The short answer

Direct transfer

SkilledTradesBC recognizes a Certificate of Qualification from a trade board in another Canadian province or territory, and you will not have to re-certify or get a re-issued certificate.

Source
“If you hold a Certificate of Qualification from a trade board in Canada, SkilledTradesBC will recognize it. You will not have to re-certify or get a re-issued certificate.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/labour-mobility

Both provinces

Licensed in Northwest TerritoriesMoving to British Columbia
Licence status Voluntary certification Certification required
Regulator Apprenticeship, Trades and Occupations SkilledTradesBC
Guide Steamfitter-Pipefitter in Northwest Territories Steamfitter-Pipefitter in British Columbia

Steps to transfer

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Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC

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