Province comparison
Bricklayer Licensing by Province
Licence status by province and territory
Boundaries simplified for display. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census boundary files.
- Certification required
- Voluntary certification
- Not confirmed yet
- British Columbia: Voluntary certification
- Alberta: Voluntary certification
- Saskatchewan: Voluntary certification
- Manitoba: Voluntary certification
- Ontario: Voluntary certification
- Quebec: Certification required
- New Brunswick: Certification required
- Nova Scotia: Certification required
- Prince Edward Island: Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Voluntary certification
- Yukon: Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories: Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut: Not confirmed yet
Compare the provinces
Listed one-time fees
| Where | Fees | Route | No-fee steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | $120 | Trained outside Canada | 5 |
| Alberta | $210 | Trained outside Canada | 1 |
| Saskatchewan | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 4 |
| Manitoba | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 4 |
| Ontario | Not listed | Trained in Canada | 6 |
| Quebec | $100 | Trained outside Canada | 4 |
| New Brunswick | $100 | Trained outside Canada | 4 |
| Nova Scotia | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 1 |
| Prince Edward Island | Not listed | — | — |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 6 |
| Yukon | Not listed | Trained in Canada | 3 |
Listed time
Time not stated for every step: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Yukon.
Side by side
| Where | Routes | Exams | Language | Listed fees | Listed time | Median wage | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Certification exam, Practical assessment, Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam, Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam | — | $120 (Trained outside Canada) | 25.8 to 26.3 months (partial) | $38.00 an hour | Very limited (1 of 5) |
| Alberta | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Theory exam, Practical exam, Entrance exam, Red Seal exam | — | $210 (Trained outside Canada) | — | $41.85 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Trained in Canada, Trained outside Canada | journeyperson certification exam, written exam, practical exam | — | Not listed | — | $36.30 an hour | Undetermined |
| Manitoba | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | certification (final) exam, practical exam, Red Seal exam, Level Placement Exam, qualification exam | — | Not listed | 1.4 months (partial) | $38.88 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Ontario | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province | certifying exam, Red Seal exam, in-school exemption test | — | Not listed | — | $38.00 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| Quebec | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Provincial qualification examination | — | $100 (Trained outside Canada) | 0.7 months (partial) | $40.89 an hour | Very limited (1 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Certification Exam, final examination | — | $100 (Trained outside Canada) | — | $32.00 an hour | Undetermined |
| Nova Scotia | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Certification exam, Trade qualifier exam, Red Seal exam | — | Not listed | — | $31.00 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | — | Written Level Examinations, Written Certification Examination | — | Not listed | — | — | Undetermined |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | certification exam, Red Seal exam | — | Not listed | — | $38.50 an hour | Undetermined |
| Yukon | Trained in Canada | apprenticeship level 1 exam, journeyperson Certificate of Qualification exam | — | Not listed | — | — | Undetermined |
Moving between provinces
- Direct transfer (50)
- Extra steps (20)
- Not stated (40)
All answers as a table
Demand and pay
Median wage
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $25.78 | $40.00 | $48.78 |
| British Columbia | $27.50 | $38.00 | $50.00 |
| Alberta | $28.00 | $41.85 | $54.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $25.45 | $36.30 | $42.67 |
| Manitoba | $25.41 | $38.88 | $44.20 |
| Ontario | $25.00 | $38.00 | $50.83 |
| Quebec | $26.31 | $40.89 | $43.85 |
| New Brunswick | $21.00 | $32.00 | $48.31 |
| Nova Scotia | $22.50 | $31.00 | $36.63 |
| Prince Edward Island | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $25.00 | $38.50 | $52.47 |
| Yukon | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Northwest Territories | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Nunavut | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Job outlook
| Where | Outlook |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | Very limited (1 of 5) |
| Alberta | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Outlook not determined |
| Manitoba | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Ontario | Good (4 of 5) |
| Quebec | Very limited (1 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Outlook not determined |
| Nova Scotia | Good (4 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | Outlook not determined |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Outlook not determined |
| Yukon | Outlook not determined |
| Northwest Territories | Outlook not determined |
| Nunavut | Outlook not determined |
Tools and tables
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- Roadmap builder Your steps, listed fees and time for one occupation and province.
- Language test scores Minimum IELTS, CELPIP and other scores, by occupation and province.
- Credential assessments Which regulators ask for an assessment of your education.
- Licensing exams Which exams each regulator asks for.
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