The short answer

Direct transfer

If you hold a security worker licence in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba or Ontario, that licence qualifies you for a full B.C. security guard licence, but you are still required to be licensed in B.C. to work here.

Source
“If you have a licence from another province, you still need a B.C. licence to work here.”
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/business/security-se...

Both provinces

Licensed in SaskatchewanMoving to British Columbia
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice Security Industry Licensing
Guide Security guard in Saskatchewan Security guard in British Columbia

Steps to transfer

Not stated by the regulator Check with Security Industry Licensing

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Security Industry Licensing

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