Geoscientist Licence: Moving from Ontario to Nova Scotia
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.”
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Both provinces
| Licensed in Ontario | Moving to Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Professional Geoscientists Ontario | Association of Professional Geoscientists of Nova Scotia |
| Guide | Geoscientist in Ontario | Geoscientist in Nova Scotia |
Steps to transfer
Complete application and pay
Source
“Complete Application – LTP & Membership Transfer form, and pay fees (listed on form)”
geoscientistsns.ca/sandbox/become-a-geoscientistEmail form to Registrar
Source
“Email completed form and fees payment receipt to Registrar”
geoscientistsns.ca/sandbox/become-a-geoscientistReceive 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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