Some occupations and trades are regulated in Alberta, which means you must have a license or certificate from a registration by a professional association or professional regulatory organization in order to work in those fields.
Following is a list of regulated occupations in Alberta ( 23 Nov, 2015, Government of Alberta www.AlbertaCanada.com):
Business, Finance, Administration & Management
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Accountant – Chartered Professional
- Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta
Chartered Professional Accountant Certification Process (PDF) -
Information Technology (IT) Professional
- Canadian Information Processing Society
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Local Government Manager
- Society of Local Government Managers
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Management Consultant
- Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Alberta
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Purchaser
- Supply Chain Management Association Alberta
Purchaser Certification Process (PDF) -
School Business Official
- Association of School Business Officials of Alberta
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Engineering, Architectural, Industrial & Natural Sciences
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Animal Health Technologist
- Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
Animal Health Technologist Registration Process (PDF) -
Architect
- Alberta Association of Architects
Architect Registration Process (PDF) -
Biologist
- Alberta Society of Professional Biologists
Biologist Registration Process (PDF) -
Chemist
- Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta
Chemist Registration Process (PDF) -
Community Planner
- Alberta Professional Planners Institute
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Electrical Contractor
- Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta
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Engineers
- Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta
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Engineering Technologist
- Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta
Mechanical Engineering Technologist Certification Process (PDF)
Electrical Engineering Technologist Certification Process (PDF) -
Geologist and Geophysicist
- Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta
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Interior Designer
- Alberta Association of Architects
Interior Designer Licensing Process (PDF) -
Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta
Mechanical Engineering Technician Certification Process (PDF) -
Power Engineer
- Alberta Boilers Safety Association
Power Engineer Certification Process (PDF) -
Pressure Welder
- Alberta Boilers Safety Association
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Veterinarian
- Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
Veterinarian Licensing Process (PDF)
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Health, Dental & Emergency Services
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Acupuncturist
- College & Association of Acupuncturists of Alberta
Acupuncturist Registration Process (PDF) -
Audiologist
- Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Audiologist Registration Process (PDF) -
Chiropractor
- Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors
Chiropractor Registration Process (PDF) -
Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist
- Alberta College of Combined Laboratory & X-Ray Technologists
Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist Registration Process (PDF) -
Dental Assistant
- College of Alberta Dental Assistants
Dental Assistant Registration Process (PDF)
Dental Hygienist
- College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta
Dental Hygienist Registration Process -
Dental Technologist / Technician
- College of Dental Technologists of Alberta
Dental Technologist / Technician Registration Process (PDF) -
Dentist
- Alberta Dental Association and College
Dentist Registration Process (PDF) -
Denturist
- College of Alberta Denturists
Denturist Registration Process (PDF) -
Dietitian / Registered Nutritionist
- College of Dietitians of Alberta
Dietitian Accreditation Process (PDF) -
Emergency Medical Personnel
- Alberta College of Paramedics
Emergency Medical Personnel Registration Process (PDF)
Hearing Aid Practitioner
- College of Hearing Aid Practitioners of Alberta
Hearing Aid Practitioner Registration Process (PDF) -
Medical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists
- Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Technologists
Electroneurophysiology Technologist Registration Process (PDF)
Magnetic Resonance Technologist Registration Process (PDF)
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Registration Process (PDF)
Radiation Therapist Registration Process (PDF)
Radiological Technologist Registration Process (PDF) -
Medical Laboratory Technologist
- College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta
Medical Laboratory Technologist Registration Process (PDF) -
Midwife
- College of Midwives of Alberta
Email: Alberta’s registrar for midwives
Nurse – Licensed Practical
- College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
Licensed Practical Nurse Accreditation Process (PDF) -
Nurse – Psychiatric
- College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta
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Nurse – Registered
- College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta
Registered Nurse Registration Process (PDF) -
Occupational Therapist
- Alberta College of Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapist Registration Process (PDF) -
Optician
- College of Opticians of Alberta
Optician Registration Process (PDF) -
Optometrist
- Alberta College of Optometrists
Optometrist Registration Process (PDF) -
Pharmacist
- Alberta College of Pharmacists
Pharmacist Registration Process (PDF) -
Physician / Surgeons
- College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta
General Practitioner / Family Physician Licensing Process (PDF)
Specialist Physician Licensing Process (PDF) -
Physiotherapist / Physical Therapist
- Physiotherapy Alberta – College + Association
Physical Therapist Registration Process (PDF) -
Podiatrist
- College of Podiatric Physicians of Alberta
Podiatrist Registration Process (PDF) -
Psychologist
- College of Alberta Psychologists
Psychologist Registration Process (PDF)
Respiratory Therapist
- College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta
Respiratory Therapist Registration Process (PDF) -
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Speech-Language Pathologist Registration Process (PDF)
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Land Use, Natural Resources & Realty
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Agrologist
- Alberta Institute of Agrologists
Agrologist Registration Process (PDF) -
Agrology Technologist
- Alberta Institute of Agrologists
Agrology Technologist Registration Process (PDF)
Forest Technologist
Forester
Land Agent
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Land Surveyors
- Alberta Land Surveyors’ Association
Land Surveyor Registration Process (PDF) -
Mortgage Associate
- Real Estate Council of Alberta
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Municipal Assessor
- Alberta Assessors’ Association
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Real Estate Appraiser
- Real Estate Council of Alberta
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Real Estate Associate/Broker
- Real Estate Council of Alberta
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Social, Legal, Education & Government
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Court / Shorthand
- Alberta Shorthand Reporters Association
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Early Childhood Educator
- Information for Child Care Staff and Operators
Early Childhood Educator Certification Process (PDF) -
Funeral Director and Embalmer
- Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board
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Home Economist / Human Ecologist
- Alberta Human Ecology and Home Economics Association
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Lawyer
- Law Society of Alberta
Lawyer Enrolment Process (PDF)
Social Worker
- Alberta College of Social Workers
Social Worker Registration Process (PDF) -
Teacher
- Teacher Certification in Alberta
Teacher Certification Process (PDF)
Source: Regulated occupations | Alberta Canada – Alberta, Canada
