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Industrial Electrician Licence: Moving from Quebec to Alberta

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The short answer

Extra steps

If you hold a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta you are authorized to work in the full scope of the trade, but to receive an Alberta Journeyperson Certificate through the Recognized Credentials Program you must submit your certificate and pass a theory exam.

Source
“1. Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta. 2. Pass a theory exam.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/003

Both provinces

Licensed in QuebecMoving to Alberta
Licence status Certification required Certification required
Regulator Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Guide Industrial electrician in Quebec Industrial electrician in Alberta

Steps to transfer

  1. Submit a recognized trade certificate

    Source
    “1. Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
    tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/003

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