SINP - 2 PNP Programs

SINP - PNP for Health care & Agriculture Sector


In order to alleviate the labor shortages in the province's agriculture and health care industries, two new Permanent Residency (PR) pathways have been established under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

The goal of these new career tracks, known as the Health Talent Pathway for up to 44 healthcare-related jobs and the Agriculture Talent Pathway for 10 occupations, is to draw in qualified candidates to fill important positions in these sectors. 

Saskatchewan's Labor Shortages 

Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan's Minister of Immigration and Career Training, stressed the significance of matching the state's immigration policies to the demands of the labor market. The new pathways reflect the province's proactive strategy to supporting economic and health sector growth by making it easier for talented immigrants to settle and work in Saskatchewan.

Eligibility Criteria: Agriculture Talent Pathway

The road is open to skilled professionals with agricultural expertise seeking to fill in-demand professions in the field.

Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria: 

• Language Proficiency: Candidates must have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 4. However, some employers or regulatory authorities may demand a higher language score. 

• Education: A secondary education is required.

• Work Experience: Candidates must have at least one year of full-time work experience in their planned occupation within the previous three years, or six months of full-time work experience (30+ hours per week) with the employer that issued them with a Job Approval Letter. 

• Job Offer: Candidates must have an appropriate permanent, full-time job offer in Saskatchewan's agriculture industry, as well as a valid SINP Job Approval Letter from their employer.

Occupations List: Eligible For Agriculture Talent Pathway

NOCDescription
75101Material handlers*
84120Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
85100Livestock labourers
85101Harvesting labourers
85103Nursery and greenhouse labourers
94140Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing*
94141Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers*
94143Testers and graders, food and beverage processing*
94204Mechanical assemblers and inspectors*
95106Labourers in food and beverage processing*

Health Talent PR Pathways Eligibility Criteria

The program streamlines the process of recruiting healthcare professionals into a single stream to support Saskatchewan's Health Human Resources (HHR) action plan. 

All candidates must meet the following common criteria:

• Licensing Eligibility: Candidates must be eligible for Saskatchewan licensing if it applies to their occupation. 

• Education: A postsecondary education relevant to the job they have been offered is required. This can include a master's or bachelor's degree, a three-year university or college degree, or a two-year diploma from a trade or technical school. 

• Intent to Reside: Candidates must state that they intend to live and work in Saskatchewan.

• Language Proficiency: Candidates who are not qualified for Express Entry must have a CLB 5 in either English or French. Some employers may specify a higher score. Additionally, they must complete the following job experience requirements:

• Inside Saskatchewan, candidates must be full-time employees with at least six months (780 hours) of work experience with the employer who submitted the Job Approval Letter. This experience does not have to be continuous. 

• Outside Saskatchewan Applicants: If candidates have not worked full-time for at least six months with their current company, they must have at least one year of experience in their occupation within the last five years.

Eligible Occupations list  For Non-Express Entry Health Talent Pathway
NOCDescription
30010Managers in health care
31100Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
31101Specialists in surgery
31102General practitioners and family physicians
31103Veterinarians
31110Dentists
31111Optometrists
31112Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
31120Pharmacists
31121Dietitians and nutritionists
31200Psychologists
31201Chiropractors
31202Physiotherapists
31203Occupational therapists
31204Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
31209Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
31300Nursing coordinators and supervisors
31301Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
31302Nurse practitioners
31303Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
32100Opticians
32101Licensed practical nurses
32102Paramedical occupations
32103Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
32104Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
32109Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
32110Denturists
32111Dental hygienists and dental therapists
32112Dental technologists and technicians
32120Medical laboratory technologists
32121Medical radiation technologists
32122Medical sonographers
32123Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists n.e.c
32124Pharmacy technicians
32129Other medical technologists and technicians
32200Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
32201Massage therapists
32209Other practitioners of natural healing
33100Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
33101Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
33102Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
33103Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
33109Other assisting occupations in support of health services
44101Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations
With these new PNP channels, Saskatchewan is increasing its appeal to skilled immigrants by simplifying the immigration process for critical sectors like health care and agriculture and fulfilling labour shortages. 

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