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Professional Engineer Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Alberta
The short answer
Not stated
The pages say applicants registered in another Canadian jurisdiction apply through the Interprovincial Mobility Application, but do not state whether they can register without retaking exams or assessments. Source
“If you are currently registered to practise in another Canadian jurisdiction, please apply for licensure through the Interprovincial Mobility Application (IPMA).”
apega.ca/members/changes/return-to-practice
Both provinces
| Licensed in British Columbia | Moving to Alberta | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Engineers and Geoscientists BC | Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta |
| Guide | Professional engineer in British Columbia | Professional engineer in Alberta |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with APEGA
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with APEGA
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