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The guide below takes a deep look into one of the streams of Saskatchewan's Provincial Nominee Program (SINP), the Employment Offer (EO) stream. The guide will go through an overview of the stream, its eligibility requirements, how it works, the documentation needed, its cost and processing times.
Overview of the Employment Offer stream
This stream is not aligned with Express Entry, which means that candidates cannot take advantage of the 6-month average processing times of Express Entry. Processing times of Provincial Nominee Programs (not aligned with Express Entry) are usually longer and take at least 1 year.
The EO stream does require a valid job offer as its main eligibility requirement, and candidates do not need to provide proof of funds. There are other requirements that must be fulfilled regarding the candidate and the job offer.
The EO stream does require a valid job offer as its main eligibility requirement, and candidates do not need to provide proof of funds. There are other requirements that must be fulfilled regarding the candidate and the job offer.
Eligibility Requirements
There are 2 main categories of eligibility requirements that we will summarize below (there is no proof of settlement funds requirement for this stream). You can apply to the Employment Offer (EO) stream if you satisfy to all the requirements below:
1. Job offer requirements:
To be eligible to the EO stream, you need to have an offer of permanent, full-time employment in Saskatchewan. You will need a valid SINP Job Approval Letter (your employer needs to apply for one) to show proof of this.
The job offer is required to be in an occupation in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3, or in a designated trade in Saskatchewan. It must also offer wages and working conditions that match Canadian standards in that occupation.
If your intended occupation is in a regulated profession or a compulsory apprenticeship trade in Saskatchewan, you must provide proof of licensure in the province.
The job offer must:
In December 2021, the SINP launched a new International Healthcare Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) Pool. This is a a pre-application form that can be filled by healthcare workers (inside or outside Canada) in order to show their interest in working in Saskatchewan. This pool will be used to match eligible healthcare workers with healthcare sector employers. If the job offer is eligible for this stream, candidates may then apply. The pool is open to a list of occupations that can be found here.
Please note that since March 2024, all high-skilled health occupations are now eligible for this stream.
From May 2, 2024, some business types and occupations may no longer be eligible for steams that require a job offer. Please check the table below with the details of excluded occupations and possible exceptions.
1. Job offer requirements:
To be eligible to the EO stream, you need to have an offer of permanent, full-time employment in Saskatchewan. You will need a valid SINP Job Approval Letter (your employer needs to apply for one) to show proof of this.
The job offer is required to be in an occupation in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3, or in a designated trade in Saskatchewan. It must also offer wages and working conditions that match Canadian standards in that occupation.
If your intended occupation is in a regulated profession or a compulsory apprenticeship trade in Saskatchewan, you must provide proof of licensure in the province.
The job offer must:
- Be addressed to you,
- State the job title, duties and responsibilities, wage, benefits, and company contact information,
- List the location (i.e. town/city) of your position in Saskatchewan,
- Be issued on the company’s letterhead, and
- Be signed by the employer.
In December 2021, the SINP launched a new International Healthcare Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) Pool. This is a a pre-application form that can be filled by healthcare workers (inside or outside Canada) in order to show their interest in working in Saskatchewan. This pool will be used to match eligible healthcare workers with healthcare sector employers. If the job offer is eligible for this stream, candidates may then apply. The pool is open to a list of occupations that can be found here.
Please note that since March 2024, all high-skilled health occupations are now eligible for this stream.
From May 2, 2024, some business types and occupations may no longer be eligible for steams that require a job offer. Please check the table below with the details of excluded occupations and possible exceptions.
Job Offer Exclusion List
NOC Code | Occupation Title | Exceptions |
---|---|---|
10022 | Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers | Currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or valid PGWP in the advertising, marketing, and public relations industry only |
11202 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations | Currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or valid PGWP in the advertising, marketing, and public relations industry only |
12200 | Accounting technicians and bookkeepers | Currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit, or valid PGWP working for a Saskatchewan Accounting firm only |
32200 | Chinese health practitioners/Acupuncturist | Currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or a valid PGWP where licensure is required to practice |
32201 | Massage therapist (including those within massage service operations) | Licensed Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit, or a valid PGWP |
32209 | Other practitioners of natural healing | Currently in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or a valid PGWP where licensure is required to practice |
33109 | Other assisting occupations in support of health services for positions that support Chinese Health Practitioner, Acupuncturist or Naturopath | N/A |
41302 | Religious leaders | N/A |
41402 | Business development officers and market researchers, analysts | Currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or valid PGWP in the advertising, marketing, and public relations industry only |
42204 | Religious workers | N/A |
63210 | Hairstylists and barbers | Currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or a valid PGWP and possesses a Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) license |
63211 | Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations | Currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit or a valid PGWP and possesses a Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) license |
43200 | Sheriffs and bailiffs | Currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit, or PGWP employed by a federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government, government agency, or a financial institution |
43201 | Correctional service officers | Currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit, or PGWP employed by a federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government, government agency, or a financial institution |
43202 | By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers | Currently working in Saskatchewan under a valid LMIA or CUAET work permit, or PGWP employed by a federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government, government agency, or a financial institution |