Province comparison
Driving Instructor Licensing by Province
Licence status by province and territory
Boundaries simplified for display. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census boundary files.
- Licence required
- Not confirmed yet
- British Columbia: Not confirmed yet
- Alberta: Licence required
- Saskatchewan: Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba: Licence required
- Ontario: Not confirmed yet
- Quebec: Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick: Not confirmed yet
- 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
| Where | Licence status | Regulator | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Alberta | Licence required | Government of Alberta | Read the guide for Alberta |
| Saskatchewan | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Manitoba | Licence required | Manitoba Public Insurance (Driver Education Permit Unit) | Read the guide for Manitoba |
| Ontario | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| Quebec | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| New Brunswick | Not confirmed yet | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
What the Alberta guide lists
The Alberta guide lists no one-time fees and does not state a time for every step.
| Where | Routes | Exams | Language | Listed fees | Listed time | Median wage | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | — | knowledge and on-road driver training exams | — | Not listed | — | $21.16 an hour | Moderate (3 of 5) |
Moving between provinces
- Not stated (2)
All answers as a table
| Licensed in / moving to | Alberta | Manitoba |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Same place | Not stated, Alberta to Manitoba |
| Manitoba | Not stated, Manitoba to Alberta | Same place |
Demand and pay
Median wage
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.00 | $20.00 | $31.50 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $21.67 | $33.50 |
| Alberta | $15.57 | $21.16 | $34.07 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $26.67 | $32.00 |
| Manitoba | $17.14 | $22.98 | $34.31 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $20.00 | $35.00 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $20.00 | $28.50 |
| New Brunswick | $17.33 | $22.36 | $41.40 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.75 | $23.00 | $35.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50 | $25.00 | $28.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $20.00 | $28.00 |
| Yukon | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Northwest Territories | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Nunavut | $19.00 | $24.91 | $50.62 |
Job outlook
| Where | Outlook |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Alberta | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Good (4 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Ontario | Outlook not determined |
| Quebec | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Good (4 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Good (4 of 5) |
| Yukon | Outlook not determined |
| Northwest Territories | Outlook not determined |
| Nunavut | Outlook not determined |
Tools and tables
- Licence transfer checker Already licensed in one province? See what another province asks for.
- Roadmap builder Your steps, listed fees and time for one occupation and province.
- Language test scores Minimum IELTS, CELPIP and other scores, by occupation and province.
- Credential assessments Which regulators ask for an assessment of your education.
- Licensing exams Which exams each regulator asks for.
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