The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) maintains an official Excluded Occupations List to ensure immigration aligns with current labour market needs.
The current list includes more than 200 National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes, primarily from sectors where there is little to no demand for additional workers or where regulated professions require alternate pathways.
This guide summarises everything you need to know about the excluded occupations, including the complete list and alternative options.
On This Page, You Will Find:
- Overview of SINP’s excluded occupations
- Full 2024 list of ineligible NOC codes
- Why certain jobs are excluded
- Who can still apply through other streams
- Frequently asked questions
Overview of SINP’s Excluded Occupations
The SINP’s Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand subcategories are designed for high-demand skilled workers. As such, many jobs, especially those in TEER 4 and TEER 5 (generally requiring high school or on-the-job training), are excluded.
Professionals in certain fields, including healthcare, education, arts, law enforcement, and transportation, are also excluded due to regulation, oversupply, or the need for employer-specific streams.
If your job appears on the excluded list, you may still be eligible through other SINP streams, such as:
- International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer
- Saskatchewan Experience
00010 – Legislators
00011 – Senior government managers and officials
00014 – Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services
10019 – Other administrative services managers
11100 – Financial auditors and accountants
11103 – Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
12104 – Employment insurance and revenue officers
12201 – Insurance adjusters and claims examiners
12203 – Assessors, business valuators and appraisers
13200 – Customs, ship and other brokers
14103 – Court clerks and related court services occupations
21100 – Physicists and astronomers
21102 – Geoscientists and oceanographers
21103 – Meteorologists and climatologists
21109 – Other professional occupations in physical sciences
21111 – Forestry professionals
21201 – Landscape architects
21202 – Urban and land use planners
21332 – Petroleum engineers
21390 – Aerospace engineers
30010 – Managers in health care
31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
31101 – Specialists in surgery
31102 – General practitioners and family physicians
31110 – Dentists
31111 – Optometrists
31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
31120 – Pharmacists
31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists
31202 – Physiotherapists
31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
31302 – Nurse practitioners
31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
32100 – Opticians
32101 – Licensed practical nurses
32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
32110 – Denturists
32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists
32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
32201 – Massage therapists
32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing
40010 – Government managers – health and social policy development and program administration
40011 – Government managers – economic analysis, policy development and program administration
40012 – Government managers – education policy development and program administration
40019 – Other managers in public administration
40021 – School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
40040 – Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services
40041 – Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers
40042 – Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces
41100 – Judges
41101 – Lawyers and Quebec notaries
41201 – Post-secondary teaching and research assistants
41220 – Secondary school teachers
41221 – Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
41301 – Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
41302 – Religious leaders
41310 – Police investigators and other investigative occupations
41311 – Probation and parole officers
41407 – Program officers unique to government
42100 – Police officers (except commissioned)
42101 – Firefighters
42102 – Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces
42200 – Paralegal and related occupations
42201 – Social and community service workers
42204 – Religion workers
43200 – Sheriffs and bailiffs
43201 – Correctional service officers
43202 – By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers
43203 – Border services, customs, and immigration officers
43204 – Operations Members of the Canadian Armed Forces
44200 – Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces
50010 – Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers
50011 – Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
50012 – Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors
51100 – Librarians
51101 – Conservators and curators
51102 – Archivists
51110 – Editors
51111 – Authors and writers (except technical)
51112 – Technical writers
51113 – Journalists
51114 – Translators, terminologists and interpreters
51120 – Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
51121 – Conductors, composers and arrangers
51122 – Musicians and singers
52100 – Library and public archive technicians
52110 – Film and video camera operators
52111 – Graphic arts technicians
52112 – Broadcast technicians
52113 – Audio and video recording technicians
52114 – Announcers and other broadcasters
52119 – Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
52120 – Graphic designers and illustrators
52121 – Interior designers and interior decorators
53100 – Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries
53110 – Photographers
53111 – Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators
53120 – Dancers
53121 – Actors, comedians and circus performers
53122 – Painters, sculptors and other visual artists
53123 – Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers
53124 – Artisans and craftspersons
53125 – Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products
53200 – Athletes
53201 – Coaches
53202 – Sports officials and referees
54100 – Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness
55109 – Other performers
62010 – Retail sales supervisors
62020 – Food service supervisors
62023 – Customer and information services supervisors
62201 – Funeral directors and embalmers
63100 – Insurance agents and brokers
63101 – Real estate agents and salespersons
63210 – Hairstylists and barbers
63211 – Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations
63220 – Shoe repairers and shoemakers
64100 – Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers
72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations
72102 – Sheet metal workers
72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
72302 – Gas fitters
72405 – Machine fitters
72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
72420 – Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
72600 – Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
72602 – Deck officers, water transport
72603 – Engineer officers, water transport
72604 – Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators
73202 – Pest controllers and fumigators
73300 – Transport truck drivers
73301 – Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators
73310 – Railway and yard locomotive engineers
73400 – Heavy equipment operators
73402 – Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
80022 – Managers in aquaculture
83101 – Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
83120 – Fishing masters and officers
83121 – Fishermen / women
92013 – Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
92015 – Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing
92020 – Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
92021 – Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing
92022 – Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
92024 – Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly
92101 – Water and waste treatment plant operators
93102 – Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators
Why Are These Jobs Excluded?
Jobs are excluded for several reasons:
- They may fall under regulated professions requiring Canadian licensing.
- There may be sufficient local workforce supply.
- They may not align with Saskatchewan’s current labour market needs.
- TEER 4 and TEER 5 roles are considered low-skilled for these SINP streams.
What Can You Do If Your Occupation Is Excluded?
If your NOC is on the excluded list, you still have options:
- Apply through another SINP stream such as Employment Offer (if you have a valid job offer from a registered Saskatchewan employer).
- Consider other provincial nominee programs.
- Explore options through federal immigration streams.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are excluded occupations in the SINP?
These are jobs that are not eligible under the SINP’s Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand subcategories. They typically include regulated professions, jobs with low labour demand, and TEER 4 and 5 roles.
Can I still apply to Saskatchewan if my occupation is excluded?
Yes. You may be able to apply through the Employment Offer stream if your Saskatchewan employer is registered and has approval to offer you the job.
How often is the excluded list updated?
The list is reviewed periodically. The current version was updated on May 1, 2024. Always refer to the most recent version before applying.
Where can I find the full list of excluded jobs?
The official list is published by the Government of Saskatchewan and available on their website or through immigration consultants.
Are healthcare jobs generally excluded?
Many healthcare occupations are excluded from these two subcategories due to licensing requirements. However, they may be eligible under other immigration programs.
