The term “regulated occupation” is not defined in the CFTA. The CFTA defines an “occupation” as “a set of jobs that, with some variation, are similar in their main tasks or duties or in the type of work performed.” For the purposes of the guidance on this website, a regulated occupation is a profession or skilled trade (with or without Red Seal endorsement) that is covered under a province or territory’s legislation (acts, regulations, codes, rules, etc.) and overseen by a regulatory authority for public protection. A regulatory authority defines what a worker can and cannot do as part of their work and what title they can use. Doctors, engineers, welders, roofers, industrial mechanics, and electricians are all examples of certified workers in regulated occupations.

In some cases, an occupation may be regulated in some provinces and territories but not in others. Psychotherapists are an example of this.

Contact your  Labour Mobility Coordinator if you are unsure whether your occupation is regulated in a specific province or territory.