Saskatchewan Removes Conference and Event Planners From In-Demand Occupations List

May 3, 2019 – Saskatchewan immigration has updated the list of In-Demand Occupations for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program.

The May 1 update saw one occupation removed from the list: Conference and event planners (NOC 1226).

Conference and event planners was one of the occupations included in the latest Saskatchewan Expression of Interest draw.

The draw, conducted on May 1, saw 202 candidates receive Invitations to Apply for Saskatchewan immigration.

They included 121 Occupations-In-Demand candidates and 81 through Saskatchewan Express Entry. Both saw minimum scores of 67 points.

New Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupations List

Occupation Removed As of May 1, 2019

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.

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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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Interested candidates: Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our free on-line evaluation. We will provide you with our evaluation within 1-2 business days.

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