The short answer

Extra steps

If you hold a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta you must submit a copy of it and pass a theory exam to be certified.

Source
“1. Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0084

Both provinces

Licensed in New BrunswickMoving to Alberta
Licence status Voluntary certification Certification required
Regulator New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Guide Gasfitter - Class B in New Brunswick Gasfitter - Class B in Alberta

Steps to transfer

  1. Submit recognized trade certificate

    Source
    “1. Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
    tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/0084

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

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