Incentives

All Incentives

Grasslands National Park

Saskatchewan offers relocation support and retention incentives for a variety of specialties and professions, as well as funding for parental leave and more.

Up to $200,000 CAD

Anesthesiology Recruitment and Retention Incentive

The Anesthesiology Recruitment and Retention Incentive is available to specialist Anesthesiologists and Family Practice Anesthetists providing full time service in qualifying Saskatchewan communities.

Up to $10,000 CAD in scholarships

Canadian Nurses Foundation Scholarships & Bursaries

Access scholarships and bursaries to support nursing education in Canada, with funding available for students at all levels of study.

Up to $60,000 CAD over 5 years

Canadian Student Loan Forgiveness

Reduce your federal student loan by working in an eligible healthcare, education, or community service role in underserved Canadian communities.

Up to $60,000 CAD over 5 years

Canadian Student Loan Forgiveness for Family Doctors

The Government of Canada offers Canada Student Loan Forgiveness to borrowers who work in eligible occupations in eligible communities. This helps ensure more Canadians get the services they deserve.

Reimbursed member fees less deductible

CMPA Reimbursement Program

Eligible physicians in Saskatchewan can have most of their Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) membership fees reimbursed, significantly reducing the cost of this essential coverage.

Up to $1,000 annual CME reimbursement entitlement

Continuing Medical Education Reimbursement Program

Physicians can be reimbursed for a wide range of continuing medical education (CME) expenses, helping offset the cost of maintaining and advancing their professional knowledge.

Covers licensing, training, and exam costs

Credential Recognition Grants for Health Care Professionals Living or Arriving in Saskatchewan

Get financial support to cover licensing and certification costs for nurses and internationally trained healthcare professionals working in Saskatchewan.

Up to $200,000 CAD

Emergency Medicine Recruitment and Retention Incentive

Learn about the Emergency Medicine Recruitment and Retention Incentive in Saskatchewan, offering up to $200,000 for eligible physicians practising in select communities.

Up to $24,000 CAD

Graduate Retention Program

Provides income tax credits of up to $24,000 to eligible graduates who live and work in Saskatchewan

Up to $60,000 CAD

High-Demand Resident Incentive Program

Learn about the High-Demand Resident Incentive Program in Saskatchewan, offering up to $60,000 for eligible medical residents in high-demand specialties.

Multiple incentives up to $50,000+

Incentives for Health Care Professionals

Explore financial incentives, training supports, and recruitment programs for healthcare professionals working in high-demand roles across Saskatchewan communities.

Up to $40,000 over 5 years

Nurse Practitioner Relocation Grant

Nurse Practitioners can receive increasing annual payments for committing to multi-year service in Saskatchewan.

Up to $10,000 CAD, 2-year commitment

Paramedic Training Bursaries

Receive financial support to train as a paramedic in Saskatchewan with a return-of-service commitment in Emergency Medical Services.

Up to 20 weeks of benefits

Parental Leave Fund

Physicians taking time away from clinical practice for parental or adoption-related leave can receive income support during their time off.

$500 per week + $250 per week living allowance

Physician Rural Externship Program (PREP)

A paid rural externship program for University of Saskatchewan medical students, offering hands-on clinical experience in rural and remote communities.

Up to $200,000 CAD

Psychiatry Recruitment and Retention Incentive

Learn about the Psychiatry Recruitment and Retention Incentive in Saskatchewan, offering up to $200,000 for eligible psychiatrists practising in select communities.

Up to $200,000 CAD

Radiology Recruitment and Retention Incentive

Learn about the Radiology Recruitment and Retention Incentive in Saskatchewan, offering up to $200,000 for eligible physicians practising in select communities.

Up to $40,000

Relocation Expenses for Radiation Therapists

Assistance of up to $40,000 for those Radiation Therapists relocating from within or outside of Canada for a return-of-service of up to 3 years.

Up to $14,000 per year based on years of service

Retention Fund

Physicians who build long-term careers in Saskatchewan are rewarded with increasing annual payments over time.

Up to $50,000 recruitment incentive

Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive

Healthcare professionals in hard-to-recruit roles can receive a substantial one-time incentive to support relocation and retention in Saskatchewan.

Up to $200,000 CAD over 5 years

Rural Physician Incentive Program

Learn about the Rural Physician Incentive Program in Saskatchewan, offering up to $200,000 for eligible physicians practicing in select communities.

Up to $2,500 per year

Saskatchewan Electives Support Program

A reimbursement program supporting medical residents with travel and accommodation costs for electives in eligible Saskatchewan communities.

Financial support

Saskatchewan Final Clinical Placement Bursary

Receive financial support during your final clinical placement in a high-priority healthcare role in Saskatchewan with a required return of service.

Up to $325 CAD per month

Saskatchewan Housing Benefit

Get monthly financial support to help cover rent and utility costs if you’re a renter in Saskatchewan meeting income and eligibility requirements.

$25,000 per year to a maximum of three years

SMA Family Medicine Resident Bursary

A program that provides bursaries to medical residents who agree to provide service to a rural, regional, or northern Saskatchewan community.

$30,000

SMA Specialist Recruitment Incentive

The Specialist Recruitment and Retention Incentive program will provide $30,000 to an eligible specialist that establishes a practice for a minimum of thirty-six months in a Saskatchewan community (with the exception if the regional need is the priority).

Up to $20,000 ($4,000/year)

Student Loan Forgiveness Program for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

Receive up to $20,000 in student loan forgiveness by working as a nurse or nurse practitioner in high-need Saskatchewan communities.

Up to $200,000 CAD

Surgical Specialty Recruitment and Retention Incentive

Learn about the Surgical Specialty Recruitment and Retention Incentive in Saskatchewan, offering up to $200,000 for eligible physicians practising in select communities.

Up to $200,000 CAD

Targeted Pediatric Subspecialty Recruitment and Retention Incentive

Learn about the Targeted Pediatric Subspecialty Recruitment and Retention Incentive in Saskatchewan, offering up to $200,000 for eligible physicians practising in select communities.