How to Become a Social Worker in New Brunswick
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with The New Brunswick Association of Social Workers to work as a social worker in New Brunswick or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- Not listed in the sources checked
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“Social Worker The New Brunswick Association of Social Workers”
From www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_tra..., checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
- Not stated by the regulator Check with The New Brunswick Association of Social Workers
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with The New Brunswick Association of Social Workers
Your roadmap
The steps are not listed yet.
Check the current steps with The New Brunswick Association of Social Workers.
Requirements
Not stated by the regulator Check with The New Brunswick Association of Social Workers
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
Under Chapter 7 of the CFTA, a social worker certified in another Canadian province or territory and in good standing can be certified in New Brunswick without additional significant training, work experience, examination or assessment. Source
“if you have been certified by a provincial or territorial regulatory body to work in your occupation and are in good standing with them, Chapter 7 of the CFTA states that you can be certified for that occupation in another province or territory, without having to go through additional significant training, work experience, examination or assessment.”
www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_tra...
Contact destination regulatory body
Source
“Contact your destination regulatory body to get your application. Send the regulatory body your completed application, fees and required documents. The application process should not include the reassessment of your qualifications, testing or training.”
www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_tra...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with The New Brunswick Association of Social Workers
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with The New Brunswick Association of Social Workers
Exams
Not stated by the regulator Check with The New Brunswick Association of Social Workers
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with The New Brunswick Association of Social Workers
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with The New Brunswick Association of Social Workers
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with The New Brunswick Association of Social Workers
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | $22.50 | $40.00 | $45.64 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Canada | $25.00 | $38.46 | $50.26 | — |
Social workers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Licence required
- Alberta Licence required
- Saskatchewan Licence required
- Manitoba Licence required
- Ontario Licence required
- Quebec Licence required
- Nova Scotia Licence required
- Prince Edward Island Licence required
- Newfoundland and Labrador Licence required
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Licence required
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Certified Occupations www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_tra... · fetched October 9, 2026
- Certified Workers www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_tra... · fetched October 9, 2026
- Credential Recognition Process www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_tra... · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a social worker in New Brunswick?
Yes. Registration with The New Brunswick Association of Social Workers is required to practise in New Brunswick.
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