Internationally Trained Workers

Internationally Trained Worker Information

Compulsory apprenticeship trades – there are four “compulsory” trades in Saskatchewan:
1. Electrician
2. Plumber
3. Refrigeration Mechanic
4. Sheet Metal Worker

An assessment must be completed to work in any compulsory trade in Saskatchewan.

Voluntary trades - Upon applying to write the certification examination, an assessment of your experience must be completed.

To work in a skilled trade in Saskatchewan, the following steps will occur:

1. Assessment with the SATCC.  Assessments will occur on a first-come, first-served basis, and  typically takes 4 to 6 weeks from application. All correspondence is received and sent through mail service, and will be sent directly to you the client, or to a representative. A form must be filled out for someone to represent you (Consent to Release Personal Information Form). Please remember all documentation must be translated.

- Apply for an assessment by mailing:

• Form 9 – Internationally Trained Workers (fee of $380)
• Certificates and Transcripts (translated)
• Employer Letters verifying apprenticeship OR Trade experience hours (with hours broken down and signed by each employer)

• Certificates and transcripts for equivalency
  • Apprenticeships
  • National Craft Certificates
  • City and Guilds
  • Vocational certificates and transcripts

• Trade experience hours
  • Type of company
  • Type of work
  • Total hours in the trade
    • Compulsory trades: Minimum of 7200 hours required
    • Voluntary trades: Minimum of trade requirement

- Eligible applicants will receive a letter deeming them eligible to work in Saskatchewan, which will help with the work permit process.

2. Once in Saskatchewan:

- In a compulsory trade:

• Submit a copy of your work permit to SATCC.
• Submit an Apprenticeship Contract (Form A or Form B) with your employer to the SATCC.
• Work for one year (1800 hours) with a special permit card issued by the SATCC.
• Complete Form 2 ($100 fee) to write Interprovincial Journeyperson exam.

- In a voluntary trade:

• Submit a copy of your work permit to SATCC.
• Complete Form 2 ($100 fee) to write the Interprovincial Journeyperson exam.

3. Write the exam.

- As an applicant, you can have a non-trade related translator for the exam.

- Forms must be completed with the SATCC field consultant.

- Cannot attend upgrader or technical training until you become a permanent resident.

- As a work permit holder, maximum of two attempts at the exam.

- Special permit card can be extended to the expiry of the work permit card.