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Geoscientist Licence: Moving from Nunavut to Nova Scotia

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The short answer

Direct transfer

Applicants already registered as professional geoscientists in good standing with another Canadian provincial association can apply for a licence to practice and membership transfer, and do not need to pass the NPPE again.

Source
“Only applicants in the category of License to Practice (LTP) do not require a pass on the NPPE. This requirement is waived because LTP applicants are already registered in another jurisdiction in Canada and have been required to write and pass the NPPE.”
geoscientistsns.ca/become-a-geoscientist/national-professional-prac...

Both provinces

Licensed in NunavutMoving to Nova Scotia
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator — Association of Professional Geoscientists of Nova Scotia
Guide Geoscientist in Nunavut Geoscientist in Nova Scotia

Steps to transfer

  1. Complete application and pay

    Source
    “Complete Application – LTP & Membership Transfer form, and pay fees (listed on form)”
    geoscientistsns.ca/sandbox/become-a-geoscientist

  2. Email form to Registrar

    Source
    “Email completed form and fees payment receipt to Registrar”
    geoscientistsns.ca/sandbox/become-a-geoscientist

  3. Receive registration decision

    Source
    “Applicant notified of registration decision (normally within 24 hours of review)”
    geoscientistsns.ca/sandbox/become-a-geoscientist

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Association of Professional Geoscientists of Nova Scotia

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