This subcategory is for high-skilled technology and innovation sector workers who have a job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in these specific sectors. Only the following 17 NOC occupations are allowed under this program:
20012 Computer and information systems managers
21310 Electrical and Electronics engineers
21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
21211 Data Scientist
21220 Cybersecurity specialists
21221 Business system specialist
21222 Information System Specialist
21233 Web designer
21223 Database analysts and data administrator
21231 Software engineers and designers
21230 Computer systems developers and programmers
21232 Software developers and programmers
21234 Web developers and programmers
21233 Web designers
22220 Computer network and web technicians
22221 User support technicians
22222 Information systems testing technicians
How to apply? Once you get a job offer with a job approval letter from the SINP, create an online account with SINP, complete the required fields, scan and upload the required documents and submit the application.
| PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS | |
| Language | Must have a minimum of CLB 5 in English/French if you are not working for the employer who is offering a job offer. If you are currently working for an employer who is extending a job offer, they must meet the employer’s language requirements. |
| Experience | If you are in Saskatchewan, you should have at least 6 months of full-time work(30+hrs/week) experience for the employer who is extending you a job offer. If you have a job offer from a different employer who is not your current employer, in this case, you must have 1-year work experience earned in the last 5 years. Both internal and overseas applicants should have at least 1-year high-skilled and relevant work experience in the last 5 years. |
| Job Offer | Must have a permanent and full-time SINP approved job offer from a Saskatchewan employer. This offer can only be in the technology or innovation sectors. |
| Education | Must have completed post-secondary education (Master’s, Bachelors, etc.) in job-related areas, or ECA if education is completed abroad. |
| Other | Specific NOCs listed following must receive a license from APEGS (the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan): NOC 21311 – Computer Engineers (except software engineers and designers), NOC 21231 – Software Engineers and Designers, NOC 21211 – Data Scientists and NOC 21310 – Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
LINK(S):
To find a job in Saskatchewan go to: Saskjobs.ca
Link to the program: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/live-in-saskatchewan/by-immigrating/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/browse-sinp-programs/applicants-international-skilled-workers/sinp-tech-talent-pathway