A new avenue has been added to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program to attract highly skilled technology professionals.
Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison says the Tech Talent Pathway will support the province’s thriving tech sector by easing critical labour shortages.
He expects the technology sector will be an important driver of economic growth as the province emerges from the impacts of the global pandemic.
The new stream will facilitate and expedite the permanent immigration of tech workers already working in Saskatchewan, as well as those who have been recruited outside Canada.
SaskTech President Dr. Aaron Genest says, “The Tech Talent Pathway offers a competitive advantage to Saskatchewan industries and is unique in Canada. It streamlines the immigration process and acknowledges that we want our immigrants to stay right here in our province to join us in creating innovative solutions for Saskatchewan to export to the world.”