Steamfitter-Pipefitter Licence: Moving from Ontario to Quebec
The short answer
Direct transfer
Workers who have obtained the Red Seal endorsement have their skills in this trade recognized and may apply for a competency certificate from the CCQ without retaking an examination. Source
“Workers who have obtained the Red Seal endorsement have their skills in this trade recognized and may apply for a competency certificate from the CCQ’s Customer Services by mail or by going to one of the regional offices.”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/sceau-rouge
Both provinces
| Licensed in Ontario | Moving to Quebec | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Certification required | Certification required |
| Regulator | Skilled Trades Ontario | Commission de la construction du Québec |
| Guide | Steamfitter-Pipefitter in Ontario | Steamfitter-Pipefitter in Quebec |
Steps to transfer
Apply for competency certificate
Source
“Workers who have obtained the Red Seal endorsement have their skills in this trade recognized and may apply for a competency certificate from the CCQ’s Customer Services by mail or by going to one of the regional offices.”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/sceau-rouge
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Commission de la construction du Québec
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