Hairstylist Licence: Moving from Alberta to Nova Scotia
The short answer
Direct transfer
A worker certified for the occupation in one province or territory is recognized as qualified and certified in Nova Scotia when they apply, without further training or examinations. Source
“The purpose of Chapter 7 is to make sure that any worker who is certified for an occupation in one province or territory is recognized as qualified and certified for that occupation as soon as they apply in any other province or territory, without having to take further training or examinations.”
novascotia.ca/lae/RplLabourMobility/LM.asp
Both provinces
| Licensed in Alberta | Moving to Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Certification required | Certification required |
| Regulator | Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training | Nova Scotia Registered Barbers Association |
| Guide | Hairstylist in Alberta | Hairstylist in Nova Scotia |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Registered Barbers Association
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Registered Barbers Association
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