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Ministry of Economy

Labour Market Development Division

Employer Services

Saskatchewan Stock Growers Assoc. AGM

June 13, 2016

Ministry of Economy

The Ministry’s Mission:

To advance economic growth to generate wealth

and opportunity in Saskatchewan

The Ministry’s core lines of business:

• To advance and regulate responsible resource

development

• To develop, attract and retain skilled workers

• To enhance economic growth and

competitiveness in the province

Provincial Labour Market Context

• Employment at an all-time high

of over 570,900 however… Economic growth increasing labour

market demand

Demographic Challenges

Increasing international competition for

workers

Record investment in post-secondary education

and skills training with significant support for First

Nations and Métis

Attraction of residents from elsewhere in Canada

Recruitment and retention of skilled workers from

around the world

An estimated 95,000 job openings are expected over the next five years.

Provincial Labour Market Context

1. Foundational Skills Training Adult Basic Education Programming

Trade and Skills Centres

2. Employment-focused skills training Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant

Apprenticeship

3. Targeted initiatives for under-represented groups First Nations and Métis Employment Initiatives

Disability Strategy and Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities

Targeted Initiative for Older Workers

Develop Skills and Training for Jobs

1. Career Development Site: SaskCareers.ca connect job seekers and employers by providing information

about occupations and career paths Register your business at: saskcareers.ca/employers to

get started

2. Saskatchewan Job Posting Site: SaskJobs.ca

Canada-Saskatchewan Labour Market Services offices

• Services and assistance to employers

• Career and employment services for job seekers

3. Settlement Services Regional newcomer gateway offices

Retain youth and working-age people in Saskatchewan

1. National Recruitment Collaboration with the federal government to launch a

website tool to match employers with workers.

www.jobbank.gc.ca

Domestic recruitment missions and Job Fairs

2. International Recruitment Permanent International Recruitment

• Provincial: Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

• Federal : Express Entry

Temporary International Recruitment

• Temporary Foreign Worker Program

• International Experience Canada Program

Attract working-age people to Saskatchewan

http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/

IMMIGRATION:

SASKATCHEWAN

Key provincial focus for immigration:

Attraction of highly skilled workers

Retention of newcomers

Key attraction & retention tools:

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

Relationships with employers & other stakeholders such as

settlement agencies

Fair & transparent immigration system

Going to SK immigration website

Provincial settlement services to complement federal programs

Provincial Immigration Approach

Africa & the Middle East

11%

Asia and Pacific

72%

Europe & UK

12%

Central & South

America

4%

United States

1%

Immigrants to SK by Source Region, 2014

Immigration Trends – Country of Birth

Top 10 Source Countries of SINP Nominees, 2014

Country of Birth % of Nominees

India 34%

Philippines 25%

China 12%

Ukraine 4%

Pakistan 3%

Bangladesh 2%

South Korea 2%

Nigeria 2%

Ireland 2%

United Kingdom 1%

Immigrants to SK by Gender and Age Group

(2014)

1,500 1,000 500 0 500 1,000 1,500

0 to 4 years of age

5 to 9 years of age

10 to 14 years of age











65 years of age or more

Male Female

1. Is the position permanent or temporary?

2. Is the position skilled or unskilled?

3. What budget is available to secure an employee?

4. How quickly do you need the employee to start?

International Recruitment: Questions to consider:

Provincially-administered, made-in-SK immigration program.

Established under federal-provincial agreement

Eligibility reflects Saskatchewan’s economic and labour market needs;

SINP nominations and work permits are processed through IRCC

system SINP nominate applicants to the federal government for

permanent resident status.

Criteria vary by category based on several factors including job

offers, language ability, education & skill level, employment history

The SINP nomination allocation was 5,500

principal applicants for 2016.

In 2001, there

were 26 SINP

nominations

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

1. International Skilled Worker (ISW)

a) Employment Offer

2. Saskatchewan Experience

a) Applicants with Existing Work Permit

b) Health Professionals

c) Hospitality Sector Project

d) Long Haul Truck Driver Project

e) Students

All jobs through SINP must be NOC A, B or 0 and/or designated trades

NOC C and D have may have addition project requirements

SINP Categories with Job Offer required

Jobs eligible for SINP

NOC DESCRIPTION

8251 Farmers & Farm Managers

8253 Farm Supervisors & Specialized Livestock Workers

8254 Nursery and Greenhouse Operators & Managers

8431 General Farm Workers

8252 Agricultural and Related Service Contractors & Managers

8256 Supervisors, Landscape & Horticulture

Step 1: Apply for a Certificate of Registration • Employer submits information to: Government of Saskatchewan, Employer Services

Step 2: Apply for an SINP Job Approval Letter (JAL) • Employer submits information to: Government of Saskatchewan, Employer Services

Step 3: Search Internationally • Employer screens, recruits, and hires (note: candidate may already work for you)

Step 4: Prepare the Letter of Job Offer (JO) • Employer prepares formal offer of employment listing (i.e. position, wage, benefits, etc.)

Step 5: Foreign Worker applies to the SINP • Employer: provides JAL and JO to Candidate

• Candidate: applies to SINP (Government of Saskatchewan, SINP)

Candidate is successful for nomination

Employer: Pays for Employer Compliance Fee (IRCC), if applicable

• Candidate: Applies for Work Permit & PR (Government of Canada, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Step 6: Prepare for the Foreign Worker’s arrival. • Regional Newcomer Gateways

STEPS TO HIRE: SINP

Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act

1. Protection for Immigrants and Foreign Workers

2. Recruiter and Immigration Consultant responsibilities

must hold a license in Saskatchewan

3. Employers registration and responsibilities

Certificate of registration issued to hire foreign workers

Mandatory for provincial and/or federal programs

International Recruitment Employer Roles and Responsibilities

• Under the FWRISA, Employers must retain the following records for a

minimum of 5 years:

Any contract with a recruiter and amounts paid;

Any job offers to foreign nationals;

Any SINP job application approvals;

LMIA approvals;

Any work permit information pertaining to foreign workers hired by

you.

• It is a dual responsibility between the employer and employee to

ensure that the work permit is valid at all times.

An individual cannot work for your company unless they have a

work permit or permanent residency, whichever comes first.

International Recruitment Employer Roles and Responsibilities

Provincial


• Employer registration: 5-10 business days

• Job Approval: 3-4 weeks

• SINP candidates with job: 1.7-2.9 months

• No cost to employer

• Employer Compliance Fee: $230 payable to IRCC, if work permit option

International Recruitment: Permanent Options Comparison

Federal

Express Entry (EE)

• Within six months from complete application

• No cost to employer

• If employer would like to support through dual intent of EE & TFWP must pay $1000 LMIA processing

NOTE: Processing times of PR and Work Permits will vary depending on processing centres, in-Canada & Abroad

Immigration Services Branch Address

1. 7th Floor - 1945 Hamilton Street, Regina

2. 200-202 4th Avenue North, Saskatoon

General Inquiries:


Tel: (Canada 001) 306.798.7467

Fax: (Canada 001) 306.798.0713

Email: [email protected]

Employer Unit

Tel: (Canada 001) 306.798.7467 (option 4)


Anna Ditablan, Manager, Employer Services

Tel: (306) 933-8311


Contact Information

mailto:[email protected]



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