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 for an Ontario apprenticeship, 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 New BrunswickMoving to Ontario
Licence status Voluntary certification Voluntary certification
Regulator New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Skilled Trades Ontario
Guide Insulator (heat and frost) in New Brunswick Insulator (heat and frost) in Ontario

Steps to transfer

  1. Find a sponsor in Ontario

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

    Source
    “Apply for an apprenticeship program in Ontario.”
    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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