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Cook Licence: Moving from Manitoba to Alberta

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The short answer

Extra steps

Cooks trained in other provinces can work in Alberta if they hold a recognized certificate or have journeyperson-level skills, and the Recognized Credentials Program requires submitting the certificate and passing a theory exam.

Source
“Cooks trained in other provinces and territories can work in Alberta if they hold a certificate or license recognized by Alberta or have the skills and knowledge expected of a journeyperson certified in Alberta.”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/cook

Both provinces

Licensed in ManitobaMoving to Alberta
Licence status Voluntary certification Voluntary certification
Regulator Apprenticeship Manitoba Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Guide Cook in Manitoba Cook in Alberta

Steps to transfer

  1. Submit recognized certificate

    Source
    “1. Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
    tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/018

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training

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