The short answer

Direct transfer

Tradespeople with a valid out-of-province Certificate of Qualification or Red Seal endorsement can work in New Brunswick using their existing credential without first obtaining a New Brunswick Certificate of Qualification.

Source
“Tradespeople with a valid out-of-province Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) or Red Seal endorsement can work in New Brunswick using their existing credential.”
gnb.ca/en/topic/education-training/apprenticeship-trades/trained-tr...

Both provinces

Licensed in British ColumbiaMoving to New Brunswick
Licence status Voluntary certification Voluntary certification
Regulator SkilledTradesBC New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Guide Auto body and collision technician in British Columbia Auto body and collision technician in New Brunswick

Steps to transfer

Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour

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