Canadian province simplifies for immigrants to find work
New conditions help the immigrants much faster to find work in the province, making it one of the most attractive places to move to.
On Dec. 6, 2022, Immigration and Caree Training Minister Jeremy Harrison announced new rules that lower the administrative barriers to documenting recognition faced by workers from other provinces and those trained internationally, allowing them to start working in regulated occupations faster in Saskatchewan.
Regulated professions are professions that require a license to be employed. These professions include engineers, doctors, surgeons, lawyers, teachers, and registered nurses.
"Under these rules, regulators will have 50 days to assess the training, experience and qualifications of an internationally trained candidate and indicate whether they are eligible to work in Saskatchewan or what specific steps they need to take to become qualified," Harrison said. — In addition, workers certified in other provinces or territories will have their certification confirmed within 20 days. That will be the fastest processing time in Canada."
Saskatchewan has incredible capacity in virtually all regulated professions. The introduction of these rules will reduce the red tape and regulatory burden of assessing credentials in these professions, allowing individuals to start working earlier in the province.
"I hear from employers every day that the biggest challenge they face is a severe labour shortage in the marketplace. These changes will directly reduce the impact this has on Saskatchewan by expanding the talent pool and increasing the human resources needed to support the continued growth of our province," Harrison said.
The rule "Labour Mobility and Fair Registration Practices Office" was introduced earlier this year.
The province is also developing an International Credentials Recognition Grant (ICRG) to help newcomers with the foreign credentialing costs required for licensure. Providing up to $6,000 CAD per application, this program will target internationally trained health professionals who already reside in Saskatchewan but have been unable to obtain a license.
By introducing strict time limits and providing navigational and financial support for internationally trained newcomers, Saskatchewan is becoming a premier destination for skilled workers.
