Power Engineer Licence: Moving from Nova Scotia to Alberta
The short answer
Extra steps
Holders of a valid out-of-province power engineer certificate can apply to transfer it to Alberta for the same scope of practice, but must complete application form AB-130, pay the certificate transfer fee, and pass the ABSA Out of Province Transfer examination. Source
“The holder of a valid out-of-province standardized power engineer’s certificate can apply to transfer their certificate to Alberta to obtain a certificate for the same scope of practice as authorized by the transferred certificate.”
absa.ca/examination-and-certification/power-engineers/out-of-provin...
Both provinces
| Licensed in Nova Scotia | Moving to Alberta | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Certification required | Certification required |
| Regulator | Technical Safety Division, Nova Scotia Labour, Skills and Immigration | Alberta Boilers Safety Association |
| Guide | Power engineer in Nova Scotia | Power engineer in Alberta |
Steps to transfer
Submit AB-130 application
Source
“The applicant is required to complete application form AB-130 , pay the certificate transfer fee, and complete the transfer examination.”
absa.ca/examination-and-certification/power-engineers/out-of-provin...Pay transfer fee
Source
“The applicant is required to complete application form AB-130 , pay the certificate transfer fee, and complete the transfer examination.”
absa.ca/examination-and-certification/power-engineers/out-of-provin...Pass transfer examination
Source
“All applicants who are transferring their certification to Alberta must challenge and pass the ABSA Out of Province Transfer examination.”
absa.ca/examination-and-certification/power-engineers/out-of-provin...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with ABSA
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