Saskatchewan | Experience streams – Overview
The Saskatchewan Experience (SE) streams require that the candidate hold a job offer from a Saskatchewan employer and have work experience in the province to be eligible.
When receiving a nomination under one of the SE streams, candidates can then apply for Permanent Residence to the federal government of Canada.
The Saskatchewan Experience category consists of 5 streams:
- Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit,
- Students,
- Tech Talent Pathway,
- Health Talent Pathway, and
- Agriculture Talent Pathway.
The SE streams require a valid job offer and previous work experience in the province as their main eligibility requirements, 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.
Saskatchewan | Experience streams – Eligibility
There are 2 main categories of eligibility requirements that we will summarize below (there is no proof of settlement funds requirement for these streams). You can apply to any of the Saskatchewan Experience streams if you satisfy to all the requirements below.
General requirements applicable to all streams
To be eligible to one of the 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 must offer wages and working conditions that match Canadian standards in that occupation. It must also:
- 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.
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.
You must also have at least 6 months of work experience in Saskatchewan to be eligible. More details on each stream in the table below.
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Specific requirements to each stream
You can find your intended occupation’s National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER Category here.
You can find the list of approved language tests here.
You can learn more about Educational Credential Assessments here.
| SINP Saskatchewan Experience streams | Eligibility requirements |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit | Have a permanent full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer. Individuals with a Canada Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) work permit, a work permit supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), or a Mobilite Francophone Work Permit, can apply with NOC TEER Category 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 job occupations. For other types of work permits, the job is required to be in an NOC TEER Category 0, 1, 2 ou 3, or in a designated trade.
Have worked for more than six months for the employer offering you the job, with a valid work permit issued by IRCC. Your permanent, full-time job offer must be for the same position that you have been working in for the past six months. Have proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure if your occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan and requires mandatory (compulsory) certification or licensure. Have a minimum language score of CLB4 in French and/or English if your job offer is in an NOC TEER Category 4 or 5. |
| Students | Graduated with a certificate, a diploma, or a degree from (i) a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Saskatchewan or (ii) a program equivalent to at least one academic year (8 months) of full-time study from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Canada (outside of Saskatchewan).
– Studies in Saskatchewan: Have worked for a minimum of 6 months (or 780 hours) of paid employment in Saskatchewan. Eligible types of work experience include: on-campus, off-campus, co-op terms, graduate fellowships, and/or work experience gained on a Post-Graduate Work Permit. – Studies in Canada but outside Saskatchewan: Have worked after graduation with a Post-Graduation Work Permit for at least six consecutive months (minimum 780 hours) of paid employment in Saskatchewan in a position related to the field of study. Hold a valid post-graduation work permit from IRCC. Have a current, permanent, full-time job offer in the field of study from a Saskatchewan employer. The job should be (i) in an occupation in an NOC TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3, or in a designated trade, and (ii) related to the field of study and requires post-secondary education. Have a minimum language score of CLB4 in English and/or French if the job offer is an NOC TEER Category 4 or 5 designated trade. |
| Tech Talent Pathway | Have a full-time, permanent job offer from a Saskatchewan employer, in an eligible in-demand tech occupation, and have at least six months of full-time work experience with the employer in the job offer’s occupation
Details are available in the stream page |
| Health Talent Pathway | Have a full-time, permanent job offer from a Saskatchewan employer, in an eligible in-demand health occupation, and have at least six months of full-time work experience with the employer in the job offer’s occupation
Details are available in the stream page |
| Agriculture Talent Pathway | Have a full-time, permanent job offer from a Saskatchewan employer, in an eligible in-demand agriculture occupation, and have at least six months of full-time work experience with the employer in the job offer’s occupation
Details are available in the stream page |
Saskatchewan | Experience streams – Application Process
For a better understanding of the process, below is a list of the steps involved in obtaining Permanent Residence through one of the Saskatchewan Experience (SE) streams. Candidates must:
- Qualify for the SINP stream eligibility requirements and apply to one of the SE streams 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.
Saskatchewan | Experience streams – Application Fees
Saskatchewan | Experience streams – Processing Times
Based on the latest estimates (January 1 to March 31, 2024) from the SINP, Saskatchewan Experience streams applications are processed on average within:
- 2 weeks for the Skilled Worker With Existing Work Permit stream, and
- 3 weeks for the Students stream.
An SINP Job Approval Letter is processed within 2 weeks.
Saskatchewan | Experience streams – Latest News & Data
Saskatchewan | Experience streams – In-Demand Occupations?
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 Saskatchewan Experience streams, 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.
