Forestry Technologist and Technician Licence: Moving from Alberta to British Columbia
The short answer
Direct transfer
Registered Professional Forest Technologists from Alberta or Saskatchewan may qualify for recognition as an RFT in BC with full practice rights, while applicants from other provinces must go through the RFT registration process. Source
“If you are a Registered Professional Forest Technologist from Alberta or Saskatchewan, you may qualify for recognition as a RFT in BC and be entitled to full practice rights in BC.”
fpbc.ca/transferring-forest-professional
Both provinces
| Licensed in Alberta | Moving to British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | — | Forest Professionals British Columbia |
| Guide | Forestry technologist and technician in Alberta | Forestry technologist and technician in British Columbia |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with Forest Professionals British Columbia
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Forest Professionals British Columbia
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