Province comparison
Screening Officer 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: Not confirmed yet
- Alberta: Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan: Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba: Not confirmed yet
- Ontario: Not confirmed yet
- Quebec: Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick: Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia: Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island: Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Not confirmed yet
- Yukon: Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories: Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut: Not confirmed yet
- Federal (all of Canada): Licence required
| Where | Licence status | Regulator | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Alberta | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Saskatchewan | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Manitoba | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Ontario | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Quebec | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| New Brunswick | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Nova Scotia | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Prince Edward Island | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Yukon | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Northwest Territories | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Nunavut | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Federal (all of Canada) | Licence required | — | Read the guide for Federal (all of Canada) |
Demand and pay
Median wage
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $16.55 | $21.00 | $31.45 |
| British Columbia | $18.00 | $22.75 | $32.00 |
| Alberta | $17.25 | $21.00 | $38.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $20.00 | $31.24 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $18.50 | $29.00 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $20.00 | $34.87 |
| Quebec | $18.99 | $21.56 | $30.00 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $18.00 | $26.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $17.00 | $24.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50 | $18.00 | $25.85 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $20.00 | $29.00 |
| Yukon | $20.00 | $26.68 | $38.00 |
| Northwest Territories | $17.82 | $26.33 | $46.06 |
| Nunavut | $20.00 | $25.00 | $33.00 |
Job outlook
| Where | Outlook |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Alberta | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Ontario | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Quebec | Limited (2 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Good (4 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Yukon | Good (4 of 5) |
| Northwest Territories | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Nunavut | Limited (2 of 5) |
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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