April 5, 2019 – Saskatchewan immigration has added 12 positions to its list of In-Demand Occupations for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program.
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.
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| 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 servicers and repairers |
| 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 |
| 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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