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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
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
15 to 19 years of age
20 to 24 years of age
25 to 29 years of age
30 to 34 years of age
35 to 39 years of age
40 to 44 years of age
45 to 49 years of age
50 to 54 years of age
55 to 59 years of age
60 to 64 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
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
• 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:
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
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)
Email: [email protected]
Anna Ditablan, Manager, Employer Services
Tel: (306) 933-8311
Email: [email protected]
Contact Information