Province comparison
Medical Laboratory Technologist 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: Licence required
- Manitoba: Licence required
- Ontario: Licence required
- Quebec: Licence required
- New Brunswick: Licence required
- Nova Scotia: Licence required
- Prince Edward Island: Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Licence required
- Yukon: Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories: Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut: Not confirmed yet
Compare the provinces
Listed one-time fees
| Where | Fees | No-fee steps |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $75 | 3 |
| Saskatchewan | Not listed | 3 |
| Manitoba | $100 | 6 |
| Ontario | Not listed | 8 |
| Quebec | Not listed | 4 |
| New Brunswick | Not listed | 4 |
| Nova Scotia | Not listed | 3 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Not listed | 5 |
Listed time
Time not stated for every step: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Side by side
| Where | Routes | Exams | Language | Listed fees | Listed time | Median wage | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | CMLTA Jurisprudence Examination, CAMLPR assessments | — | $75 (Trained outside Canada) | — | $45.79 an hour | Very good (5 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | CAMLPR entry to practice examination(s), CAMLPR field-of-practice examination(s), CSMLS examination(s) | — | Not listed | — | $38.00 an hour | Very good (5 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | CAMLPR Field of Practice exam, CAMLPR Entry to Practice Examinations, CMLTM Jurisprudence eLearning Modules | — | $100 (Trained outside Canada) | — | $38.00 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| Ontario | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) MLT exam, Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professional Regulators (CAMLPR) MLT Field(s) of practice examination(s) | — | Not listed | — | $42.00 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| Quebec | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | — | — | Not listed | 3 months (partial) | $35.00 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | CAMLPR entry-to-practice examination, CSMLS entry-to-practice examination, Québec MLT Ministerial exam | — | Not listed | — | $35.78 an hour | Very good (5 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | MLT national exam, national certification exam | — | Not listed | — | $35.00 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Trained in Canada, Licensed in another province, Trained outside Canada | National Certification Exam, national certification examination, CSMLS MLT exam, CAMLPR MLT field(s) of practice exam | — | Not listed | 1.6 months (partial) | $38.00 an hour | Good (4 of 5) |
Moving between provinces
- Direct transfer (35)
- Extra steps (7)
- Not stated (14)
All answers as a table
Demand and pay
Median wage
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $25.13 | $39.00 | $49.00 |
| British Columbia | $30.00 | $41.00 | $45.90 |
| Alberta | $25.00 | $45.79 | $50.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $32.00 | $38.00 | $44.90 |
| Manitoba | $36.00 | $38.00 | $41.00 |
| Ontario | $23.00 | $42.00 | $50.00 |
| Quebec | $29.72 | $35.00 | $40.00 |
| New Brunswick | $30.50 | $35.78 | $44.95 |
| Nova Scotia | $30.00 | $35.00 | $42.56 |
| Prince Edward Island | $17.00 | $37.57 | $41.75 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $32.00 | $38.00 | $42.10 |
| Yukon | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Northwest Territories | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Nunavut | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Job outlook
| Where | Outlook |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | Good (4 of 5) |
| Alberta | Very good (5 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Very good (5 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Good (4 of 5) |
| Ontario | Good (4 of 5) |
| Quebec | Good (4 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Very good (5 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Good (4 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | Good (4 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
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- 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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