The Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Act, 2019 establishes the Commission as a Crown corporation governed by a Board of up to twenty members, primarily selected by industry with balanced employer–employee representation, along with members from Saskatchewan Polytechnic, government, and equity groups. The Commission reports to the Minister responsible for administering the Act, currently the Minister of Immigration and Career Training, and is authorized to manage Saskatchewan’s apprenticeship and trade certification system.

The Commission oversees designated trades, manages revenues, registers and certifies apprentices and journey people, sets fees, enters training agreements, and represents Saskatchewan in interprovincial initiatives. The Act empowers the Commission to make regulations that ensure the apprenticeship system operates efficiently, meets industry needs, and maintains accountability to both industry and government.

SATCC Board Policies, Board Terms of Reference, Board Committee Terms of Reference, and Board meeting minutes are available on this page below.

The commission board implemented a committee structure to facilitate the work of the board and develop recommendations for the board’s consideration.

BOARD STANDING COMMITTEES

Audit and Finance Committee: The Finance/Audit Committee assists the Board by ensuring the adequacy and effectiveness of the financial reporting, internal controls and management information systems. Terms of Reference

Governance Committee: The Governance Committee assists the Board by providing guidance and advice in relation to board governance, processes, policies and principles. Terms of Reference

Human Resources Committee: The Human Resources Committee assists the Board by providing guidance and advice in relation to any matters delegated to it. Terms of Reference

Trade Board Appointments Committee: The Trade Board Appointments Committee assists the Board by reviewing and developing recommendations for the appointment of members to Trade Boards. Terms of Reference

BOARD AD HOC COMMITTEES

Appeals: The Appeals Committee assists the Board to uphold the integrity of the Saskatchewan apprenticeship system through the adjudication of disputes regarding certain decisions made by SATCC employees. This is accomplished by establishing procedures, processes and appropriate records for effective appeal hearings. Terms of Reference

Standards Committee: The Standards Committee assists the Board in considering issues related to standards of training, certification, examinations, curriculum and entrance requirements, and to provide guidance to Trade Boards on standards related to those issues. Terms of Reference