Province comparison
Pharmacy Technician 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.
- Licence required
- Not confirmed yet
- British Columbia: Licence required
- Alberta: Licence required
- Saskatchewan: Licence required
- Manitoba: Licence required
- Ontario: Licence required
- Quebec: Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick: Licence required
- Nova Scotia: Licence required
- Prince Edward Island: Licence required
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Licence required
- Yukon: Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories: Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut: Not confirmed yet
Compare the provinces
Listed one-time fees
| Where | Fees | Route | No-fee steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | $500 | Trained outside Canada | 1 |
| Alberta | Not listed | Trained outside Canada | 7 |
| Saskatchewan | $1,088.85 | Trained in Canada | 4 |
| Manitoba | $600 | Trained outside Canada | 3 |
| Ontario | $2,325 | Trained outside Canada | 2 |
| New Brunswick | $2,325 | Trained outside Canada | 1 |
| Nova Scotia | $500 | Trained outside Canada | 8 |
| Prince Edward Island | $500 | Trained outside Canada | 1 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $500 | Trained outside Canada | 5 |
Listed time
Time not stated for every step: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
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 | Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Exam Part I (MCQ), Qualifying Examination - Part II (OSPE), PEBC Qualifying Exam - Part II (OSCE for pharmacy technicians), Evaluating Examination, Jurisprudence Exam (JE) | — | $500 (Trained outside Canada) | — | $31.00 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Alberta | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | PEBC Qualifying Exam, Ethics & Jurisprudence Exam | — | Not listed | 0.5 months (partial) | $26.75 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province | Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Qualification Exam, Part I (MCQ), Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Qualification Exam, Part II (OSPE), Jurisprudence Examination | — | $1,088.85 (Trained in Canada) | 0.2 months (partial) | $25.00 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Jurisprudence Examination (JP Exam), PEBC Qualifying Exam, Pharmacy Technician International Evaluation | — | $600 (Trained outside Canada) | — | $28.00 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Ontario | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | PEBC Qualifying Exam, Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Exam Part I (MCQ), Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Exam Part II (OSPE) | — | $2,325 (Trained outside Canada) | — | $26.45 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Jurisprudence Exam, Qualifying Examination - Part I (MCQ), Qualifying Examination - Part II (OSPE), Pharmacy Technician International Evaluation, Structured Practical Evaluation (SPE) | — | $2,325 (Trained outside Canada) | — | $26.94 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | NSPR Pharmacy Technician Assessment (NSPR-PTA), PEBC Pharmacy Technician Evaluating Examination, PEBC Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Examination - Part I (MCQ), PEBC Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Examination - Part II (OSPE) | — | $500 (Trained outside Canada) | — | $25.00 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Examination Part I (MCQ), Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Examination Part II (OSPE), Pharmacy Technician International Evaluation | — | $500 (Trained outside Canada) | — | $21.00 an hour | Very good (5 of 5) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Pharmacy Technician International Evaluation | — | $500 (Trained outside Canada) | 0.2 months (partial) | $26.94 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
Moving between provinces
- Direct transfer (24)
- Extra steps (8)
- Not stated (40)
All answers as a table
Demand and pay
Median wage
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $17.50 | $24.83 | $34.20 |
| British Columbia | $20.00 | $31.00 | $34.18 |
| Alberta | $18.50 | $26.75 | $38.98 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.50 | $25.00 | $36.92 |
| Manitoba | $18.00 | $28.00 | $38.82 |
| Ontario | $18.00 | $26.45 | $36.80 |
| Quebec | $17.00 | $20.00 | $27.00 |
| New Brunswick | $18.00 | $26.94 | $31.85 |
| Nova Scotia | $17.00 | $25.00 | $30.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50 | $21.00 | $32.69 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $18.75 | $26.94 | $31.85 |
| Yukon | $23.04 | $31.16 | $38.25 |
| Northwest Territories | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Nunavut | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Job outlook
| Where | Outlook |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Alberta | Good (4 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Ontario | Good (4 of 5) |
| Quebec | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Good (4 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Good (4 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | Very good (5 of 5) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Good (4 of 5) |
| 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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