Roofer Licence: Moving from Nova Scotia to Ontario
The short answer
Not stated
The page says holders of a certificate, licence or credential from another Canadian province or territory must use the PDF Canadian Certificate Holder application form and email or mail it to Skilled Trades Ontario, and once approved a Certificate of Qualification is issued, but it does not state whether an exam or competence assessment is required. Source
“If you have a certificate, license or credential from another Canadian province or territory and would like to obtain an Ontario Certificate of Qualification, please note that the Canadian certificate holder application is currently not available through the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
Both provinces
| Licensed in Nova Scotia | Moving to Ontario | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Voluntary certification | Voluntary certification |
| Regulator | Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency | Skilled Trades Ontario |
| Guide | Roofer in Nova Scotia | Roofer in Ontario |
Steps to transfer
Review the application guide
Source
“Review the Canadian Certificate Holder Guide and Form and follow the application instructions.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portalSubmit the application
Source
“You must use the PDF application form and email or mail your application to Skilled Trades Ontario.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
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