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
“This means certified tradespeople can move to New Brunswick and work in their trade without first obtaining a New Brunswick Certificate of Qualification (C of Q).”
gnb.ca/en/topic/education-training/apprenticeship-trades/trained-tr...

Both provinces

Licensed in OntarioMoving to New Brunswick
Licence status Certification required Certification required
Regulator Skilled Trades Ontario New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Guide Automotive service technician in Ontario Automotive service 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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