Regulated Occupations

Some occupations in B.C. are regulated. This means that specific qualifications and credentials are needed to work in these jobs. Visit regulated occupations in B.C. for a complete list and links to the qualifications and credentials that are needed.

Are you interested in apprenticeships in B.C.? Visit the Industry Training Authority website to learn more and see how you can qualify.

Financial support for apprenticeships is available through the Employment and Labour Market Services Division of the Ministry of Social Development.

Labour Mobility

Labour Mobility refers to the ability of workers to practice their trade or profession anywhere in Canada.

Visit the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website for more on how labour mobility regulations apply in Canada.

If you’re interested in working elsewhere in Canada, it is important to learn about the Red Seal Program. It encourages greater mobility through the standardization of provincial and territorial apprenticeship programs.

Foreign Credential Recognition

Are you a skilled immigrant looking for work? Visit the B.C. Foreign Credentials Recognition page on WelcomeBC. It explains how you can apply your training and education to work opportunities in B.C.

Wondering how you can gain credit for coursework you completed outside B.C.? Consult the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES).

Also visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for information on the assessment and recognition of foreign credentials.