Professionals
Saskatchewan’s Health Talent Pathway offers healthcare professionals a chance to contribute to the province’s healthcare sector. This pathway is part of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) and targets both Canadian residents and foreign applicants.
Eligibility Criteria for Health Talent Pathway
To apply for the non-Express Entry sub-category of the Health Talent Pathway, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a legal resident of Canada or currently living outside Canada
- Not be a refugee claimant
- Achieve a minimum language proficiency of CLB 5 or higher in English or French
- Have been employed for at least six months in a full-time healthcare job in Saskatchewan (if applying from within the province)
- Possess at least one year of full-time work experience in the last five years
- Have a valid full-time job offer in Saskatchewan's healthcare sector
- Commit to living and working in Saskatchewan
The following table lists eligible healthcare job roles and their corresponding NOC codes under this pathway:
| NOC Code | Job Role |
|---|---|
| 30010 | Healthcare Managers |
| 31100 | Clinical and Laboratory Medicine Specialists |
| 31101 | Surgery Specialists |
| 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 Therapy Occupations |
| 31209 | Other Health Diagnosing and Treating Professionals |
| 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 | Veterinary Technicians and Animal Health Technologists |
| 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 and Electrophysiological Diagnostic Technologists |
| 32124 | Pharmacy Technicians |
| 32129 | Other Medical Technologists and Technicians |
| 32200 | Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists |
| 32201 | Massage Therapists |
| 32209 | Other Natural Healing Practitioners |
| 33100 | Dental and Laboratory Assistants |
| 33101 | Medical Laboratory Assistants and Technicians |
| 33102 | Nurse Aides, Orderlies, and Patient Service Associates |
| 33103 | Pharmacy Technical Assistants and Pharmacy Assistants |
| 33109 | Other Supporting Occupations in Health Services |
Express Entry Eligibility for Healthcare Workers
Foreign skilled workers who are part of the Express Entry pool can also apply for this pathway and potentially gain permanent residency in Canada within six months or less.
The following job roles qualify under the Express Entry system:
| NOC Code | Job Role |
|---|---|
| 30010 | Healthcare Managers |
| 31100 | Clinical and Laboratory Medicine Specialists |
| 31101 | Surgery Specialists |
| 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 Therapy Occupations |
| 31209 | Other Health Diagnosing and Treating Professionals |
| 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 | Veterinary Technicians and Animal Health Technologists |
| 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 and Electrophysiological Diagnostic Technologists |
| 32124 | Pharmacy Technicians |
| 32129 | Other Medical Technologists and Technicians |
| 32200 | Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists |
| 32201 | Massage Therapists |
| 32209 | Other Natural Healing Practitioners |
| 33100 | Dental and Laboratory Assistants |
| 33101 | Medical Laboratory Assistants and Technicians |
| 33102 | Nurse Aides, Orderlies, and Patient Service Associates |
| 33103 | Pharmacy Technical Assistants and Pharmacy Assistants |
| 33109 | Other Supporting Occupations in Health Services |
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