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Painter and Decorator Licence: Moving from Ontario to Alberta

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The short answer

Extra steps

Tradespeople from other provinces can qualify through the Recognized Credentials Program by submitting a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta and passing a theory exam.

Source
“Recognized Credentials Program 1. Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta. 2. Pass a theory exam.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/004

Both provinces

Licensed in OntarioMoving to Alberta
Licence status Voluntary certification Voluntary certification
Regulator Skilled Trades Ontario Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Guide Painter and decorator in Ontario Painter and decorator 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/004

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

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