Tower Crane Operator Licence: Moving from Nova Scotia to Ontario
The short answer
Extra steps
A registered apprentice from another province or territory may get credit for their training in Ontario but must find a sponsor, apply for an Ontario apprenticeship and have their out-of-province training verified. Source
“If you’re a registered apprentice in another province or territory, you may get credit for your training in Ontario.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
Both provinces
| Licensed in Nova Scotia | Moving to Ontario | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Certification required | Certification required |
| Regulator | Nova Scotia Labour, Skills and Immigration – Technical Safety Division (Crane Operators) | Skilled Trades Ontario |
| Guide | Tower crane operator in Nova Scotia | Tower crane operator in Ontario |
Steps to transfer
Find a sponsor in Ontario
Apply for an apprenticeship
Source
“Apply for an apprenticeship program in Ontario.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprenticesVerification of prior training
Source
“Skilled Trades Ontario will contact you to verify your out-of-province training after you have submitted your application.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
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