Province comparison
Elevator Constructor and Mechanic 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: Certification required
- Saskatchewan: Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba: Certification required
- Ontario: Certification required
- Quebec: Certification required
- New Brunswick: Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia: Certification required
- Prince Edward Island: Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Not confirmed yet
- Yukon: Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories: Voluntary certification
- Nunavut: Voluntary certification
Compare the provinces
Listed one-time fees
| Where | Fees | Route | No-fee steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Not listed | Trained in Canada | 4 |
| Ontario | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 4 |
| Quebec | $200 | Trained outside Canada | 3 |
| Nova Scotia | $66.35 | Trained outside Canada | 3 |
| Nunavut | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 2 |
Listed time
Time not stated for every step: Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Nunavut.
Side by side
| Where | Routes | Exams | Language | Listed fees | Listed time | Median wage | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province | Theory exam | — | Not listed | — | $55.62 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Ontario | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | — | — | Not listed | — | $43.50 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Quebec | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Provincial qualification examination | — | $200 (Trained outside Canada) | — | $42.39 an hour | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | — | — | $66.35 (Trained outside Canada) | 1 month (partial) | $41.19 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Nunavut | Trained outside Canada | Written Certification Examination | — | Not listed | — | — | Undetermined |
Moving between provinces
- Direct transfer (21)
- Extra steps (7)
- Not stated (28)
All answers as a table
Demand and pay
Median wage
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.00 | $45.00 | $68.00 |
| British Columbia | $32.00 | $52.50 | $62.40 |
| Alberta | $39.17 | $55.62 | $69.55 |
| Saskatchewan | $32.11 | $44.19 | $54.96 |
| Manitoba | $32.99 | $46.34 | $54.98 |
| Ontario | $20.00 | $43.50 | $68.00 |
| Quebec | $30.23 | $42.39 | $52.37 |
| New Brunswick | $35.57 | $49.48 | $61.84 |
| Nova Scotia | $28.92 | $41.19 | $54.90 |
| Prince Edward Island | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| 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 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Alberta | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Outlook not determined |
| Manitoba | Good (4 of 5) |
| Ontario | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Quebec | Limited (2 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Outlook not determined |
| Nova Scotia | Moderate (3 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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