Province of Saskatchewan accepts skilled workers

The province of Saskatchewan has a programme referred to as The International Skilled Worker- Express Entry Category that accepts applications from skilled workers who plan to live and work in the province.

It is a points-based system, which did not require an approved job offer for a limited number of applicants, unlike many other immigration programmes for Canada.

The progamme is aimed at selecting applicants who have the education, experience, language proficiency, age and adaptability to successfully establish in Saskatchewan and contribute to the province’s prosperity. Applicants must score a minimum of 60 out of a possible 100 points under the above mentioned selection factors to be considered for nomination. However, the quota was reached a week after the programme was launched, which means that although one may still submit an application, a job offer is now required.

* Construction managers

* Financial auditors and accountants

* Loans officers

* Secretaries (except legal and medical)

* Civil engineers

* Mechanical engineers

* Electrical and electronics engineers

* Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries

* Information systems analysts and consultants

* Software engineers and designers

* Computer programmers and interactive media developers

* Chemical technologists and technicians

* Geological and mineral technologists and technicians

* Biological technologists and technicians

* Agricultural and fish products inspectors

* Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians

* Construction estimators

* Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians

* Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics

* Computer network technicians

* User support technicians

* Systems testing technicians

* University professors

* Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants

* Technical sales specialists, wholesale trade

* Contractors and supervisors – carpentry trades

* Contractors and supervisors – heavy construction equipment crews

* Contractors and supervisors – other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers

* Supervisors – motor transport and other ground transit operators

* Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors

* Tie and die makers

* Electricians (except industrial and power system)

* Industrial electricians

* Telecommunications installation and repair workers

* Plumbers

* Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers

* Sheet metal workers

* Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters

* Welders and related machine operators

* Carpenters

* Bricklayers

* Concrete finishers

* Tilesetters

* Plasterers, drywall installers, finishers and lathers

* Roofers and shinglers

* Glaziers

* Insulators

* Painters and decorators

* Floor covering installers

* Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (except textile)

* Heavy-duty equipment mechanics

* Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics

* Machine fitters

* Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers

* Motor vehicle body repairers

* Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers

* Farm supervisors and specialised livestock workers

* Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities

* Supervisors, food, beverage and tobacco processing

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