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Optician Licence: Moving from Saskatchewan to New Brunswick

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The short answer

Direct transfer

An applicant currently licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction can be granted licensure in New Brunswick by submitting an application, a letter of good standing, a copy of their current licence, fees, a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and a photo, without retaking the entry-to-practice exam.

Source
“2. Applicant is currently licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction”
opticiansnb.com/registering-as-an-optician

Both provinces

Licensed in SaskatchewanMoving to New Brunswick
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator Saskatchewan College of Opticians Opticians' Association of New Brunswick
Guide Optician in Saskatchewan Optician in New Brunswick

Steps to transfer

  1. Request an application

    Source
    “To Register in NB Request an application”
    opticiansnb.com/registering-as-an-optician

  2. Arrange a letter of good standing

    Source
    “Request that a letter of good standing be sent by email, from the Optician’s Association, in the province in which you are currently licensed, to OANB at:[email protected]”
    opticiansnb.com/registering-as-an-optician

  3. Submit documents and fees

    Source
    “Submit a copy of your current license with your application - Submit payment form and fees: Eyeglasses only: $545.00, Eyeglasses with contact lenses certifications: $580.00 Practicing License, Non-Practicing: $136.00 - Submit a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening - Provide head & shoulders photo (PDF) for mandatory Photo ID card”
    opticiansnb.com/registering-as-an-optician

  4. Council approval and licence issuance

    Source
    “Once your application, documents, fee payment and photo are received, your application will be presented to the OANB Council for approval. Upon approval you will be issued a license number, NB License certificate and a photo ID.”
    opticiansnb.com/registering-as-an-optician

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Opticians' Association of New Brunswick

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