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Utility Arborist Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Ontario

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The short answer

Not stated

The pages say holders of a certificate, licence or credential from another Canadian province or territory must use a PDF application form to obtain an Ontario Certificate of Qualification, but they do not state whether the entry-to-practice exam or a competence assessment can be skipped.

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 British ColumbiaMoving to Ontario
Licence status Voluntary certification Voluntary certification
Regulator SkilledTradesBC Skilled Trades Ontario
Guide Utility arborist in British Columbia Utility arborist in Ontario

Steps to transfer

  1. Apply using PDF form

    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. You must use the PDF application form and email or mail your application to Skilled Trades Ontario.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

  2. Follow application instructions

    Source
    “1. Review the Canadian Certificate Holder Guide and Form and follow the application instructions.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario

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