The short answer

Not stated

The pages state that holders of a certificate, licence or credential from another Canadian province or territory must submit a PDF application form to Skilled Trades Ontario to obtain an Ontario Certificate of Qualification, but they do not state whether an exam or competence assessment is required.

Source
“If you have a certificate, license or credential from another Canadian province or territory and would like to obtain an Ontario Certificate of Qualification, please note that the Canadian certificate holder application is currently not available through the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

Both provinces

Licensed in Newfoundland and LabradorMoving to Ontario
Licence status Certification required Certification required
Regulator — Skilled Trades Ontario
Guide Electrician - domestic and rural in Newfoundland and Labrador Electrician - domestic and rural in Ontario

Steps to transfer

  1. Submit Canadian certificate application

    Source
    “If you have a certificate, license or credential from another Canadian province or territory and would like to obtain an Ontario Certificate of Qualification, please note that the Canadian certificate holder application is currently not available through the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal. You must use the PDF application form and email or mail your application to Skilled Trades Ontario.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

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

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