SINP Health Talent Pathway: Saskatchewan PR for Health Care Workers

The Health Talent Pathway is a Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) route for people who have a health care job offer in Saskatchewan and plan to settle there as permanent residents. It replaced the older SINP Healthcare sub-category, which Saskatchewan closed on August 30, 2024.

Most health care jobs in NOC Broad Occupational Category 3 are excluded from the general Employment Offer sub-category, so this pathway is the main SINP door for health workers. It is open in 2026, and health care is one of Saskatchewan's priority sectors. That means no intake windows and no rule about how much time is left on your work permit.

A Saskatchewan nomination is a recommendation to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), which makes the final permanent residence decision. See our Saskatchewan guide and the Provincial Nominee Program overview for the bigger picture.

The pathway covers more than 40 National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes. They include:

• Physicians and other doctors
• Registered nurses and other nursing roles
• Dentists and pharmacists
• Therapists, such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists
• Medical technologists and technicians
• Health support workers

The two options cover different jobs:

The full list of eligible NOC codes is on the SINP page. Check your exact code before you accept an offer.

According to the SINP (as of September 2026), you must:

• Have a permanent, full-time job offer in an eligible health occupation in Saskatchewan, with wages and working conditions that match Canadian standards for that occupation.
• Have an employer with an approved Employer Position Assessment (EPA). Your employer registers with the SINP and gets the job approved first.
• Meet the work experience rule for your option (see the table above). All experience must be paid and documented with employer letters plus government-issued proof, such as tax or pay records.
• Meet the language minimum: CLB 5 for the non-Express Entry option, CLB 7 for the Express Entry option. Tests must be from a designated agency and less than two years old. See our language test guide.
• Show you are eligible for Saskatchewan licensing when you apply, if your occupation is regulated.
• Have valid legal status in Canada, or live outside Canada. Refugee claimants cannot use this pathway.

Many health jobs are regulated in Saskatchewan. You cannot work as a nurse, doctor, pharmacist or therapist without registration with the Saskatchewan regulatory body for your profession. For this pathway, you must show that you are eligible for licensing at the time you apply.

Licensing often takes longer than immigration paperwork. It can involve credential reviews, exams, supervised practice or bridging programs. Start early, and ask your employer which regulator and documents apply to you.

If you trained outside Canada, you may also need an Educational Credential Assessment for immigration purposes, which is separate from the licensing review.

The SINP runs an International Healthcare Worker EOI Pool for health care job seekers. You create an Expression of Interest profile so that Saskatchewan health employers can find you. The profile itself is not a nomination application. To use the Health Talent Pathway, you still need a job offer and an approved EPA.

Be wary of recruiters who charge fees for placement or promise nominations. Saskatchewan's own recruitment runs through official channels. Our guide to immigration scams lists common warning signs.

Costs to plan for

• SINP application fee: $500, non-refundable (as of September 2026). If you ask the SINP for a second review of a refusal, the second review fee is $250 (as of September 2026).
• IRCC fees: the permanent residence processing fee and the right of permanent residence fee, listed on the IRCC website.
• Your own costs: language tests, credential assessments, licensing and exam fees, a medical exam, police certificates and translations.

Licensing fees, exams and any bridging courses are often the largest costs for health professionals, so ask your regulator for a full list of steps and fees early.

Family members

You can include your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children in your permanent residence application. If you move first on a work permit, your spouse may qualify for an open work permit in some cases. Since 2025 that depends on your job's TEER level and occupation, so check our spousal open work permit page before you plan the move.

Compare this pathway with federal options:

• Express Entry health care draws. IRCC holds category-based draws for health care and social services occupations and, since 2026, for physicians with Canadian experience. If your CRS score is high enough, you may not need a nomination.
• Other provinces. Alberta has a Dedicated Health Care Pathway and British Columbia has a Health Authority stream.
• Community pilots. Moose Jaw takes part in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot.

Employers hiring from abroad can read our page on hiring health care workers.