How to Become a Social Worker in Saskatchewan
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers to work as a social worker in Saskatchewan or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- Registered Social Worker, social worker
Show the source
“The requirements to be designated as a registered social worker and receive the privilege of being able to use the title “social worker” are set by The Social Workers Act, the by-laws of the Association, and policies approved by SASW Council.”
From sasw.ca/site/New%20Graduates_Aug29, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 5 steps, listed one-time fees $665 (4 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total)
- Licensed in another province: 4 steps
- Trained outside Canada: 1 step
- Annual fees
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- Full Time Registration: $400
Source
“Full Time Registration: Full Year: January 1 - December 31 $400.00”
sasw.ca/site/New%20Graduates - Full Time Registration prorated: $240 (Prorated from July 1 - December 31)
- Part Time Registration: $265
- Part Time Registration prorated: $159 (Prorated from July 1 - December 31)
- Non Practising Registration: $92 (Full Year (not prorated), for members on leave, not employed, or not practising social work)
- Full Time Registration: $400
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 5 done
- Listed one-time fees: $665
- 4 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total
- 3 steps without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $665
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Complete the online application and pay by credit card for the appropriate registration category.
- Application fee: $100 (one time non refundable, charged at time of initial application)
Source
“A one time non refundable application fee of $100.00 will be charged at time of initial application.”
sasw.ca/site/New%20Graduates
Source
“Complete the online application and payment by clicking the “Application Form” link below; Make your payment in full by credit card for the appropriate registration category.”
sasw.ca/site/New%20Graduates_Aug29 - Application fee: $100 (one time non refundable, charged at time of initial application)
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Submit the required documents and forms together in one package, which may be sent by email while keeping the originals.
Source
“the following documents/forms must be provided in order to complete the registration process. These documents/forms are to be submitted together in one package”
sasw.ca/site/New%20Graduates_Aug29 -
Provide a current criminal record check issued within the last six months, obtained from police or RCMP or online through the office.
Source
“A current (not more than 6 months from date of issue) criminal record check. This may be obtained from your local police/RCMP detachment.”
sasw.ca/site/Current%20Practicing%20Registration -
If you have been registered in any profession, complete the Verification of Registration/Licensure in Any Professional Jurisdiction Form.
Source
“If you have been a registered member of any profession (including but not limited to social work), please complete the Verification of Registration/Licensure in Any Professional Jurisdiction Form.”
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Once the application is approved, pay the registration fee for the chosen registration category.
- Full Time Registration: $400
Source
“Full Time Registration: Full Year: January 1 - December 31 $400.00”
sasw.ca/site/New%20Graduates - Full Time Registration prorated: $240 (Prorated from July 1 - December 31)
- Part Time Registration: $265
- Part Time Registration prorated: $159 (Prorated from July 1 - December 31)
- Non Practising Registration: $92 (Full Year (not prorated), for members on leave, not employed, or not practising social work)
Source
“Once your application is approved, you will be required to pay the registration fee based on the registration categories below.”
sasw.ca/site/New%20Graduates - Full Time Registration: $400
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $665
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | $665 | 100% |
| One-time total | $665 | 100% |
4 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total.
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees: $665 a year Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total. 3 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total.
- Full Time Registration: $400
Source
“Full Time Registration: Full Year: January 1 - December 31 $400.00”
sasw.ca/site/New%20Graduates - Full Time Registration prorated: $240 (Prorated from July 1 - December 31)
- Part Time Registration: $265
- Part Time Registration prorated: $159 (Prorated from July 1 - December 31)
- Non Practising Registration: $92 (Full Year (not prorated), for members on leave, not employed, or not practising social work)
Licensed in another province
0 of 4 done
- 4 steps without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $665
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Complete the online application and pay in full by credit card for the appropriate registration category.
Source
“Complete the online application and payment by clicking the “Application Form” link below; Make your payment in full by credit card for the appropriate registration category.”
sasw.ca/site/Current%20Practicing%20Registration -
Submit the required documents together in one package, either by email with a certification statement while keeping originals, or by mailing original documents to the SASW office.
Source
“the following documents/forms must be provided in order to complete the registration process. These documents/forms are to be submitted together in one package”
sasw.ca/site/Current%20Practicing%20Registration -
Provide a current criminal record check issued within the last six months, obtained from police or RCMP or online through the office.
