Saskatchewan New Pilot Program

Saskatchewan is the seventh-largest province of Canada following, Ontario and Alberta. It is one of the provinces in Canada which is rapidly growing over the past few years. During the pandemic, when nations were facing economic crises, Saskatchewan stood bravely and continued to obtain jobs in various sectors.

In the last few years, Saskatchewan’s labour force has increased female employment by 10,600 jobs and youth employment by 7,700 jobs.

We just entered the third month of the year, and Saskatchewan has launched a new pilot program for Tech workers.

This tech program is a great opportunity for immigrants who have been waiting to get a job opportunity in Canada with their technical skills and education.

Let’s begin with what is the new SINP pilot program.

What is Saskatchewan’s New Pilot Program?

For the past 10 years, Saskatchewan has been increasing the employment of highly experienced tech workers to grow its economy. And this month, on the 7th, the new pilot program of Saskatchewan launched. With this new pilot program, Canada will invite highly experienced tech professionals who can be a part of the growing economy of Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan has some specified job codes that will be considered eligible to apply for this program.

Which occupations will be included in the new SINP Pilot Program?

As per the new pilot program of SINP, you must have a job offer from Saskatchewan's employer. And your job offer must be in one of these occupations:

0213- Computer and information systems managers
2133- Electrical and electronics engineers
2147- Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
2171- Information System analysts and consultants
2172- Database analysts and data administrators
2173- Software engineers and designers
2174- Computer programmers and interactive media developers
2175- Web designers and developers
2281- Computer network technicians
2282- User support technicians
2283- Information system testing technicians

What is SINP Eligibility

To be eligible for the tech talent pathway of SINP, you must fulfil the below requirements:

1. An employer-specific job offer letter in one of the above occupations.
2. Language proficiency is different when you are not working in Saskatchewan(CLB 5) and while applying through Express Entry (CLB 7) is required.
3. Must have relevant work experience, and it will be considered in either of the conditions:
a) You have been working for the past six months under an eligible job employer in Saskatchewan.
b) Minimum one-year experience in the past five years(if outside Saskatchewan).
4. Post-secondary Education
5. Eligible for Saskatchewan professional licensing (Contact our immigration advisor to know more about the licensing).

Why do Immigrants prefer Saskatchewan for Permanent Residency?

1. The province is expanding its economy by inviting experienced tech workers globally.
2. Saskatchewan is a province of just 1.1 million people.
3. Finance, insurance, and Real Estate are some of the top service-based sectors in Saskatchewan.
4.Housing costs are relatively low, making it affordable even for newcomers.
5. The cost of living in Saskatchewan is less expensive than in many of the provinces of Canada.
6. Saskatchewan is coming up with great opportunities for computer engineers, IT professionals, and other professionals with experience in related fields.

The new tech pilot program has opened the doors for many aspirants who have been looking for similar opportunities to work in Canada. Now, Saskatchewan has put a full stop to your wait and launched this tech pathway.

If you are also a tech professional looking to move to Saskatchewan, contact us now. We help immigrants to settle in Canada with the best pathway.