Finch Employment

Recruitment across CanadaRecruitment agency for Saskatoon, Regina and Saskatchewan

Finch recruits professionals for Saskatchewan employers across resources, agriculture, health care and professional services, with every search run by phone and video from our North York office.

Recruiter on a video call with an employer, recruiting for a business elsewhere in Canada

Saskatchewan's economy is built on resources and agriculture, and that shapes hiring even in office roles. Potash and uranium mining, grain handling, agricultural equipment manufacturing and energy all need engineers, safety professionals and tradespeople, while the accountants, HR staff and administrators who support them need to understand those industries. Saskatoon and Regina hold most professional employers, but Prince Albert, Moose Jaw and smaller centres hire too, often for roles that are hard to fill locally.

Licensing in Saskatchewan is handled by provincial bodies with their own names and processes. Engineers register with APEGS, real estate professionals with the Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission, mortgage brokers with the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority, and tradespeople through the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission. Finch checks status with the right regulator for each role and confirms candidates are already eligible to work in Canada. The retainer is agreed per position before we start.

Areas we serve in Saskatchewan

  • Saskatoon
  • Regina
  • Prince Albert
  • Moose Jaw
  • Swift Current
  • Yorkton
  • North Battleford
  • Lloydminster

Local hiring

Hiring in Saskatchewan

Saskatoon and the resource sector

Saskatoon is a centre for potash and uranium mining companies, the University of Saskatchewan and agricultural research. Employers recruit mining and process engineers, environmental and safety specialists, geoscientists and data professionals. Candidates in these fields are often sought after nationally, so a well-defined role and prompt feedback after interviews help.

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Regina's public sector and Crown corporations

As the capital, Regina has a large provincial government presence and several Crown corporations, which compete with private employers for accountants, IT and cybersecurity staff, project managers and administrators. We help you describe your role clearly so it stands out to experienced candidates who may also be weighing a public-sector offer.

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Health care in smaller centres

Clinics and pharmacies in Prince Albert, Moose Jaw and rural Saskatchewan recruit physicians, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals. Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan, the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan or the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals must be in place before practice, so start dates need planning.

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Licensing

Licensing bodies employers in Saskatchewan should know

Many professions are licensed provincially. When we recruit for a regulated role in Saskatchewan, we confirm the candidate’s standing with the body that licenses it there.

ProfessionLicensing or registration body
PhysiciansCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS)
Registered nurses and nurse practitionersCollege of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Pharmacists and pharmacy techniciansSaskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals
Engineers and geoscientistsAssociation of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
LawyersLaw Society of Saskatchewan
Chartered professional accountantsCPA Saskatchewan
Real estate professionalsSaskatchewan Real Estate Commission (SREC)
Mortgage brokers and associatesFinancial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA)
Skilled tradesSaskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC)

How we recruit for employers in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so the gap with Toronto shifts during the year, and we schedule calls with that in mind. Each search starts with a consultation about the role, the location and the kind of person who succeeds in your business. After the retainer for the position is agreed, we advertise, source and screen, including candidates elsewhere in Canada who are open to a move to the Prairies.

For Saskatchewan roles we confirm registration with APEGS, SREC, the FCAA, SATCC or the relevant health college, ask about the safety training a mine or plant site requires, and talk through relocation and the realities of working in a smaller centre. Interviews are arranged by video or at your location, and we follow up with you and your new hire after the start date.

  1. Consultation

    Tell us about the role, your team and your timeline. We agree on a retainer and fees tailored to the position.

  2. Retainer & search

    Your retainer starts the search. We advertise, source and screen candidates for you.

  3. Shortlist & interviews

    You meet only suitable candidates. We arrange every interview.

  4. Hire & follow-up

    We manage the offer and check in after your new hire starts.

Retainer-based recruiting. Fees are tailored to every position, and a retainer up front starts your search.Book a consultation

Recruiting in Saskatchewan: common questions

Do you recruit for mining and resource employers in Saskatchewan?

Yes. We recruit engineers, geoscientists, safety professionals, maintenance trades and administrative staff for resource employers. We check APEGS registration for engineers and geoscientists and SATCC certification for trades, and we discuss site location, shift patterns and travel with candidates before they reach your shortlist.

Who licenses mortgage brokers in Saskatchewan?

Mortgage brokers and mortgage associates in Saskatchewan are licensed by the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority, while real estate professionals are registered with the Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission. If you are hiring in either area, we confirm the candidate's licence with the right body before an interview is arranged.

Can you run searches in Regina and Saskatoon at the same time?

Yes. Some employers have offices or sites in both cities and need parallel searches. We can run them together, with a retainer agreed for each position, share what we learn about the candidate pool in each city, and keep the screening consistent so you can compare candidates fairly.

Tell us who you need in Saskatchewan

Tell us who you need. A Finch recruiter will call you back within one business day to talk through the role and retainer.

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