For regulated occupations, individuals need a certificate or licence issued by the regulatory body in the province or territory where they are currently living. Each province and territory is responsible for establishing occupational standards and entry to practise requirements for these regulated occupations.
If you are currently licensed to work in a regulated occupation in a Canadian province or territory, you may be eligible to be licensed to work in Saskatchewan without further training or testing. Contact the regulatory body for your profession to learn what is required for you to work in Saskatchewan. In accordance with the regulations, most Labour Mobility applicants licensed in other Canadian provinces or territories will receive recognition of their licence within 20 business days after they have submitted to a regulatory body.
Saskatchewan has approved four exceptions to this agreement on the basis of public health, safety and/or security. In the case of these four occupations, professionals moving to Saskatchewan will need to demonstrate they meet Saskatchewan standards. Saskatchewan's four approved exceptions are in the following occupations:
- Lawyer
- Paramedic (EMR, PCP, ACP)
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Dental Hygienist
If you have questions or are experiencing challenges in getting your provincial or territorial registration recognized in Saskatchewan, please contact Saskatchewan’s Labour Mobility Coordinator at labour-mobility@gov.sk.ca or 1-833-613-0485.