Employer Information

Saskatchewan is strong and vibrant and our provincial outlook is bright with the prospects of new business development and industrial expansion.  A key ingredient to the province’s economic success is the ability to access high quality, skilled workers.  New Canadians and foreign workers represent an important source of the skilled, talented and eager workers who will fuel the future growth and prosperity of our province.   

Saskatchewan employers can use this website to learn more about hiring workers internationally through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) and how to help new international workers settle in Saskatchewan.   

There are several questions to ask yourself in order to determine whether immigration is the right choice for you and your company:

Are you sure that good candidates for employment are not available locally? 

Have you determined the type of workers that you need for your business? 

• Are you looking for temporary workers?  Then the federal Temporary Foreign Worker Program might be right for you.  Learn more about Labour Market Opinions – a requirement of the federal Temporary Foreign Worker Program.    
• Are you looking for permanent employees?  Then the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program might be a good match for you.   

Have you prepared a detailed job description? 

• In order to make a hiring decision, you will need a well developed job description.   The job description will outline the work responsibilities, the qualifications needed (education, certification, language skills, experience) and the wage associated with the job that you are offering.  More information can be obtained by emailing the SINP employer unit at immigrationemployer@gov.sk.ca.

Can you invest the time and money to support immigrant workers?  

• When you bring an immigrant worker and their family to the province to work for you, they will need your assistance in settling in Saskatchewan.  The SINP requires you to provide settlement support. Settlement assistance may be obtained from a Regional Newcomer Gateway, community organization, ethno-cultural association or employment service.   
  
  When thinking about settling a foreign worker, consider: 
  • Where will your employee live? Are there banks, health and educational services and other requisite amenities in the area? 
  • How will your employee get to work? 
  • Is language training required?
  • Will your employee’s spouse or children require help finding work, education and/or training?