Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
A group of immigration streams under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) run by the province of Saskatchewan, is known as the Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker.
A group of immigration streams under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) run by the province of Saskatchewan, is known as the Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker. The Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker Program consists of three immigration streams that are aimed at foreign nationals with professional job experience who also fit Saskatchewan’s specific needs and qualifications.
Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker includes the following streams:
Saskatchewan Express Entry
Targeting foreign workers with active profiles in Canada’s Express Entry system, Saskatchewan Express Entry is a stream of Saskatchewan International Skilled Workers. The applicant must have at least one year of experience in a NOC level “A,” “B,” or “0” occupation to be eligible for this stream. If the experience was gained while working in one of the professions on the SINP Excluded Occupations List, it will not be considered eligible. Also required is a minimum SINP Points Assessment Grid score of 60 for the candidate.
NOC Code | Job Title |
0011 | Legislators |
0012 | Senior government managers and officials |
0015 | Senior managers-trade, broadcasting, and other services, n.e.c. |
0311 | Managers in health care |
0411 | Government managers—health and social policy development and program administration |
0412 | Government managers—economic analysis, policy development, and program administration |
0413 | Government managers—education policy development and program administration |
0414 | Other managers in public administration |
0431 | A commissioned police officer |
0432 | Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers |
0433 | Commissioned officer of the Canadian Forces |
0511 | Managers of libraries, archives, museums, and art galleries |
0512 | Managers-publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting, and performing arts |
0513 | Recreation, sports and fitness programs, and service directors |
0823 | Managers in aquaculture |
1111 | Financial auditors and accountants |
1113 | Securities agents, investment dealers, and brokers |
1227 | Court officers and justices of the peace |
1228 | Employment insurance, immigration, border services, and revenue officers |
1312 | Insurance adjusters and claims examiners |
1314 | Assessors, valuators, and appraisers |
1315 | Customs, ships, and other brokers |
2111 | Physicists and astronomers |
2113 | Geoscientists and oceanographers |
2114 | Meteorologists and climatologists |
2115 | Other professional occupations in the physical sciences |
2122 | Forestry professionals |
2145 | Petroleum engineers |
2146 | Aerospace engineers |
2152 | Landscape architects |
2153 | Urban and land use planners |
2271 | Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors |
2273 | Deck officers, water transport |
2274 | Engineer officers, water transport |
2275 | Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators |
3011 | Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors |
3012 | Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
3111 | Specialist physicians |
3112 | General practitioners and family physicians. |
3113 | Dentists |
3114 | Veterinarians |
3121 | Optometrists |
3124 | Allied primary health practitioners |
3125 | Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating |
3131 | Pharmacists |
3132 | Dietitians and nutritionists |
3141 | Audiologists and speech-language pathologists |
3142 | Physiotherapists |
3144 | Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment |
3213 | Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians |
3221 | Denturists |
3222 | Dental hygienists and dental therapists |
3231 | Opticians |
3232 | Practitioners of natural healing |
3233 | Licensed practical nurses |
3236 | Massage therapists |
4012 | Post-secondary teaching and research assistants |
4031 | Secondary school teachers |
4032 | Elementary school and kindergarten teachers |
4111 | Judges |
4112 | Lawyers and Quebec notaries |
4154 | Professional occupations in religion |
4155 | Probation and parole officers and related occupations |
4168 | Program officers unique to government |
4217 | Other religious occupations |
4311 | Police officers (except commissioned) |
4312 | Firefighters |
4313 | The non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Forces |
5111 | Librarians |
5112 | Conservators and curators |
5113 | Archivists |
5121 | Authors and writers |
5122 | Editors |
5123 | Journalists |
5125 | Translators, terminologists, and interpreters |
5131 | Producers, directors, choreographers, and related occupations |
5132 | Conductors, composers, and arrangers |
5133 | Musicians and singers |
5134 | Dancers |
5135 | Actors and comedians |
5136 | Painters, sculptors, and other visual artists. |
5211 | Library and public archive technicians |
5212 | Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries |
5221 | Photographers |
5222 | Film and video camera operators |
5223 | Graph art technicians |
5224 | Broadcast technicians |
5225 | Audio and video recording technicians |
5226 | Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts |
5227 | Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography, and the performing arts. |
5231 | Announcers and other broadcasters |
5232 | Other performers, n.e.c. |
5241 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
5242 | Interior designers and interior decorators |
5243 | Theater, fashion, exhibits, and other creative designers. |
5244 | Artisans and craftspersons |
5245 | Patternmakers—textile, leather, and fur products |
5251 | Athletes |
5252 | Coaches |
5253 | Sports officials and referees |
Saskatchewan Employment Offer
A section of Saskatchewan International Skilled Workers called Saskatchewan Employment Offers targets international workers who have legitimate job offers from Saskatchewan firms. The candidate must have the necessary work experience and receive at least 60 points on the SINP Points Assessment Grid in order to be considered.
Saskatchewan Occupations On-Demand
A branch of Saskatchewan International Skilled Workers called Saskatchewan Occupation In-Demand seeks out international workers with experience in particular occupations. The applicant must have at least a year of experience in a NOC level “A,” “B,” or “0” occupation to be eligible. If the occupation is on the SINP Excluded Occupations List, it will not be eligible. A minimum of 60 points on the SINP Points Assessment Grid must also be claimed by the applicant.
Saskatchewan Points Assessment Grid
A 100-point scale is used for the SINP Points Assessment Grid. For all of the Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker programs, a candidate must receive at least 60 points. Please be aware that applicants for the SINP will need to include supporting documents to show they have met the 60-point criterion.