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One factor that could affect your chances of gaining employment in British Columbia is whether or not you have the required certification or licensing for your occupation. The requirement to have your qualifications assessed depends on two factors: your occupation and where you obtained your qualifications. If you want to work in one of these regulated professions, you will need to be certified and registered for the occupation.
This process is managed by bodies called regulatory authorities. Each regulated occupation has different standards, and each one has a regulatory authority to establish and uphold these standards. The regulatory authorities will assess your qualifications for certification and registration. This is called the FQR assessment process.
A non-regulated occupation is a profession or trade for which there is no legal requirements or restriction on practice with regards to license, certificates, or registration. In non-regulated occupations, the employer decides whether or not your qualifications will be recognized. If you are interested in a non-regulated occupation, the employer may ask for an assessment of your education and credentials, as well as an assessment of your work experience.
To find out if your occupation is governed by a regulatory authority in BC click here.
Below you'll find resources for Canadian and BC regulatory authorities that monitor trades credential recognition and certifications, including ITA and the Red Seal. Also, we've included more information about further education options should you need additional training to advance in a certain field or position.
This list of organizations will help you learn more about Canadian and BC credential recognition, including ITA challenging exam procedures and Red Seal qualifications.
From developing your English language skills to provincial colleges, these links will help you learn more about your education options in British Columbia.
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