Syed Khan – November 28, 2021
Saskatchewan Immigration announced a new pilot program set to accept applications from 15 January 2022, called the “Hard to Fill Skills” Pilot to fill labor demand in occupations like heath, hospitality, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, retail and ag-tech.
In the announcement made on 25 November, this program will help SINP in recruiting international workers for over 23 in-demand entry level occupations which may require on the job training.
Quote by Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison:
“The demand for labor in our province is strong, and it’s only going to increase with the significant economic projects recently announced in Saskatchewan. This new Hard-To-Fill Skills Pilot is progress on our autonomy discussions with the federal government and is going to help provide employers with greater access to international options to recruit workers. This is in addition to record investments into training and up-skilling our provincial workforce, as we enter a period of strong growth coming out of the global pandemic.”
Requirements for the Hard to Fill Skills Pilot Program:
- Have a full-time, permanent offer of employment and SINP job approval letter for an eligible occupation from a registered Saskatchewan employer.
- Meet a minimum Canadian Official Language proficiency level.
- Meet the minimum educational and work experience requirements, which includes having at least one year of work experience in the same occupation as the job offer or six-months work experience in that job in Saskatchewan.
There is no specification on the language requirement, or the NOC codes eligible.
For more information, candidates can visit SINP ( https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/live-in-saskatchewan/by-immigrating/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/browse-sinp-programs/applicants-international-skilled-workers/hard-to-fill-skills-pilot ) or contact ICanHelpImmigration Services for a detailed consultation
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