Saskatchewan is the birthplace of Medicare in Canada and a model of health care reform around the world.  Residents receive free medical care and have access to some of the world's best medical facilities, systems and technologies.

Why choose Saskatchewan?

Over the years Saskatchewan has welcomed health professionals from around the world. Those who have come, say they chose Saskatchewan for a variety of reasons: the job opportunities, to be closer to family or friends who have immigrated here and for the lifestyle and educational facilities Saskatchewan offers them and their families.

Health professionals educated outside Canada are an important part of our health care system.  Job opportunities are available across the province - in small rural and northern communities as well as in the large tertiary and trauma urban centres at Saskatoon and Regina.  Click here for a map of Saskatchewan and the current job openings in each area.

To work in health care, you must be fluent in spoken and written English.

Many health professions in Saskatchewan require that you have a license to practice.  Contact your profession's regulatory body to find out how to register and become licensed to practice in Saskatchewan.  

Contact your regulatory body before you come to Canada.

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