Certificate of Qualification Recognition (AIT)

The Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) ensures that qualified workers in one province/territory are granted access to similar employment opportunities in other Canadian jurisdictions. This section will provide you with information about your eligibility to work in Manitoba if you hold a provincial/territorial certificate of qualification in a trade that is considered compulsory in Manitoba.

Eligibility
List of Approved Certificates & Jurisdictions
List of Denied Certificates & Jurisdictions
How to Apply for AIT Recognition
How to obtain your Red Seal Interprovincial Certification (if you hold a provincial/territorial certificate)

Eligibility:
Compulsory trades in Manitoba require workers to be a certified journeyperson or registered apprentice. If you hold a provincial/territorial certificate of qualification from a different Canadian jurisdiction and wish to be able to work in a compulsory trade in Manitoba, you will only be permitted to work if;

1. You have a Red Seal endorsement on your certified trade, or
   
2. You hold a valid provincial/territorial Certificate of Qualification covering similar scope of trade to Manitoba’s Certificate of Qualification and any required permit/license*

If the provincial/territorial trade certificate is not on the list of Manitoba approved certificates, an application is required. See How to Apply.

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List of approved provincial/territorial Certificates of Qualification covering similar scope of trade to Manitoba’s Certificate of Qualification:

Province	Certificate of Qualification Recognition (AIT)	Equivalent Manitoba Compulsory Trade	Additional Permits/Licesnes
Alberta	Crane and Hositing Equipment Operator (Mobile Crane)	Crane Operator Branch #1	None
Alberta	Electrician (Provincial)	Construction Electrician	Yes, license information
British Columbia	Stiff Boom Truck Crane Operator (40 tonnes and under)	Boom Truck Hoist Operator	None
British Columbia	Tower Crane Operator	Tower Crane Operator	None
British Columbia	Hairstylist	Hairstylist	Yes, permit application -Attach copy of Certificate of Qualification and Consent to Release Personal Information Form from issuing province
Ontario	Industrial Electrician (Provincial)	Industrial Electrician	Yes, license information
	Hairstylist (Certificate)	Hairstylist	Yes, permit application -Attach copy of Certificate of Qualification and Consent to Release Personal Information Form from issuing province
Quebec	Crane Operator	Boom Truck Hoist Operator	None
Quebec	Mobile Crane Operator	Mobile Crane Operator	None
Quebec	Tower Crane Operator	Tower Crane Operator	None
Nova Scotia	Mobile Crane Operator - Class 1	Crane Operator Branch #1	None
Nova Scotia	Mobile Crane Operator (Class A)	Mobile Crane Operator	None
Nova Scotia	Mobile Crane Operator - Class II or Class B	Manitoba Crane Operator Branch #1	None
Saskatchewan	Hairstylist	Hairstylist	Yes, permit application -Attach copy of Certificate of Qualification and Consent to Release Personal Information Form from issuing province
Military	Refrigeration & Mechanical Technician (QL5)	Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic	Yes, license information
Military	Plumbing & Heating Technician (QL5)	Plumber	Yes, license information
Military	Construction Technician (QL5)	Carpenter	None
Military	Electrical Distribution Technician (QL5)	Construction Electrician	Yes, license information
Military	Cook (QL5)	Cook	None
Military	Military Vehicle Technician (QL5)	Automotive Service Technician Heavy Duty Equipment Technician	None

*Note: Although a provincial/territorial Certificate of Qualification may be recognized in Manitoba, if
that same trade is considered an interprovincial (Red Seal) trade in Manitoba, the provincial/territorial certificate holder has the option to challenge the interprovincial exam.

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List of denied provincial/territorial Certificate of Qualifications. These certificates do not cover similar scope of trade to Manitoba’s Certificate of Qualification:

Province	Certificates of Qualification Denied for AIT
NONE CURRENTLY

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How to Apply for AIT Recognition:
Certificate of Qualification Recognition is granted if the scope of the provincial/territorial trade has a high level of commonality with the designated compulsory trade in Manitoba. The approved list above outlines the trades and jurisdictions which are currently similar in scope of trade and require no further application in order to work in Manitoba*. The denied list outlines any provincial/territorial certificates that are not approved.  If your trade and jurisdiction are not on either of the lists, please complete and submit the Certificate of Qualification Recognition Application (there is no fee to apply).

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*Important-In some compulsory trade occupations, an additional permit/license may be required.