Trades Examinations, Certification and Licensing

Inspection and Technical Services (ITS) is responsible for the examination, certification, and licensing of individuals performing regulated work—such as installation, maintenance, or alteration, etc. for various equipment, devices, or systems.

ITS issues the following licences and certificates:

  • Power Engineer Certificates and Licences
    (This now also includes the newly introduced Ice Facility Operator Class Certificate.)
  • Journeyperson Electrician Licences
  • Limited Specialized Trade Electricians’ Licences
  • Gas and Oil Installer Licences
  • Pressure Welding Licences

See the Trades Examinations, Certifications, and Licensing - Eligibility, Required Documentation and Appeals Bulletin ITS 21-038 before submitting an examination application Bulletins, Guides & Forms.

 

Licence Renewal

Licence renewal notices are sent by mail via Canada Post. If your licence has expired or you didn't receive a renewal notice, please download and complete the ITS CS Form 14 - Licence Renewal Form from the Bulletins, Guides & Forms page, then submit it as instructed.

The Online Payment Form is available at https://forms.gov.mb.ca/itsop/.

To update your contact information, complete the form and email to ITSTrades@gov.mb.ca.

 

Examination Syllabus

Provincial Examination syllabi, including the new Ice Facility Operator syllabus, are available on the Bulletins, Guides & Forms page. See ITS CS Guides 1 - 11.

1st - 5th Class, Refrigeration Operator, Special Steam Powered Traction Engine Operator Syllabi are available on the SOPEEC website.

 

Examination Schedule

See the Examination Schedule for available dates and locations of upcoming examination sittings.

ITS Exam Schedule 2025

 

Apply for an Exam/Testing

Complete and submit the Examination application form related to your industry which are available on the Bulletins, Guides & Forms page. See ITS 21-038 for additional application requirements. Proof of prior experience or education may be required in order to be eligible. Include all necessary documentation to avoid delays in processing.

  • Power Engineer Examination Application Form
  • Gas Fitter and Oil Burner Examination Form
  • Limited Specialized Trade Electrician's Examination Application Form
  • Pressure Welding Testing and Licensing Bulletin

 

Apply for a Licence

You may apply for a licence or certificate when you:

  • have received a passing mark on an exam administered by ITS
  • have successfully completed pressure welding performance qualification testing at a recognized test facility
  • have successfully completed a program recognized by ITS
  • are seeking recognition from another jurisdiction
  • are requesting to reinstate a previously held licence or certificate

Complete the licence/certificate application form related to your industry and submit to ITS available on the Bulletins, Guides & Forms page.

  • Power Engineer Licence Application
  • Gas and Oil Licence Application
  • Electrical Licence Application
  • Welders Licence Application

 

Payment Methods

Accepted payment methods include: credit card, cheque and money orders.

  • Credit Card Payment sent by mail.
  • Cheque or Money Order payable to the Minister of Finance sent by mail to:
    • Inspection and Technical Services
      508-401 York Avenue
      Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P8