Construction Electrician Licence: Moving from Ontario to British Columbia
The short answer
Extra steps
Certificate holders from another Canadian jurisdiction may be eligible to obtain a Red Seal Endorsement by submitting an exam application, a photocopy of their Certificate of Qualification and a $120 out-of-province assessment fee. Source
“If you hold a Certificate in a skilled trade outside of B.C. from another provincial apprenticeship authority or Canadian jurisdiction, you may be eligible to obtain a Red Seal Endorsement.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/canadian-and-military-certificate-holders
Both provinces
| Licensed in Ontario | Moving to British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Certification required | Certification required |
| Regulator | Skilled Trades Ontario | SkilledTradesBC |
| Guide | Construction electrician in Ontario | Construction electrician in British Columbia |
Steps to transfer
Submit documents to Customer Service
Source
“Please submit the following documents to Customer Service: Exam Application, A photocopy of your Certificate of Qualification, $120 out-of-province assessment fee.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/canadian-and-military-certificate-holders
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC
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