Province comparison
Power Engineer 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
- Not confirmed yet
- British Columbia: Not confirmed yet
- Alberta: Certification required
- Saskatchewan: Certification required
- 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: Certification required
- Yukon: Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories: Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut: Not confirmed yet
Compare the provinces
Listed one-time fees
| Where | Fees | No-fee steps |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $113.10 | 3 |
| Saskatchewan | Not listed | 3 |
| Ontario | Not listed | 3 |
| Quebec | Not listed | 3 |
| Nova Scotia | Not listed | 2 |
Listed time
Time not stated for every step: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.
Side by side
| Where | Routes | Exams | Language | Listed fees | Listed time | Median wage | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | ABSA Out of Province Transfer examination, Upgrade examination | — | $113.10 (Trained outside Canada) | 1 month (partial) | $57.69 an hour | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | SOPEEC examinations, 4A and 4B exams | — | Not listed | — | $40.00 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| Ontario | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | essay exam, written reinstatement examination | — | Not listed | — | $57.00 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| Quebec | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | examen de qualification | — | Not listed | — | $37.50 an hour | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | provincial exams | — | Not listed | — | $35.00 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
Moving between provinces
- Direct transfer (18)
- Extra steps (6)
- Not stated (18)
All answers as a table
Demand and pay
Median wage
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $30.00 | $49.23 | $75.55 |
| British Columbia | $35.00 | $41.00 | $66.87 |
| Alberta | $31.00 | $57.69 | $73.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $25.87 | $40.00 | $69.71 |
| Manitoba | $29.00 | $39.50 | $50.48 |
| Ontario | $33.37 | $57.00 | $87.00 |
| Quebec | $24.60 | $37.50 | $57.00 |
| New Brunswick | $25.85 | $43.27 | $58.15 |
| Nova Scotia | $25.37 | $35.00 | $50.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $24.92 | $28.50 | $49.04 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $25.00 | $45.90 | $67.31 |
| Yukon | $30.04 | $49.36 | $74.74 |
| Northwest Territories | $31.64 | $44.14 | $62.91 |
| Nunavut | $35.43 | $46.49 | $62.88 |
Job outlook
| Where | Outlook |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Alberta | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Good (4 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Ontario | Good (4 of 5) |
| Quebec | Limited (2 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Good (4 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Good (4 of 5) |
| Yukon | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Northwest Territories | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Nunavut | Outlook not determined |
Tools and tables
- Licence transfer checker Already licensed in one province? See what another province asks for.
- 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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