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Discover how Ireland and UK-trained physicians can build a rewarding medical career in Saskatchewan. Learn about licensing pathways, recruitment incentives and professional supports, while exploring the lifestyle benefits of living in a welcoming province known for affordable housing, short commutes and abundant natural beauty.
Incentives
up to $200,000 available for relocation, retention, parental leave and more
Opportunity
a variety of fields of practice and diverse community to fit your lifestyle
Flexibility
fee-for-service or contract payment modalities available
Affordable
low cost of living, average home price of $363,800

Find Balance in the Heart of the Prairies

Saskatchewan

Located in the heart of Western Canada, Saskatchewan offers more than a career – it offers a high quality of life.

Known for its hospitality and friendliness, life in Saskatchewan is also something you can afford! In April 2025 the price of an average house (~2000 sq. feet) in Saskatchewan was £197,000.

Our average commute to work is only 20 minutes! Saskatchewan is 2.7 times the size of the United Kingdom with less than half the population.

Home to roughly 100,000 beautiful fresh water lakes with big sandy beaches. 1/2 of our provincial landmass is covered by forest, 1/3 is farmland and 1/8 is freshwater. We are known as the sunniest province in Canada, with nearly 2,400 sunny hours per year.

Benefits of Making the Move

Saskatchewan is filled with opportunity. Internationally trained health care professional looking for work in Saskatchewan’s health sector, may do so by becoming licensed in Saskatchewan, through training and or by an alternative career.

Saskatchewan’s Credential Recognition Services provide:

Navigation support: One-on-one assistance to help internationally trained workers understand regulatory requirements, complete foreign credential assessments, and become licensed to work in Saskatchewan.

Collaboration with regulatory bodies: Simplifying and streamlining the process to recognize credentials or transfer existing licenses, ensuring a timely and supportive experience.

Legislative protections: Limiting unnecessary or duplicative steps that could add time and costs to the process.

“Team-based care is not something that we’re just taught in medical school. It’s something that we’re able to live in Saskatchewan.”

"One of the things that I wish physicians knew about practising in Saskatchewan is that there’s a lot of funding for innovation and team based care. So, for example, we’re working with community pharmacists right now to help with their expanded scope to work collegiately to meet the needs of our patients for access.

Team-based care is not something that we’re just taught in medical school. It’s something that we’re able to live in Saskatchewan. And if you are a physician considering coming to Saskatchewan, you know we have the connections here to fit you in that right team. My experience has been transformative, really, being able to help."

Dr. Emmett Harrison

Dr. Emmett Harrison

Family and Emergency Physician

Saskatchewan Health Authority

Swift Current, Saskatchewan

Own Your Future in Saskatchewan

Build a prosperous Canadian life without the stress of larger centres. Work-Life Balance. Abundant Recreation. Family-Friendly. Affodable Housing & Lifestyle. Saskatchewan has it ALL.

Live in Saskatchewan Communities

2,300+
annual hours of sunshine in Saskatchewan, most in all of Canada
$83.6B
Saskatchewan's Gross Domestic Product, ranked #2 in Canada in terms of growth
190
designated parks over nine diverse ecoregions in Saskatchewan

Land of Living Skies

Saskatchewan is known as the “Land of Living Skies” and is a great place for healthcare practitioners to practice due to the quality of life and professional satisfaction that this province offers.

Its vast space has remained how nature intended it to be, providing a variety of unique experiences for physicians, allied health & nursing professionals and their families while boasting a high quality of life. Saskatchewan provides everyone with an opportunity to choose their own adventure.