Forester Licence: Moving from Nova Scotia to Ontario
The short answer
Extra steps
A professional forester licensed in another Canadian province or territory can transfer their membership to Ontario if they are in good standing and meet the Local Knowledge requirement, but must pass the Ontario Forest Policy & Administration examination within 6 months of OPFA acceptance. Source
“Under the Agreement of Internal Trade and the related Ontario Labour Mobility Act, a professional forester in one Canadian province or territory can transfer their Membership to Ontario provided they are in good standing with their original provincial association and meet OPFA’s Local Knowledge requirement. They will be required to successfully pass the Ontario Forest Policy & Administration examination within 6 months from the date of OPFA acceptance.”
opfa.ca/practising-forestry/becoming-a-professional-forester/faqs/m...
Both provinces
| Licensed in Nova Scotia | Moving to Ontario | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Registered Professional Foresters Association of Nova Scotia | Ontario Professional Foresters Association |
| Guide | Forester in Nova Scotia | Forester in Ontario |
Steps to transfer
Transfer membership to Ontario
Source
“Under the Agreement of Internal Trade and the related Ontario Labour Mobility Act, a professional forester in one Canadian province or territory can transfer their Membership to Ontario provided they are in good standing with their original provincial association and meet OPFA’s Local Knowledge requirement.”
opfa.ca/practising-forestry/becoming-a-professional-forester/faqs/m...Pass the local knowledge exam
Source
“They will be required to successfully pass the Ontario Forest Policy & Administration examination within 6 months from the date of OPFA acceptance.”
opfa.ca/practising-forestry/becoming-a-professional-forester/faqs/m...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Ontario Professional Foresters Association
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