The province of Saskatchewan is experiencing strong job growth

The latest figures show that job growth has accelerated across the country, with Saskatchewan doing particularly well among Canadian provinces.

Saskatchewan posted the highest month-over-month employment growth rate among Canadian provinces, according to the December report. Labor Force Survey.

Saskatchewan gained 6,000 jobs in December 2021, representing a 1.1% increase from November 2021.

The professional, scientific and technical services sectors saw the most notable increases, with gains in full-time jobs recorded, mainly among men aged 25 to 54.

The unemployment rate in Saskatchewan was 5.4%, reaching pre-pandemic levels in the census metropolitan areas of Saskatoon and Regina.

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According to provincial data, the largest year-over-year gains were in health and social assistance, with 8,000 more jobs, in trade, with 7,400 more jobs, and in construction. , with 4,700 additional jobs. The figures also show that over the same period, the private sector added 10,800 jobs, female employment increased by 10,600 jobs and youth employment increased by 7,700 jobs.

“Even with global economic volatility in 2021, Saskatchewan has continued to create jobs and has consistently had one of the lowest unemployment rates in Canada. Our province is in an enviable position for economic growth in 2022,” said Jeremy Harrison, Minister of Immigration and Training, in a Press release.

“Our success is due to the incredible work ethic and resilience of Saskatchewan job creators who, despite unprecedented challenges, have continued to create jobs and opportunity.”

Meanwhile, the Canadian economy added 55,000 jobs in Decemberwhile the unemployment rate fell to a 22-month low of 5.9% from 6.0% in November.

After declining due to restrictions on international travel, the number of very recent immigrants to Canada has returned to pre-pandemic levels in recent months, according to the survey. In December, the total number of immigrants of very recent working age (25 to 54) rose 0.6%, or 5,000 more than two years earlier.

In 2021, Canada achieved its goal of 401,000 new permanent residentsand the current government wants to increase this target to 411,000 for next year.

Saskatchewan Immigration Programs

There are a number of immigration programs for people who want to immigrate to Saskatchewan.

Canada’s main immigration route, Express Entryis open to anyone who wants to live in any Canadian province other than Quebec. To immigrate through Express Entry, you must qualify for one of three federal high-skilled immigration programs: Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker ProgramOh there Federal Skilled Trades Program. The Express Entry system assigns the candidate a score based on the Complete classification system (CRS). Top-ranked applicants are invited to apply for permanent residency in the regular Express Entry lottery.

Saskatchewan also has its own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), called Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (WITHOUT P). One of the streams offered under the SINP is linked to the Express Entry system, Saskatchewan Fast Entrywhich means that a nomination from the province gives the candidate an additional 600 CRS points, virtually guaranteeing him or her a invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residency.

Under the SINP, Saskatchewan also offers the following streams that are not aligned with the Express Entry system which require candidates receiving a provincial nomination to apply directly to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC):

In November of last year, Saskatchewan also announced a new immigration driver project. The Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot will allow Saskatchewan employers to recruit international talent for certain in-demand occupations. Eligible jobs under this pilot project include entry-level positions that may require on-the-job training. Sectors with the highest job demands in Saskatchewan include healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, agricultural technology, construction, hospitality and retail.

More recently, Saskatchewan also launched a New Expression of Interest for International Health Workers (EOI) under SINP, which allows applicants to submit an online form indicating that they are interested in working in a selected health profession in Saskatchewan.

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