How to Become a Career Development Practitioner and Career Counsellor in New Brunswick
Do you need a licence?
Title protected
Registration is needed to use the title Licensed career counsellor in New Brunswick. The work itself does not need a licence.
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- Licensed career counsellor
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“Certification is voluntary. There is no need to be certified in order to practice as a CDP.”
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At a glance
- Licence status
- Title protected See the source
- Routes
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- Licensed in another province: 2 steps (1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total)
- Annual fees
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- NBCDA Membership (one year): $100
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“o $100 NBCDA Membership (one year)”
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- NBCDA Membership (one year): $100
Your roadmap
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Licensed in another province
0 of 2 done
- 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
- 1 step without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $100
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The applicant provides proof of a valid Career Development Certification from another province.
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“If a candidate is in possession of a valid Career Development Certification from another Province NBCDA Certification will automatically be granted once the proof of this certification is provided.”
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The applicant pays the reduced initial application fee of $75 instead of $150.
- Certificate Application Fee: $75 (holder of Certification from another Province)
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“o $75 Certificate Application Fee (IAEVG/EVGP Certificate holder, or holder of Certification from another Province)”
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“The initial application fee will be $75 instead of $150 in these cases.”
nbcdag-gadcnben.weebly.com/certification-criteria-for-career-develo... - Certificate Application Fee: $75 (holder of Certification from another Province)
Listed fees for this route
1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total.
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.
- NBCDA Membership (one year): $100
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“o $100 NBCDA Membership (one year)”
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Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Certificate Application Fee: $150
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“o $150 Certificate Application Fee”
nbcdag-gadcnben.weebly.com/certification-criteria-for-career-develo... - renewal fee: $75 (after 3 years, when applying to renew Certification)
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“Please note there is a $75.00 renewal fee after 3 years.”
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Requirements
Education
Applicants must have a Masters degree in a Social Sciences field, a bachelor degree in Social Sciences, a bachelor degree in a non-Social Sciences field, or a Diploma/Certificate in Career Development from a recognized post-secondary institution, depending on the amount of work experience they have.
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“A Masters degree in a Social Sciences field with a minimum of 1 year work experience (1750 hours) in a Career Development field within the past 3 years”
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Good character
Applicants must certify that they have not been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted and that would have contravened the Code of Ethics of the Canadian Standards and Guidelines for Career Development Practitioners.
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“Candidates must certify that they have not been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has NOT been granted AND that would have contravened the Code of Ethics of the Canadian Standards and Guidelines for Career Development Practitioners”
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Residency
Applicants must indicate that they are employed in New Brunswick, employed in more than one province and residing in New Brunswick, not currently employed in the field but intending to work in New Brunswick, or applying from a province with an agreement with CCPA.
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“Candidates must indicate that they fall in one of the following categories:”
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Other
Applicants must complete compulsory training consisting of three career development courses, including a theory course, an ethics course, and an elective.
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“If you DO NOT have the previous courses from PETL/CCDF, you need 3 courses in career development:”
nbcdag-gadcnben.weebly.com/certification-criteria-for-career-develo...Applicants must be a member of NBCDA or an equivalent Career Development Association.
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“Membership in NBCDA or an equivalent Career Development Association is required.”
nbcdag-gadcnben.weebly.com/certification-criteria-for-career-develo...Applicants must agree to abide by the Code of Ethics of the Canadian Standards and Guidelines for Career Development Practitioners.
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“Candidates must agree to abide by the “ Code of Ethics” of the Canadian Standards and Guidelines for Career Development Practitioners”
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Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
A candidate with a valid Career Development Certification from another province is automatically granted NBCDA Certification once proof of that certification is provided. Source
“If a candidate is in possession of a valid Career Development Certification from another Province NBCDA Certification will automatically be granted once the proof of this certification is provided.”
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Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with NBCDA
Credential assessment
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Exams
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Language tests
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Canadian experience
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Supervised practice
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Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | $24.75 | $35.25 | $45.00 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Canada | $22.56 | $29.95 | $43.41 | — |
Career development practitioners and career counsellors in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Title protected
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Compare career development practitioner and career counsellor licensing across Canada
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- Certification nbcdag-gadcnben.weebly.com/certification.html · fetched October 11, 2026
- Certification Criteria for Career Development Practitioners nbcdag-gadcnben.weebly.com/certification-criteria-for-career-develo... · fetched October 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a career development practitioner and career counsellor in New Brunswick?
No. Only the title is protected in New Brunswick. Registration with the New Brunswick Career Development Association is needed to use the title Licensed career counsellor.
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