Security Guard Licence: Moving from Ontario to British Columbia
The short answer
Direct transfer
If you hold a security worker licence in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba or Ontario, that licence qualifies you for a full B.C. security guard licence, but you are still required to be licensed in B.C. to work here. Source
“If you have a licence from another province, you still need a B.C. licence to work here.”
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/business/security-se...
Both provinces
| Licensed in Ontario | Moving to British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Ministry of the Solicitor General | Security Industry Licensing |
| Guide | Security guard in Ontario | Security guard in British Columbia |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with Security Industry Licensing
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Security Industry Licensing
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