A new immigration program put in place by the Saskatchewan government aims to help tech companies recruit workers from abroad.
On Monday, the government announced its new Tech Talent Pathway under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program . The program’s purpose is to expedite the permanent immigration of tech workers in Saskatchewan, but also those who have been recruited outside Saskatchewan.
There’s no shortage of fresh grads to hire in Saskatchewan, but there is a shortage of experienced workers. Borger said Precision AI is pushing boundaries by combining drones, automation and artificial intelligence, requiring them to have to look outside Canada. She believes the government’s new program will be an asset.“We’re growing so rapidly right now, and often we have been hiring outside of Saskatchewan just because the pool of talent isn’t as large here,” said Borger.
Genest said some prime candidates can be found in include India, Bangladesh, Taiwan, China, Iran and Egypt. He said Ukraine is also worth looking at for candidates, as the country has a strong tech industry. “As Saskatchewan emerges from the impacts of the global pandemic, our technology sector will be an important driver of economic growth,” Harrison said in a press release.