The short answer

Direct transfer

The page says holders of a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory complete an application form, and the division verifies their information and can provide an equivalency letter, with no additional exam or assessment mentioned.

Source
“If you have a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory, complete an application form.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq

Both provinces

Licensed in Northwest TerritoriesMoving to Newfoundland and Labrador
Licence status Voluntary certification Voluntary certification
Regulator Apprenticeship, Trades and Occupations Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Guide Machinist in Northwest Territories Machinist in Newfoundland and Labrador

Steps to transfer

  1. Complete application form

    Source
    “If you have a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory, complete an application form.”
    gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq
  2. Receive equivalency letter

    Source
    “The Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division will verify your information and provide an equivalency letter if you require one for your employer or a regulatory body.”
    gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division

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