The Saskatchewan Occupation In-Demand stream, part of the Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker program, targets foreign workers with experience in specific occupations. To be eligible for this stream, the applicant must have obtained a minimum of one year of work experience in an occupation classified at NOC levels “A,” “B,” or “0.” However, it is important to note that experience obtained in an occupation listed on the SINP Excluded Occupation List will not be considered eligible. In addition, the applicant must attain a minimum score of 60 points on the SINP Points Assessment Grid to be considered for this stream.
Eligibility Requirements for the Saskatchewan Occupation In-Demand Stream
Saskatchewan Occupation In-Demand Stream Application Procedure
Saskatchewan Points Assessment Grid
The SINP Points Assessment Grid is out of 100 points. In order to be eligible for all of the Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker streams a candidate must score a minimum of 60 points. Please note that candidates will be required to submit supporting documentation with their SINP application demonstrating that they have met the 60 point requirement.
Factor | Points |
Factor 1: Labour Market Success | |
Education and Training | 23 |
Skilled Work Experience | 10 |
Language Ability | 30 |
Age | 12 |
Factor 1 Maximum | 70 |
Factor 2: Connection to Saskatchewan and Labour Market | |
Employment Offer Subcategory – Connection to Saskatchewan | 30 |
Occupation In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry Subcategories – Connection to Saskatchewan | 20 |
Factor 2 Maximum | 30 |
Maximum | 100 |
Education and Training | Points |
Master’s or Doctorate Degree | 23 |
University Bachelor’s Degree (minimum 3 year program) | 20 |
Trade Certification (equivalent to Saskatchewan journey person and approved by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Commission) | 20 |
Degree, diploma or certificate (minimum 2 year program) | 15 |
Degree, diploma or certificate (minimum 1 year program of study, or equivalent to a trade certificate) | 12 |
Maximum | |
Skilled Work Experience | Points |
a) in the 5 year period prior to application submission date | |
5 years | 10 |
4 years | 8 |
3 years | 6 |
2 years | 4 |
1 year | 2 |
b) in the 6-10 year period prior to application submission date | |
5 years | 5 |
4 years | 4 |
3 years | 3 |
2 years | 2 |
less than 1 year | 0 |
Maximum | 15 |
Language Ability | Points |
First language test (English or French) | |
CLB 8 and higher | 20 |
CLB 7 | 18 |
CLB 6 | 16 |
CLB 5 | 14 |
CLB 4 | 12 |
English or French speaker without language test results | 0 |
Maximum | 20 |
Second language test (English or French) | |
CLB 8 and higher | 10 |
CLB 7 | 8 |
CLB 6 | 6 |
CLB 5 | 4 |
CLB 4 | 2 |
Maximum | 10 |
Age | Points |
< 18 years | 0 |
18-21 years | 8 |
22-34 years | 12 |
35-45 years | 10 |
46-50 years | 8 |
> 50 years | 0 |
Maximum | 12 |
Connection to Saskatchewan | Points |
The following points are for the Employment Offer subcategory only: | |
High skilled employment offer from a Saskatchewan employer | 30 |
The following points are for the Occupation In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry subcategories only | |
Close family relative in Saskatchewan (must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Includes parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins.) | 20 |
Past work experience in Saskatchewan (minimum of 12 months of work within the past 5 years) | 5 |
Past student experience in Saskatchewan (minimum of one full-time academic year of study at a recognized Saskatchewan post-secondary education instution) | 5 |
Maximum | 30 |
Saskatchewan Excluded Occupations List
In order to qualify for Saskatchewan’s Occupation In-Demand and Express Entry categories, a candidate must have a minimum of 12 months of full-time work experience in an occupation at NOC level “A”, “B” or “0”. The occupation will not be eligible if it is listed on the SINP Excluded Occupation List which follows below:
NOC | Occupation 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 | Commissioned police officers |
0432 | Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers |
0433 | Commissioned officers of the Canadian Forces |
0511 | Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers |
0512 | Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
0513 | Recreation, sports and fitness program 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, ship and other brokers |
2111 | Physicists and astronomers |
2113 | Geoscientists |
2114 | Meteorologists and climatologists |
2115 | Other professional occupations in 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 | 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 | Graphic arts technicians |
5224 | Broadcast technicians |
5225 | Audio and video recording technicians |
5226 | Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing |
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 | Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers |
5244 | Artisans and craftspersons |
5245 | Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products |
5251 | Athletes |
5252 | Coaches |
5253 | Sports officials and referees |
5254 | Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness |
6231 | Insurance agents and brokers |
6232 | Real estate agents and salespersons |
6311 | Food service supervisors |
6314 | Customer and information services supervisors |
6341 | Hairstylists and barbers |
6343 | Shoe repairers and shoemakers |
6346 | Funeral directors and embalmers |
7233 | Sheet metal workers |
7247 | Cable television service and maintenance technicians |
7253 | Gas fitters |
7303 | Supervisors, printing and related occupations |
7316 | Machine fitters |
7318 | Elevator constructors and mechanics |
7331 | Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics |
7361 | Railway and yard locomotive engineers |
7372 | Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction |
8232 | Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers |
8261 | Fishing masters and officers |
8262 | Fishermen/women |
9214 | Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing |
9217 | Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing |
9221 | Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling |
9222 | Supervisors, electronics manufacturing |
9223 | Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing |
9224 | Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing |
9227 | Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly |
9235 | Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators |
9243 | Water and waste treatment plant operators |
