Water and Wastewater Operator Licence: Moving from Nova Scotia to Alberta
The short answer
Direct transfer
Alberta has matched water and wastewater operator certifications with CFTA standards so that Canadian operators can easily transfer professional certifications and work in equivalent positions in Alberta, except Quebec. Source
“Alberta has matched water and wastewater operator certifications with CFTA standards so that Canadian operators can easily transfer professional certifications and work in equivalent positions in Alberta (except Quebec).”
alberta.ca/leading-the-way-on-interprovincial-trade
Both provinces
| Licensed in Nova Scotia | Moving to Alberta | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Certification required | Certification required |
| Regulator | — | Alberta Environment and Parks |
| Guide | Water and wastewater operator in Nova Scotia | Water and wastewater operator in Alberta |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Environment and Parks
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Environment and Parks
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