How Saskatchewan employers can access training and upskilling support through SaskJobs

How Saskatchewan employers can access training and upskilling support through SaskJobs

Finding and keeping skilled workers is one of the biggest challenges for Saskatchewan employers. The Government of Saskatchewan reports that workforce shortages affect many sectors, from health care to skilled trades. SaskJobs — Employer Services is a provincial support service that helps Saskatchewan employers recruit, train, and upskill their workforce. It does this without creating extra costs for your business.

What SaskJobs — Employer Services offers employers

SaskJobs — Employer Services is managed by the Government of Saskatchewan. While it does not give out direct cash grants, it plays an important role in helping employers access the right training and upskilling supports available in the province.

Who is eligible

You can use SaskJobs — Employer Services if your business:

• Is currently operating in Saskatchewan, or
• Plans to establish operations in Saskatchewan
• Needs support with recruitment, employee training, or workforce retention

There are no size limits. Small businesses, nonprofits, and larger companies can all use this service.

Training and upskilling support available

SaskJobs Employer Services helps employers in several ways:

• Training needs assessment
  Advisors help you spot skill gaps in your workforce. They match your needs to the best training options.

• Connections to training programs
  SaskJobs does not directly fund training. However, staff can show you provincial and federal training programs your business may qualify for.

• Workforce planning and retention advice
  Support includes tips to upskill your current employees so you don’t always need to hire new staff.

• Job posting at no cost
  Employers can post unlimited job openings on SaskJobs.ca for free. This is helpful when combined with training plans.

• Domestic and international recruitment guidance
  Employers can get help understanding recruitment pathways, including how to hire newcomers when local workers are hard to find.

You can also use tools like GrantHub’s eligibility matcher to filter Canadian training programs by province, industry, and business size. This helps you know what to ask about when you talk with a SaskJobs advisor.

How the process works

Getting support is simple:

1. Contact SaskJobs — Employer Services through the provincial website or a local SaskJobs office.
2. Talk with an employer services representative about your hiring or training needs.
3. Review recommended training or workforce programs that fit your business.
4. Apply separately to any suggested grants or training programs, if needed.

The service is open all year and does not have application deadlines.

Common mistakes to avoid

Thinking SaskJobs provides direct funding
SaskJobs Employer Services focuses on advice and connections. Funding usually comes from other provincial or federal programs.

Waiting until turnover is a crisis
Many employers reach out only after losing staff. Planning early makes training and upskilling more effective.

Not matching training with business goals
Training should fix a real skills gap. General courses with no clear outcome are less likely to help.

Overlooking recruitment support
Training works best with good hiring strategies. SaskJobs can help with both.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is SaskJobs — Employer Services a grant program?
No. It is a provincial employer support service. It helps you find and access training and recruitment options, but it does not give out funding directly.

Q: Does it cost anything to use SaskJobs Employer Services?
No. Employer services and job postings on SaskJobs.ca are free.

Q: Can SaskJobs help with employee upskilling?
Yes. Advisors can help you find training options for your current staff, so they can learn new skills.

Q: Can new businesses use SaskJobs Employer Services?
Yes. Businesses planning to set up in Saskatchewan are also eligible for support.

Q: Is the service always available?
Yes. SaskJobs Employer Services runs year-round and does not have deadlines.

GrantHub tracks hundreds of active grant and training programs across Canada—including those often recommended by SaskJobs advisors—so you can easily see which ones fit your business.

See also

• Government Funding for Workforce Training and Upskilling in Canada
• Federal vs Provincial Workforce Training Grants: What Canadian Employers Should Use
• Municipal Business Incentives in Saskatchewan: Who Qualifies?

Next steps

If your business faces skills gaps or hiring pressure, SaskJobs — Employer Services is a good place to start for training and upskilling support in Saskatchewan. Once you know your options, tools like GrantHub can help you keep track of Canadian training grants and programs, so you can move from planning to action with confidence.