The short answer

Direct transfer

Applicants with an authorizing certificate from another Canadian province or territory can apply to have their credential verified and no further training or examination will be required.

Source
“If you have an authorizing certificate from another Canadian province or territory you can apply to have your credential verified and no further training or examination will be required.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/experienced-workers

Both provinces

Licensed in Nova ScotiaMoving to Ontario
Licence status Certification required Voluntary certification
Regulator Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency Skilled Trades Ontario
Guide Blaster in Nova Scotia Blaster in Ontario

Steps to transfer

Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario

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