The short answer

Extra steps

Certificate holders from another Canadian jurisdiction may obtain a Red Seal Endorsement by submitting an exam application, a photocopy of their Certificate of Qualification and a $120 out-of-province assessment fee.

Source
“If you hold a Certificate in a skilled trade outside of B.C. from another provincial apprenticeship authority or Canadian jurisdiction, you may be eligible to obtain a Red Seal Endorsement.”
skilledtradesbc.ca/canadian-and-military-certificate-holders

Both provinces

Licensed in OntarioMoving to British Columbia
Licence status Certification required Voluntary certification
Regulator Skilled Trades Ontario SkilledTradesBC
Guide Transport trailer technician in Ontario Transport trailer technician in British Columbia

Steps to transfer

  1. Submit documents and fee

    Source
    “Please submit the following documents to Customer Service: - Exam Application - A photocopy of your Certificate of Qualification - $120 out-of-province assessment fee.”
    skilledtradesbc.ca/canadian-and-military-certificate-holders

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with SkilledTradesBC

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