Immigration and Relocation

Immigration

Relocation & Moving Expenses

Housing Advance

Spouse/Partner Careers

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Immigration

A person who is not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident must obtain authorization to work in Canada in the form of a work permit or permanent resident status.

Federal immigration regulations require that Canadians and permanent residents be given first opportunity for positions for which they are qualified and available. All applicants will be evaluated against the criteria established by the search committee at the beginning of the process.

If you are a foreign worker, when you arrive at the University to begin employment, you must provide a copy of your work permit to your department or Human Resources.

Individuals in the following categories may apply directly to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to obtain a work permit:

• citizens of the USA, Mexico, and Chile employed on a temporary basis as allowed by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA);.
• postdoctoral fellows;
• those who qualify for spousal exemption;
• visiting professors;
• persons appointed to hold Canada Research Chairs; and
• guest lecturers.

For frequently asked questions for immigration, click here.

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Relocation & Moving Expenses

Your offer of employment will indicate whether you are eligible for reimbursement of any moving expenses. Please note the following regarding the moving expense provision:

1. No moving expenses of any kind shall be paid if the candidate declines the offer of employment or is denied entry into Canada by immigration authorities.
2. Proper (original) receipts and other appropriate documents must support all claims for reimbursement. Claims should be presented to Human Resources.
3. You must pay the moving company directly and present the paid invoice to Human Resources for reimbursement to the maximum outlined in your letter of offer. Please note that permissible payment options (cash, credit card, certified cheque, etc.) may vary from mover to mover.
4. Ensure when you book your moving company that they are aware of your requirement for a proper receipt. The invoice should be marked “Paid in Full” by cheque, cash, or credit card.

Relocation & Moving Expense Program for Faculty

The University agrees to assist new employees in defraying moving expenses. The moving expenses shall be calculated as follows:

1. If you fly to Saskatoon, the University will reimburse the cost of your airfare, as indicated on the airline ticket. The maximum amount that will be reimbursed is the equivalent of a one-way economy ticket. Therefore, if you choose to fly executive class, for example, the University will reimburse only to the amount of the one-way economy rate. You must retain your airline ticket in order to obtain reimbursement.
   If you chose to drive rather than fly, the University will provide you with the equivalent of one-way economy airfare for each member of your immediate family relocating with you to Saskatoon..
2. In addition, the University agrees to defray other moving costs listed below, to a maximum of $6,000, provided the appropriate receipts are presented.
   1. Lodging (room only) expenses incurred, due to necessity, after arrival in Saskatoon, or Regina, up to a maximum of 14 days. Please refer to the CAUBO website @ www.caubo.ca for rates. Note that the posted rates are the maximum guaranteed rates only.
   2. Freight, cartage and storage of household furniture and other effects. If you choose to move your goods yourself, please retain gas and hotel receipts for travel en route to Saskatoon.
   3. Reconnection of household utilities. (Note: Cable television hookup is not eligible for reimbursement.)
   4. Costs up to economy air fare for traveling to and from the nearest appropriate immigration office for visa purposes.

No moving expenses of any kind shall be paid if the candidate declines the offer of employment or is denied entry into Canada by Immigration authorities.

Proper (original) receipts and other appropriate documents must support all claims for reimbursement of these expenses. Claims should be presented to Human Resources (Attention: Loda Mae Voisey).

Please contact Gwen Arseneault with PREMIER VAN LINES at 1-800-465-0000 or Cheryl Caissie with ARMSTRONG INTERNATIONAL MOVERS at 1-888-670-4400 and indicate you are a new University employee. You will need to indicate that the University of Saskatchewan is a CAUBO member institution, and you wish to use services under the respective agreements. The mover will then arrange through its agent in your area for an in-home survey and provide an estimate. Please refer to the CAUBO website for more information.

You pay the mover directly and present the paid invoice to Human Resources for reimbursement to the maximum outlined above. Please note that payment options (cash, credit card, certified cheque, etc.) may vary among movers.

Please ensure when you book your moving company that they are aware of your requirement for a proper receipt. The invoice should be marked “Paid in Full” by cheque, cash, or credit card.

If vehicle rental is required in the process of relocation to Saskatoon, please refer to the CAUBO website for rates. Note that the posted rates are the maximum guaranteed rates only.

For frequently asked questions for relocation, click here.

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Housing Advance

The University Housing Advance Program enables an eligible employee to apply for financing for home purchases with the following parameters:

USFA Members
Faculty members are eligible for a housing advance for the purchase of a new home for their personal use (principal residence) in Saskatoon. Repayment of the advance is made by monthly payroll deduction.

• The loan is a $30,000, interest free advance that is repayable over a maximum of 5 years.
• Members are eligible for this advance each time they purchase a new home; however, they may not hold concurrent loans.
• If the member resigns before the repayment period is completed, the balance is due before leaving the University.

ASPA Members
ASPA members are eligible for a housing advance for the purchase of a new home for their personal use (principal residence) in Saskatoon. Repayment of the advance is made by monthly payroll deduction.

• The loan is a $12,000, interest free advance that is repayable over a maximum of 5 years.
• Members are eligible for this advance twice; however, they may not hold concurrent loans.
• If the member resigns before the repayment period is completed, the balance is due before leaving the University.

Exempt Staff
Exempt members are eligible for a housing advance for the purchase of a new home for their personal use (principal residence) in Saskatoon. Repayment of the advance is made by monthly payroll deduction.

• The loan is a $12,000, interest free advance that is repayable over a maximum of 5 years.
• Members are eligible for this advance twice; however, they may not hold concurrent loans.
• If the member resigns before the repayment period is completed, the balance is due before leaving the University.

This document is intended only as a general overview of the University's programs. Your housing advance will be governed by the detailed terms and conditions of the housing advance documents.

The University strongly recommends that you seek the service of knowledgeable counsel if you are contemplating a real estate purchase.

For frequently asked questions for housing advance, click here.

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Spouse/Partner Careers

Significant career decisions, particularly those involving relocating to a new city, are rarely made alone. In many cases, it is two people who consider an offer of employment - one who will be taking an ongoing appointment, and a partner or spouse with equally important career expectations.

The University of Saskatchewan's Spouse/Partner Careers Program is designed to provide spouses or partners with professional support in their search for employment, either at the University or elsewhere in Saskatoon. Available to those who have accepted an appointment as a faculty member at the University, the services of the program include:

• Orientation to the Saskatoon job market and potential employment opportunities
• Assistance with establishing sound career goals and objectives
• Development of practical job search strategies that work in Saskatoon
• Assistance with resume revision
• Interview preparation
• Exploration of re-training and re-education opportunities for those interested in pursuing a new career direction

Please review the application form for this program.