Immigration to Saskatchewan through the Tech Talent Pathway

The Tech Talent Pathway pilot stream is designed for qualified candidates who have work experience in technology and innovation and have received a job offer in Saskatchewan.

Eligibility

The Tech Talent Pathway stream is divided into two subcategories: candidates who have a profile in the Express Entry system, and non-Express Entry candidates who will be selected through Saskatchewan's internal system.

Express Entry candidates must meet the following requirements:

• meet the requirements of one of the three federal immigration programs:
  • Federal Skilled Worker;
  • Canadian Experience Class;
  • Federal Skilled Trades;
• receive a job offer in Saskatchewan in one of the appropriate occupations (list below);
• have 1 year of professional experience within the past 5 years or 6 months of experience in Saskatchewan;
• have a completed education for at least a 2-year academic program.

Non-Express Entry candidates must meet the following requirements:

• receive a job offer in Saskatchewan in one of the appropriate occupations;
• have 1 year of professional experience within the past 5 years or 6 months of experience in Saskatchewan;
• have a completed education for at least a 2-year academic program;
• demonstrate proficiency in English or French language at level 5 on the CLB scale (not obligatory for candidates already working in the province).

Suitable occupations

Only applicants with certain occupations are eligible for the Saskatchewan Tech Talent Pathway:

• computer and information systems managers;
• electrical and electronics engineers;
• computer engineers;
• information systems analysts and consultants;
• database analysts and data administrators;
• software engineers and designers;
• computer programmers and interactive media developers;
• web designers and developers;
• computer network technicians;
• user support technicians;
• information systems testing technicians.

How to find a job and apply

To find an employer in Saskatchewan, you must use a special provincial website. Once you receive a job offer, you must apply for the program online. If you are applying for a sub-category of Express Entry candidates, you must register in the system before applying for immigration to Saskatchewan.

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To learn about other Saskatchewan provincial program streams, see "Immigration to Saskatchewan — Canada's provincial program".