Source
“A current (not more than 6 months from date of issue) criminal record check. This may be obtained from your local police/RCMP detachment.”
sasw.ca/site/Current%20Practicing%20Registration -
Provide a Verification of Registration Form for each social work regulatory body where you hold current practicing registration.
Source
“A Verification of Registration Form for each social work regulatory body you have current practicing registration with.”
sasw.ca/site/Current%20Practicing%20Registration
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees: $665 a year Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total. 3 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total.
- Full Time Registration: $400
Source
“Full Time Registration: Full Year: January 1 - December 31 $400.00”
sasw.ca/site/New%20Graduates - Full Time Registration prorated: $240 (Prorated from July 1 - December 31)
- Part Time Registration: $265
- Part Time Registration prorated: $159 (Prorated from July 1 - December 31)
- Non Practising Registration: $92 (Full Year (not prorated), for members on leave, not employed, or not practising social work)
Trained outside Canada
0 of 1 done
- 1 step without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $665
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If your degree is from outside Canada or the United States and has not been assessed, have it assessed by CASW, since verification from CASW that the degree is equivalent is accepted for application.
Source
“verification from CASW that your international degree is equivalent to a Canadian social work degree”
sasw.ca/site/member/registered
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees: $665 a year Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total. 3 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total.
- Full Time Registration: $400
Source
“Full Time Registration: Full Year: January 1 - December 31 $400.00”
sasw.ca/site/New%20Graduates - Full Time Registration prorated: $240 (Prorated from July 1 - December 31)
- Part Time Registration: $265
- Part Time Registration prorated: $159 (Prorated from July 1 - December 31)
- Non Practising Registration: $92 (Full Year (not prorated), for members on leave, not employed, or not practising social work)
Requirements
Education
You must have a certificate, bachelor, master or doctorate in Social Work from an approved social work education program, with Certificates in Social Work accepted only from the Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina.
Source
“Any person who has a certificate, bachelor, master or doctorate in Social Work from an approved social work education program may apply to be registered as a social worker with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW). (SASW only accepts Certificates in Social Work from the Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina).”
sasw.ca/site/member/registeredApplicants with an international degree must have verification from CASW that the degree is equivalent to a Canadian social work degree.
Source
“verification from CASW that your international degree is equivalent to a Canadian social work degree”
sasw.ca/site/member/registered
Police check
You must provide a current criminal record check issued not more than six months before the date of issue.
Source
“A current (not more than 6 months from date of issue) criminal record check.”
sasw.ca/site/Current%20Practicing%20Registration
Good character
The Registrar determines the good character of every applicant for registration.
Source
“It is the responsibility of the Registrar to determine the good character of any applicant admitted for registration.”
sasw.ca/site/New%20Graduates
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
Applicants with current practicing registration with a social work regulatory body in Canada can register by completing the application and providing a criminal record check and a Verification of Registration Form for each regulatory body, with no additional exam or competence assessment stated. Source
“Applicants with Current Practicing Registration with a Social Work Regulatory Body in Canada ... A Verification of Registration Form for each social work regulatory body you have current practicing registration with.”
sasw.ca/site/Current%20Practicing%20Registration
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers
Exams
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | $27.08 | $38.00 | $46.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $25.00 | $38.46 | $50.26 | — |
Social workers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Licence required
- Alberta Licence required
- Manitoba Licence required
- Ontario Licence required
- Quebec Licence required
- New Brunswick Licence required
- Nova Scotia Licence required
- Prince Edward Island Licence required
- Newfoundland and Labrador Licence required
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Licence required
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- New Graduates_Aug29 - Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers sasw.ca/site/New%20Graduates_Aug29 · fetched October 10, 2026
- Become a Registered Member_Aug29 - Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers sasw.ca/site/member/registered_Aug29 · fetched October 10, 2026
- New Graduates - Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers sasw.ca/site/New%20Graduates · fetched October 10, 2026
- Current Practicing Registration - Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers sasw.ca/site/Current%20Practicing%20Registration · fetched October 10, 2026
- Become a Registered Member - Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers sasw.ca/site/member/registered · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a social worker in Saskatchewan?
Yes. Registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers is required to practise in Saskatchewan, and to use the title Registered Social Worker or social worker.
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