Social Worker Licence: Moving from Alberta to New Brunswick
The short answer
Direct transfer
Under Chapter 7 of the CFTA, a social worker certified in another Canadian province or territory and in good standing can be certified in New Brunswick without additional significant training, work experience, examination or assessment. Source
“if you have been certified by a provincial or territorial regulatory body to work in your occupation and are in good standing with them, Chapter 7 of the CFTA states that you can be certified for that occupation in another province or territory, without having to go through additional significant training, work experience, examination or assessment.”
www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_tra...
Both provinces
| Licensed in Alberta | Moving to New Brunswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Alberta College of Social Workers | The New Brunswick Association of Social Workers |
| Guide | Social worker in Alberta | Social worker in New Brunswick |
Steps to transfer
Contact destination regulatory body
Source
“Contact your destination regulatory body to get your application. Send the regulatory body your completed application, fees and required documents. The application process should not include the reassessment of your qualifications, testing or training.”
www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_tra...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with The New Brunswick Association of Social Workers
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