Optometrist Licence: Moving from Nova Scotia to Saskatchewan
The short answer
Direct transfer
Applicants licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction apply through the Labour Mobility process, which is much the same as the new applicant process except that letters of support are not required and entry to practice exam results are not required. Source
“For labour mobility applicants the process is much the same as above with the following exceptions: Letters of support are not required, Entry to practice exams may vary and results are not required”
optometrists.sk.ca/regulatory/licensing-requirements
Both provinces
| Licensed in Nova Scotia | Moving to Saskatchewan | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Nova Scotia College of Optometrists | Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists |
| Guide | Optometrist in Nova Scotia | Optometrist in Saskatchewan |
Steps to transfer
Complete the application
Source
“New members must complete the application (here) or found on the top right corner of our website to apply for a license with the SAO.”
optometrists.sk.ca/regulatory/licensing-requirementsProvide good standing certificates
Source
“Certificates/letters of good standing from ALL licensing bodies and jurisdictions in which the applicant is currently or has previously been licensed.”
optometrists.sk.ca/regulatory/licensing-requirements
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists
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