Saskatchewan Updates List Of In-Demand Occupations With 12 New Positions

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program list of In-Demand Occupations has been updated to include 12 new positions.

Jobs ranging from computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174) all the way to tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners (NOC 6342) have been added to the list.

Other occupations to be added include accounting technicians (NOC 1311) and glaziers (NOC 7292).

The new list of 24 occupations, effective as of April 4, 2019, also saw 10 positions removed, including psychiatrists (NOC 3111) and welders (NOC 7237).

See below for a full list of the all the added and removed occupations.


Positions Added To Saskatchewan’s In-Demand Occupations

National Occupation Classification (NOC)

Occupations

0423

Managers in social and community services

1226

Conference and event planners

1311

Accounting technicians

2174

Computer Programmers and interactive media developers

2251

Architectural technologists and technicians

2255

Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology

4215

Instructors of persons with disabilities

5254

Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness

6332

Bakers

6342

Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners

7292

Glaziers

7332 Appliance services and repairers

Positions Removed From Saskatchewan’s In-Demand Occupation List

National Occupation Classification (NOC)

Occupations

3111

Psychiatrists

2123

Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists

7201

Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations

7204

Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades

7311

Industrial mechanics

7237

Welders

7384

Recreation Vehicle Service

0822

Managers in horticulture

8252

Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers

0821

Managers in agriculture


New Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupation List

(Red denotes positions added April 4, 2019)

National Occupation Classification (NOC)

Occupations

0423

Managers in social and community services

1226

Conference and event planners

1311

Accounting technicians

2154

Land surveyors

2174

Computer Programmers and interactive media developers

2251

Architectural technologists and technicians

2255

Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology

3211

Medical laboratory technologists

3215

Medical Radiation Technologists

3216

Medical sonographers

3234

Paramedics

4151

Psychologists

4212

Social and community service workers

4214

Early childhood educators and assistants

4215

Instructors of persons with disabilities

5254

Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness

6331

Meat cutters

6332

Bakers

6342

Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners

7292

Glaziers

7312

Heavy-duty equipment mechanics

7321

Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics

7322

Motor vehicle body repairers

7332

Appliance servicers and repairers


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Experience in a position on the Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupations list is a central requirement of the SINP Occupation-In-Demand Sub-Category.

The list is also used as a requirement under Saskatchewan Express Entry.

Both sub-categories operate using an Expression of Interest system.


What Are The Requirements For The Occupation-In-Demand Sub-Category?

  • Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid;
  • Have a language score of at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4. Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for higher;
  • Have completed one year of post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship comparable to the Canadian education system. You must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree.
    • Degrees and diplomas obtained outside Canada subject to an Educational Credential Assessment;
  • At least one-year work experience in the past 10 years:
    • In your field of education or training occupation, and
    • In an occupation in NOC A, B, 0 included on the in-demand occupation list.
  • Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan if your field so requires, as the authorities will not process an application without the licensure.
  • Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.
  • Pay a non-refundable $300 application fee online.

What Are The Requirements For The Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-Category?

  • Have a profile in the Express Entry Pool, with profile number and job seeker validation code;
  • Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid;
  • Provide valid language test results from a designated testing agency matching those in the Express Entry profile;
  • Have completed one year of post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship comparable to the Canadian education system. You must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree.
    • Degrees and diplomas obtained outside Canada subject to an Educational Credential Assessment;
  • Have at least one of the following experience requirements in your field of education or training occupation:
    • One year of work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades);
    • Two years of work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years; or
    • One year of work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non-trades).
  • Have work experience in a high-skilled occupation in NOC A, B, 0 included on the in-demand occupation list.
  • Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan where your profession is regulated, or a skilled trade. For skilled trades, a certificate is required from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
  • Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.
  • Pay a non-refundable $300 application fee online.

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