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Machinist Licence: Moving from New Brunswick to Alberta

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The short answer

Extra steps

Machinists trained in other provinces can work in Alberta if they hold a certificate or license recognized by Alberta or have the skills and knowledge expected of an Alberta journeyperson, which means qualifying through the Trades Qualifier Program with a theory and practical exam.

Source
“Machinists trained in other provinces and territories can work in Alberta if they hold a certificate or license recognized by Alberta or have the skills and knowledge expected of a journeyperson certified in Alberta.”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/machinist

Both provinces

Licensed in New BrunswickMoving to Alberta
Licence status Voluntary certification Voluntary certification
Regulator New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Guide Machinist in New Brunswick Machinist in Alberta

Steps to transfer

  1. Submit recognized certificate

    Source
    “Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
    tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/015

  2. Pass theory and practical exams

    Source
    “Pass a theory exam. 3. Pass a practical exam ($115.00).”
    tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/015

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training

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