Saskatchewan updates In-Demand Occupations List with 13 new positions

Computer programmers and interactive media developers are among 13 professions that have been added to Saskatchewan's In-Demand Occupations List.

Work experience in an occupation on the province's In-Demand Occupations List is a requirement for both the Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand sub-categories of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).

A job offer, however, is not required for either sub-category.

The SINP is part of Canada's Provincial Nominee Program, which allows participating provinces and territories to nominate a set number of economic immigration candidates for Canadian permanent residence.

Candidates in the federal Express Entry pool who obtain a provincial nomination through the SINP's Express Entry sub-category are awarded an additional 600 points toward their ranking score, effectively guaranteeing an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

Find out if you are eligible to enter the Express Entry pool

Candidates who are not in the Express Entry pool may also be able to pursue a nomination by the SINP through the Occupation In-Demand sub-category.

24 occupations on revised list

Both the Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand sub-categories use the In-Demand Occupations List among their eligibility criteria.

The new occupations are among 24 that are now on the revised list, which the SINP updated on Thursday, April 4.

Nine occupations were removed as part of the update.

Of the 24 occupations now listed, nine do not require professional status or licensure. All nine are occupations that were added as part of the update and each one has specified educational requirements.

The SINP revises its In-Demand Occupations List periodically to "ensure positive employment prospects" in Saskatchewan.

Given that the changes introduced on April 4 could be revised again in the near future, candidates whose occupations are on the updated In-Demand Occupations List and who have yet to submit an Expression of Interest to the SINP may want to consider doing so.

New Occupations

The following are new occupations on the SINP's In-Demand Occupations List.

The * denotes occupations that do not require licensure.

NOC	Occupation Title
0423	Managers in Social Services and Community Services
1226	Conference and Event Planners*
1311	Accounting Technicians*
2174	Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
2251	Architectural Technologists and Technicians*
2255	Technical Occupations in Geomatics and Meteorology*
3216	Medical Sonographers
4215	Instructors of Persons with Disabilities*
5254	Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness*
6332	Bakers*
6342	Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners*
7292	Glaziers
7332	Appliance Servicers and Repairers*

Removed Occupations

The occupations that have been removed from the SINP's Occupations In-Demand List are:

NOC	Occupation Title
0821	Managers in Agriculture
0822	Managers in Horticulture
8252	Agricultural Service Contractors, Farm Supervisors and Specialized Livestock Workers
3111	Psychiatrists
7201	Contractors and Supervisors, Machining, Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting Trades and Related Occupations
7204	Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
7237	Welders
7311	Industrial Mechanics
7384	Recreation Vehicle Service

Current In-Demand Occupations List

The 24 occupations that are now listed as in-demand by the SINP are:

NOC	Occupation Title
0423	Managers in Social Services and Community Services
1226	Conference and Event Planners*
1311	Accounting Technicians*
2154	Land Surveyors*
2174	Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
2251	Architectural Technologists and Technicians*
2255	Technical Occupations in Geomatics and Meteorology*
3211	Medical Laboratory Technologists
3215	Medical Radiation Technologists
3216	Medical Sonographers
3234	Paramedics
4151	Psychologists
4212	Social and Community Service Workers
4214	Early Childhood Educators
4215	Instructors of Persons with Disabilities*
5254	Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness*
6331	Meat Cutters
6332	Bakers*
6342	Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners*
7292	Glaziers
7312	Heavy-duty Equipment Mechanics/Technicians
7321	Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers
7322	Motor Vehicle Body Repairers
7332	Appliance Servicers and Repairers*