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Cook Licence: Moving from New Brunswick to Alberta

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The short answer

Extra steps

Cooks trained in other provinces can work in Alberta if they hold a recognized certificate or have journeyperson-level skills, and the Recognized Credentials Program requires submitting the certificate and passing a theory exam.

Source
“Cooks trained in other provinces and territories can work in Alberta if they hold a certificate or license recognized by Alberta or have the skills and knowledge expected of a journeyperson certified in Alberta.”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/cook

Both provinces

Licensed in New BrunswickMoving to Alberta
Licence status Voluntary certification Voluntary certification
Regulator New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Guide Cook in New Brunswick Cook in Alberta

Steps to transfer

  1. Submit recognized certificate

    Source
    “1. Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
    tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/018

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training

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