The short answer

Direct transfer

An out-of-province or out-of-territory apprentice planning to work temporarily in Nova Scotia does not have to register again and there are no further requirements, as long as they carry their apprentice ID card.

Source
“You do NOT have to register again in Nova Scotia. There are no further requirements for you to be able to work as an apprentice in Nova Scotia.”
nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/labour-mobility/apprentice-mobility

Both provinces

Licensed in New BrunswickMoving to Nova Scotia
Licence status Certification required Certification required
Regulator Technical Inspection Services, New Brunswick Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
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Steps to transfer

Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency

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