The short answer

Extra steps

A registered apprentice from another province or territory may get credit for their training in Ontario, but must find a sponsor, apply to an Ontario apprenticeship program, and have Skilled Trades Ontario verify their out-of-province training.

Source
“If you’re a registered apprentice in another province or territory, you may get credit for your training in Ontario.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices

Both provinces

Licensed in British ColumbiaMoving to Ontario
Licence status Voluntary certification Voluntary certification
Regulator SkilledTradesBC Skilled Trades Ontario
Guide Instrumentation and control technician in British Columbia Instrumentation and control technician in Ontario

Steps to transfer

  1. Find a sponsor

    Source
    “1. Find a sponsor in Ontario.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
  2. Apply in Ontario

    Source
    “On your application you will need to check off the section of the form that you have completed training in another province.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
  3. Training verification

    Source
    “Skilled Trades Ontario will contact you to verify your out-of-province training after you have submitted your application.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices

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

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