Join SIMSA – Saskatchewan Industrial & Mining Suppliers Association

Grow your Saskatchewan-based business with the Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA)

At SIMSA, our mission is to help your business – and the Saskatchewan supply chain – grow and improve. We are the only association representing only companies with a permanent physical office in Saskatchewan, and we also delineate between those with a global headquarters here and those who do not.

We promote your capabilities as one of our member-suppliers, by representing your interests and concerns, and by engaging industry, the Government, and other partners to give you unprecedented access to expanded opportunities for your business.

SIMSA has grown from an initial intake membership of 43 companies in 2013-14, to now over 370 members representing over 36,000 employees and $18 billion in annual sales. We are now a powerful voice with expanded abilities.

As such, we now offer all of the below, as well as the ability to be your voice – via SIMSA – into major companies and government – ether singularly, anonymously, and/or a group.

Join SIMSA today and receive:

Direct access to buyers – SIMSA’s members’ only Roundtable events, bring you face-to-face with executives and procurement staff from world-class companies like BHP, Cameco, Cenovus, Federated Co-operative, K+S Potash, Mosaic, Nutrien, SaskEnergy, SaskPower, and many others. These events each see hundreds-of-millions and often billions-of-dollars of opportunities presented. SIMSA also holds events with nuclear power companies working in Saskatchewan, nationally, and internationally such as Candu, GE Vernova, and Westinghouse. Here are some recent sample events – BHP, K+S, Nutrien, and Westinghouse
SIMSA Member Liability Insurance Program – Save thousands-of-dollars annually via our comprehensive liability insurance solution crafted to meet the evolving needs of industrial suppliers. This robust program provides SIMSA members with tailored protection, competitive pricing, and the confidence to operate securely. With liability rates approximately 20% below the insurer’s open market pricing, this program offers exceptional value alongside customized coverage designed around your unique risks, empowering members to focus on growth while staying confidently protected. Proudly brokered by BFL CANADA.
Access top-of-the-line group benefits – Companies with as few as three employees, can now get robust, sector-competitive, customizable coverage exclusive to SIMSA member companies with Protecture – SIMSA Member Benefits Plan. Designed and managed by the experts at Sutton Benefits and Pensions to give employees peace of mind and employers a competitive edge. Coverage is inclusive and comprehensive – giving you access to the benefits you want, whether you’re below ground or above ground, behind a desk or behind the wheel.
More sales opportunities via our database – The bottom line for your business is the bottom line for us; we’re here to help you make the connections that will make your business more profitable. – SIMSA’s members’-only Saskatchewan Suppliers Database sees over 10,000 searches on our member database by procurement-persons from dozens of major industrial companies annually and our numerous procurement-related events; in 2024, a polling of our members revealed that they estimate there were $724-million in leads generated from SIMSA’s work in 2024, then $836-million into 2025. Similarly, the value of business generated or greatly assisted by SIMSA’s efforts in 2024 was $507-million and $550-million into 2025. We are now adding an AI search feature which will scrape data from ember websites and create a more fulsome and up-to-date view of your company.
BHP Jansen Potash Project – Be on the key database – SIMSA’s members’-only Saskatchewan Suppliers Database – utilized and reviewed by BHP’s Project’s Contracts and Procurement Team to identify suitable businesses when developing the potential list of contractors for a specific scope of work. Our database is one of the databases included in the competitive bid process. They have completed over 70,000 database searches to date!
Premier access to annual Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum – SIMSA members receive premier early access to sponsorships and tradeshow booth purchasing for the annual Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum. Given the high demand for these, membership is effectively the only access to sponsorship (it sells-out to members and we hold a lottery amongst them) and tradeshow booths sell-out in less than 2-weeks, giving members access to “the best” booth spots early.
Access to Nuclear-Industry Expertise – As a SIMSA member, you gain free direct access to our dedicated Nuclear Specialist, Grant Cherkas, a nuclear-industry veteran with 30 + years of experience including roles with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and as VP of Market Development & Chief Engineer at Westinghouse Electric Canada. By working with Grant, SIMSA members are well-positioned to engage with nuclear supply-chain opportunities, especially within Saskatchewan’s emerging Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and the global large nuclear ecosystems.
Nuclear power leadership – SIMSA has signed MOUs with the Canadian Nuclear Association, GE Hitachi, X-energy, and the OCNI to see us spearhead supply chain development in SMR and large nuclear deployments. We are funded to do this work by the Saskatchewan Crown Investments Corporation, PrairiesCan, and NRCan (a program under SIMSA which includes Cameco, GE Vernova, Westinghouse, and others). SIMSA also holds events, shop tours, and/or dialogue with nuclear power companies working in Saskatchewan, nationally, and internationally such as Candu, GE Vernova, Rolls Royce, BWXT, Westinghouse, the OCNI, and the like.
Market information – SIMSA members receive very prompt sector-relevant news from a variety of sources (Globe and Mail, Reuters, Bloomberg, etc.).
Lobbying voice – SIMSA has a direct voice with both the Provincial and Federal Governments, as well as the governments of countries such as United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, UAE, etc. Members’ voices are heard by leadership.
Members-only perks – SIMSA members receive fitness centre discounts.

Requirements to join SIMSA

To become a SIMSA member, your business must have a physical presence in Saskatchewan and meet additional SIMSA membership requirements. Please see our SIMSA Membership FAQs and Membership Criteria for more information.

Join SIMSA today and start growing your Saskatchewan-based business! Download our Membership FAQs, Membership Criteria and Membership Application to get started today.