7 In-Demand Jobs In Saskatchewan | By Tunde Omotoye
I like the immigration strategy Saskatchewan is taking by working towards filling in-demand jobs in the area.
Here are the 7 in-demand jobs in Saskatchewan that got the most attention from the Express Entry pool in May 2019 and got invited to apply for Permanent Residency.
1- Managers in Social, Community and Correctional services:
Average Pay: $35.16 / hour for 7.5 hours per day.
Role: Managers who typically plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the programs and activities of; Social service / Community agencies/ Correctional institutions.
2- Conference and Event Planners:
Average Pay: $22.12 / hour depending on duration.
Role: Plan, organize and coordinate conferences, conventions, meetings, seminars, exhibitions, trade shows, festivals, and other events.
They are usually, employed by;
– Tourism Associations
– Trade and professional associations
– Convention and conference centres
– Government
– Conference and event planning companies
– or they may be self-employed.
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3- Medical Sonographers:
Avg. Pay: $36.00 / hour
Role: Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of various parts of the body to aid physicians in monitoring pregnancies and in diagnosing cardiac, ophthalmic, vascular and other medical disorders.
4- Psychologists
Avg. Pay: $39.56 / hour
Role Summary: Assess and diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients, provide therapy, conduct research and apply theory relating to behaviour and mental processes.
5- Instructors of persons with disabilities:
Avg Pay: $26.67 / hour
Role: – Instructors of persons with disabilities.
– Teach children and adults using a variety of techniques to facilitate communication, rehabilitation, social skills, and increased independence.
They are employed in:
– Rehabilitation Centres
– Specialized Educational Institutes
– Throughout the school system.
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6- Butchers
Avg Pay: $13.40 / hour
Role Summary: Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers prepare standard cuts of meat, poultry, fish and shellfish for sale in retail or wholesale food establishments.
They are usually employed in:
– Supermarkets
– Grocery stores
– Butcher shops
– Fish stores or may be self-employed.
7- Bakers
Avg Pay: $13.00 / hour
Role Summary: Prepare bread, rolls, muffins, pies, pastries, cakes and cookies in retail and wholesale bakeries and dining establishments.
They are employed in:
– Bakeries
– Supermarkets
– Catering companies
– Hotels
– Restaurants
– Hospitals, and other institutions, or
– They may be self-employed.
CONCLUSION
Unlike others, what I love most about the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program is that a job offer isn’t required. Only that experience is needed. They select based on education level, work experience, age, language ability, family, work or study connections to Saskatchewan.
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Another intriguing thing is that someone with a score of as low as ’67’ was invited to apply in May. Talk about seeing a need and wanting to fill it by all means necessary.
However, you can check this thread to see the in-demand jobs in 7 other cities including Regina, Saskatchewan: http://tiny.cc/6mke6y
Other in-demand jobs that Saskatchewan seeks under the International Skilled Worker prog.
– Accounting Technicians
– Computer Programmers & interactive media developers
– Architectural Technologists & technicians
– Medical laboratory technologists
– Motor vehicle body repairers
For more detailed info on eligibility, application and how it works, you can also check Saskatchewan’s site here on International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand: http://tiny.cc/6cle6y
