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The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program announced an update to its list of in-demand occupations on July 3, which applies to its International Skilled Worker – Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-categories.

The following are key features of the  International Skilled Worker sub-categories:

• • This 'enhanced' sub-category is aligned with the federal  Therefore, candidates in this sub-category need to meet the eligibility requirements to enter the Express Entry pool.
  • No job offer is required.
  • Applications are received on a first-come, first-served basis from eligible candidates in the Express Entry pool.
  • Successful candidates obtain an additional 600 points under the .
  • Candidates need to score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the SINP point assessment grid.
  • Candidates must have a minimum level of work experience related to their field of study or training in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, or B) that is considered to be in-demand in Saskatchewan.
• • Applications to this ‘base’ sub-category are received on a first-come, first-served basis and are processed entirely outside Express Entry.
  • No job offer is required.
  • Applicants need to score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the (SINP) point assessment grid.
  • Applicants need to have at least one-year of paid work experience in the past ten years related to their field of education or training, in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, or B) that is considered to be in-demand in Saskatchewan.

Updated In-Demand Occupations

Of the 33 in-demand occupations on the updated list, seven occupations do not require candidates to obtain specific professional licensure. The other 26 occupations do, however, require professional licensure from the relevant organizations designated by the Government of Saskatchewan. In many cases, the licensure process may be completed from outside Canada.

No license required

NOC	Occupation
0821	Managers in agriculture
0911	Manufacturing managers
0912	Utilities managers
2123	Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists
2242	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
4162	Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts
8252	Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers

Professional license required

NOC	Occupation	Non-resident of Canada pathway to licensure
0211	Engineering managers
2131	Civil engineers
2147	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
2154	Land surveyors
2173	Software engineers
2173	Software designers
2175	Web designers and developer
3111	Psychiatrists
3215	Medical Radiation Technologists
3234	Paramedics
4151	Psychologists
4212	Social and community service workers
4214	Early childhood educators and assistants
3211	Medical laboratory technologists
3216	Medical sonographers
0822	Managers in horticulture
2225	Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
6331	Meat cutters
7201	Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
7204	Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
7311	Industrial mechanics
7312	Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
7321	Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics
7322	Motor vehicle body repairers
7237	Welders
7384	Recreation Vehicle Service

Changes to the In-Demand Occupations list

The SINP's list previously featured 36 occupations. The SINP removed 12 occupations and added nine to its updated list above.

The following occupations were removed from the SINP in-demand list of occupations:

• NOC 0423 – Managers in social, community and correctional services
• NOC 0811 – Managers in natural resources production and fishing
• NOC 1122 – Professional occupations in business management consulting
• NOC 2132 – Mechanical engineers
• NOC 2133 – Electrical and electronics engineers
• NOC 2141 – Industrial and manufacturing engineers
• NOC 2151 – Architects
• NOC 2243 – Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
• NOC 7231 – Machinists
• NOC 7272 – Cabinetmakers
• NOC 2121 – Biologists and related scientists
• NOC 2212 – Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
• NOC 7311 – Industrial mechanics

Recent activity from the SINP

The SINP's Occupations In-Demand sub-category opened once on June 7 and accepted 400 new applications also on a first-come, first-served basis.

A successful nomination under this sub-category results in a provincial nomination certificate being issued to the applicant.

The SINP’s Express Entry sub-category has opened twice in 2018 and closed within hours of reaching its application thresholds. In order to apply under this category, candidates must first submit a profile to the Express Entry pool.

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