The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is the provincial immigration program administered by the Government of Saskatchewan. It allows the province to nominate foreign nationals for Canadian permanent residence who meet Saskatchewan’s specific labour market and economic needs.
Saskatchewan has consistently been one of Canada’s most active PNP provinces for draws, with regular nominations issued across multiple streams for skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs.
| 14+ | 1,100+ | 600 |
| SINP draws in 2026 | LMIA jobs in Saskatchewan | CRS points added by SINP nomination |
SINP streams that require or benefit from a Saskatchewan job offer
| SINP Stream | Job offer required? | LMIA needed? |
|---|---|---|
| International Skilled Worker — Employment Offer | ✓ Yes — Saskatchewan employer | Usually yes (or LMIA-exempt category) |
| International Skilled Worker — Occupations In-Demand | ✗ No | N/A — points-based, no job offer needed |
| Saskatchewan Experience — Existing Work Permit | ✓ Yes — must currently be working in SK | Already working — permit in place |
| Saskatchewan Experience — Health Professionals | ✓ Yes — Saskatchewan health authority | May require LMIA or be exempt |
| Entrepreneur Stream | ✗ No | N/A — business investment stream |
Saskatchewan in-demand occupations for 2026
The SINP’s Occupations In-Demand list is updated periodically and reflects Saskatchewan’s most acute labour shortages. For 2026, the following occupation categories consistently appear in SINP draws:
- Healthcare: Registered nurses (NOC 31301), licensed practical nurses (NOC 32101), medical lab technicians (NOC 32120), paramedics (NOC 32102)
- Trades: Welders (NOC 72106), electricians (NOC 72200), heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400), plumbers (NOC 72300)
- Agriculture: Farm supervisors (NOC 82030), agricultural workers (NOC 84100, 84110)
- Trucking: Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) — consistently high demand across Saskatchewan
- Information technology: Software engineers (NOC 21232), systems analysts (NOC 21221) — growing demand in Regina and Saskatoon
- Engineering: Mining engineers (NOC 21330), civil engineers (NOC 21300) — particularly strong in Saskatchewan’s resource sector.
✓ Always verify the current SINP list
The SINP in-demand occupation list is updated and occupations are added or removed based on labour market conditions. Always verify current eligible occupations on the official Government of Saskatchewan immigration website before advising clients.
LMIA requirements for SINP job offer streams
For the SINP International Skilled Worker — Employment Offer stream, a Saskatchewan job offer must typically be supported by a positive LMIA from ESDC, unless the offer falls under a recognized LMIA-exempt category.
Key LMIA requirements for SINP job offer streams:
- The position must be full-time (minimum 30 hours per week) and non-seasonal
- The offered wage must meet or exceed the provincial median wage for that occupation in Saskatchewan
- The employer must be a legitimate Saskatchewan business in good standing with the province
- The LMIA must be issued for that specific position and that specific employer — it is not transferable
- The LMIA must still be valid at the time of the SINP application — 18-month validity applies
How to find SINP LMIA jobs on JobMaze
JobMaze is built specifically for RCIC and recruiter workflows around LMIA job searching. For SINP cases:
- Go to the JobMaze job search and set the province filter to Saskatchewan
- Enter your client’s NOC code or job title in the search field
- Filter by LMIA Approved to show only employers who already have positive LMIA history — the fastest path to a qualifying job offer
- Check the employer’s LMIA history — how many LMIAs have they filed, what is their approval rate, and when was their most recent successful application?
- Shortlist 3–5 employers and export the list to share with your client for outreach
- Advise your client on approaching the employer and what to include in their job application to demonstrate their SINP eligibility
Recent SINP draw activity in 2026
Saskatchewan has issued 14+ SINP draws in 2026 across its various streams. Key observations from 2026 draws:
- Healthcare draws have been issued frequently — nurses and allied health professionals are a clear priority for Saskatchewan
- Trades draws (electricians, welders, heavy equipment operators) have seen strong volumes with competitive points cutoffs
- Occupations In-Demand draws have maintained regular bi-weekly to monthly cadence
- Points requirements have generally stabilized — check the Saskatchewan government website for the most recent cutoff scores
- The Saskatchewan Experience category continues to produce nominations for workers already employed in the province — a strong case for helping clients secure Saskatchewan LMIA jobs as an entry point to SINP
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