Forester Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Nova Scotia
The short answer
Direct transfer
A forester already registered in another Canadian jurisdiction can transfer their professional membership under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and, as a Transferring Forester, only needs to pass a jurisprudence exam. Source
“iii) be transferring their professional membership from one jurisdiction to another under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement ... Transferring Forester - a successful applicant that has already received professional membership from another jurisdiction in Canada.”
rpfans.ca/membership-requirements.php
Both provinces
| Licensed in British Columbia | Moving to Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Forest Professionals British Columbia | Registered Professional Foresters Association of Nova Scotia |
| Guide | Forester in British Columbia | Forester in Nova Scotia |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with Registered Professional Foresters Association of Nova Scotia
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Registered Professional Foresters Association of Nova Scotia
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