Certified Technician Licence: Moving from Alberta to British Columbia
The short answer
Extra steps
An individual registered as a Technologist or Technician in another Canadian province may apply for transfer of their certification under the Canada Free Trade Agreement, but effective March 10, 2026 transfer applicants must pass the PP&E exam before completing registration. Source
“An individual registered as a Technologist or Technician in another Canadian province may apply for transfer of their certification under the terms of the Canada Free Trade Agreement. To transfer your registration, please:”
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Both provinces
| Licensed in Alberta | Moving to British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Title protected | Title protected |
| Regulator | Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta | Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC |
| Guide | Certified technician in Alberta | Certified technician in British Columbia |
Steps to transfer
Complete transfer application
Source
“Complete Sections A, B, C and D of the Interprovincial Transfer Application in full”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn...Submit application online
Source
“Follow the instruction to submit application online”
asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn...Pass PP&E exam
Source
“Effective March 10, 2026, transfer applicants are required to pass the ASTTBC Professional Practice & Ethics (PP&E) exam prior to completing their registration. A standard exam fee applies.”
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Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC
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