The short answer

Not stated

The pages only state that out-of-province apprentices working temporarily in Nova Scotia do not have to register again, and do not state how a welder already licensed in another Canadian province or territory registers in Nova Scotia.

Source
“If you are an Out-of-province/territory apprentice planning to work TEMPORARILY in Nova Scotia: Make sure you carry your apprentice ID card. You do NOT have to register again in Nova Scotia. There are no further requirements for you to be able to work as an apprentice in Nova Scotia.”
nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/labour-mobility/apprentice-mobility

Both provinces

Licensed in NunavutMoving to Nova Scotia
Licence status Voluntary certification Voluntary certification
Regulator Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupations Certification Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
Guide Welder in Nunavut Welder in Nova Scotia

Steps to transfer

Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency

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