Last Updated:September 24, 2026
Supervised by Toko Gould (Immigration Consultant)
What is Occupation In-Demand?
Occupation In-Demand is a category that can be applied for without a job offer from a Saskatchewan employer. It targets workers who are highly skilled in an in-demand occupation needed in Saskatchewan and who intend to live and work permanently in the province. The category uses a points-based Expression of Interest (EOI) system: among candidates who meet the selection criteria, Invitations to Apply (ITA) are issued in order of highest score. It is well suited to experienced professionals who can contribute to Saskatchewan’s economic growth.
Eligibility Requirements for Occupation In-Demand
You may be eligible to apply if you live outside Canada, or hold legal status in Canada (refugee claimants excluded), and meet the following requirements.
Points Assessment
You must score at least 60 points out of 110 on the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) points assessment grid. Points are assessed on five factors: education, work experience, language ability, age, and connection to the province.
Work Experience
- At least one year of full-time (30 hours or more per week), paid work experience in total within the past 10 years, in an occupation related to your education.
- The occupation must be on Saskatchewan’s in-demand occupation list (TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3) at the time of application and must not appear on the excluded occupations list.
- Depending on the occupation, a Saskatchewan professional licence or certification may be required.
Applicable Skill Levels (TEER)
Skill levels are defined as follows within the National Occupational Classification (NOC), Canada’s occupational classification system.
| Skill Level 0 | Business owners, company executives and management occupations |
|---|---|
| Skill Level 1 | Professional occupations that usually require a university or graduate degree |
| Skill Level 2 | Technical occupations that usually require college completion or two or more years of apprenticeship training, and supervisory occupations |
| Skill Level 3 | Intermediate technical occupations that usually require college completion, less than two years of apprenticeship training, or more than six months of on-the-job training |
Language Ability
You need a score of CLB 4 or higher on an English or French language test designated by the immigration authorities, taken within two years before the date of application. Please use the table below to check whether your score meets CLB 4.
| Test | Language | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB 4 | IELTS | English | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| CELPIP | English | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| PTE Core | English | 33-41 | 41-50 | 28-38 | 42-50 | |
| TEF (on or after 2023/12/11) | French | 306-351 | 268-329 | 306-351 | 328-386 | |
| TEF (before that date) | French | 300-349 | 300-349 | 300-349 | 300-349 | |
| TCF | French | 342-374 | 4-5 | 331-368 | 4-5 |
Education
- You must have completed post-secondary education (diploma, certificate, degree, etc.) recognized as equivalent to a Canadian credential.
- For education obtained outside Canada, you must submit the result of an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from an organization designated by the Canadian immigration authorities.
Settlement Funds and Settlement Plan
You must submit proof of sufficient settlement funds to support your life in Saskatchewan, together with a detailed settlement plan.
Who Cannot Apply and Cases That May Be Refused
Who Cannot Apply Under This Category
Those who have made a refugee claim to the Government of Canada.
Cases That May Be Refused
- Where you fail to submit documents requested by the SINP.
- Where you cannot demonstrate that your intention to live and work in Saskatchewan is genuine.
- Where the application or supporting documents contain false information.
Application Process for Occupation In-Demand
01Submit an EOI
First, submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the SINP online system. This is not a formal application but a preliminary step indicating your interest in the program.
02Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
From the EOI pool, the SINP sends an Invitation to Apply to candidates with high scores.
03Apply online to the SINP and pay the fee
After being invited, you must submit your formal application online within 60 days. At this stage you must pay the CAD 500 application fee and upload all documents proving the points you claimed in your EOI.
04SINP assessment and receipt of the provincial nomination
The SINP reviews your documents. If your application passes the assessment, Saskatchewan issues a provincial nomination.
05Apply for permanent residence to IRCC
After receiving the provincial nomination, submit your permanent residence application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
06IRCC assessment
Once the permanent residence application has been submitted and the assessment by IRCC is complete, the applicant receives a letter called the Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR), and the assessment of the permanent residence application is finalized.
07Landing
Applicants outside Canada enter Canada with their CoPR. Applicants inside Canada can complete the landing procedure online.
08Receive your PR card
A few months after landing, the PR card is delivered to your designated address in Canada.
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Toko Gould
Born in Japan. Worked as a registered dietitian in hospitals and other facilities. Moved to Vancouver, Canada in 2001 on a Working Holiday. Later utilized her professional background to obtain a work visa, then Canadian permanent residency as a skilled worker. Studied Oil and Gas Administration at a college in Alberta, then worked at a U.S.-based oil company. Later studied accounting and transitioned into an accounting role.
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