Maple News reports that on August 27, Saskatchewan issued 570 invitations to apply for provincial nomination under its Occupations In-Demand sub-category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). This marks the latest effort by the province to attract skilled workers who can contribute to its economy and meet labor market needs.
All invited candidates were part of the International Skilled Worker category and were selected through SINP’s Expression of Interest (EOI) system. To be eligible, applicants had to meet specific criteria, including having an Educational Credential Assessment and scoring at least 68 points on the SINP assessment grid. Candidates required either strong ties to the province, at least 10 years of work experience, or a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 8 to qualify with 68 points. Those without these attributes needed to reach 69 points.
Eligible candidates had previous experience in one of 50 designated high-demand occupations. These include roles such as financial managers, human resources professionals, and occupational therapists, among others. The draw targeted skilled individuals with a proven ability to integrate and succeed in Saskatchewan’s job market.
The Occupations In-Demand sub-category is a base Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which means candidates are not required to have a profile in the federal Express Entry system to be considered. Instead, they must submit an Expression of Interest through SINP’s dedicated portal.
Once registered in the SINP’s EOI system, candidates are assessed on a 100-point grid that evaluates age, education, language proficiency, work experience, and connections to the province. Saskatchewan then invites the highest-ranking individuals to apply for a provincial nomination, which can lead to permanent residence in Canada.
This draw is part of Saskatchewan’s broader strategy to proactively address skill shortages in key sectors and attract global talent with a strong potential to settle successfully in the province.
Maple News will continue to follow updates from provincial immigration programs across Canada as they strive to meet local economic and demographic needs.