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SINP - Saskatchewan PNP - Employment Offer stream
One of the PNP streams of Saskatchewan that is not aligned with Express Entry but does require a job offer
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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
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The Employment Offer (EO) stream is one of Saskatchewan's PNP streams that requires the candidate to hold a job offer from a Saskatchewan employer to be eligible.
When receiving a nomination under the EO stream, candidates can then apply for Permanent Residence to the federal government of Canada. |
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 a list of occupations that can be found here.
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 a list of occupations that can be found here.
2. Minimum criteria and 100-point assessment grid:
To be eligible to the EO stream, you need to score a minimum of 60 points out of a 100 in the following point assessment grid.
There are 2 factors (with sub-factors) under which you can score points. There are, however, some factors that have minimum eligibility criteria that will be explained in each factor below.
Remember that for each factor you will be claiming points for, you will have to provide supporting documents to prove you satisfy the criteria of the factor.
| 100-point assessment grid | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| Factor 1 - Labour Market Success | 70 |
| Sub-Factor 1.A - Education & Training | 23 |
| Sub-Factor 1.B - Skilled Work Experience | 15 |
| Sub-Factor 1.C - Language Ability | 20 |
| Sub-Factor 1.D - Age | 12 |
| Factor 2 - Connection to Saskatchewan Labour Market & Adaptability | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
| Minimum required | 60 |
Factor 1 - Labour Market Success (Max 70 points):
You can score up to 70 points in this factor, and there are 4 sub-factors under which you can score points.
Sub-Factor 1.A - Education & Training (Max 23 points):
To earn points, you must submit a completed Canadian secondary or post-secondary educational credential, or if the educational credential is from a foreign (non-Canadian) institution or authority, you must also submit an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) issued by an approved provider.
| Sub-Factor 1.A - Education & Training | Points |
|---|---|
| Master's degree OR Doctoral (PhD) degree | 23 |
| Bachelor's degree OR Post-secondary credential of at least three years | 20 |
| Trade certification equivalent to journeyperson status in Saskatchewan | 20 |
| Post-secondary credential of two years | 15 |
| Post-secondary credential of one year | 12 |
Sub-Factor 1.B - Skilled Work Experience (Max 15 points):
To be eligible to this stream, you must demonstrate that you have at least 1 year of work experience in the last 10 years in your intended occupation.
| Sub-Factor 1.B - Skilled Work Experience | Points |
|---|---|
| In the last 5 years | |
| Less than 1 year | Not eligible |
| 1 year | 2 |
| 2 years | 4 |
| 3 years | 6 |
| 4 years | 8 |
| 5 years | 10 |
| In the last 6 to 10 years | |
| Less than 1 year | 0 |
| 2 years | 2 |
| 3 years | 3 |
| 4 years | 4 |
| 5 years | 5 |
Sub-Factor 1.C - Language Ability (Max 20 points):
You must demonstrate you have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 4 for each language skill, either in French or in English. However, employers and regulatory bodies may require higher language scores.
If you have test results for a second official language, you will not get additional points.
| Sub-Factor 1.C - Language Ability | Points |
|---|---|
| CLB8 or higher | 20 |
| CLB7 | 18 |
| CLB6 | 16 |
| CLB5 | 14 |
| CLB4 | 12 |
| Less than CLB4 | Not eligible |
Sub-Factor 1.D - Age (Max 12 points):
| Sub-Factor 1.D - Age | Points |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 |
| 18 to 21 | 8 |
| 22 to 34 | 12 |
| 35 to 45 | 10 |
| 46 to 50 | 8 |
| 51 and older | 0 |
Factor 2 - Connection to Saskatchewan Labour Market & Adaptability (Max 30 points)
If you are eligible to this stream and thus have a job offer, you will automatically get these 30 points.
| Factor 2 - Connection to Saskatchewan Labour Market & Adaptability | Points |
|---|---|
| You have a high skilled employment offer from a Saskatchewan employer | 30 |
Application Process Summary
For a better understanding of the process, below is a list of the steps involved in obtaining Permanent Residence through the Employment Offer (EO) stream. Candidates must:
- Qualify for the SINP stream eligibility requirements and apply to the EO stream by submitting their application through SINP Online (filling in forms and uploading required documents).
- Apply for permanent residence to the federal government (IRCC) within 6 months of receiving the nomination (after SINP processes their application). Candidates need to apply on paper to IRCC, and include the nomination documents received from the SINP.
Required Supporting Documents
All required documents must be uploaded online, and you will need to do it directly on SINP Online. Specific requirements for documents are explained in detail here.
Application Fees
There is no fees for the Employment Offer stream.
Processing Times
Employment Offer stream applications are processed on average within 3 weeks, based on the latest estimates (April 1 to June 30, 2023) from the SINP.
An SINP Job Approval Letter is processed:
An SINP Job Approval Letter is processed:
- within 15 weeks if a candidate/worker is specified,
- within 26 weeks if a candidate/worker is not specified.
Stream Opening History
The Employment Offer stream is usually always open. You can check out our awesome Live PNP Monitor to see if the stream is currently open and its latest news, as well as for all the other PNP streams.
Do I have to stay in the Province?
This is a tricky question and there are multiple situations that can happen. You can learn more about this subject on our dedicated article: Can I move to another province?
Does the Stream have In-Demand Jobs?
Some streams target specific NOC codes, meaning that if you have experience in those in-demand jobs, you either (i) have more chances to be invited or (ii) that you can be eligible to the stream.
In the case of the Employment Offer stream, there is no in-demand occupation list. You can find out about the other provinces' in-demand jobs in our in-demand NOC codes article.
In the case of the Employment Offer stream, there is no in-demand occupation list. You can find out about the other provinces' in-demand jobs in our in-demand NOC codes article.
