Employment and Social Development Canada — How to Become an Apprentice
Federal guidance on becoming an apprentice in Canada; the training agreement itself is registered with the provincial or territorial apprenticeship authority.
Verified 2026-11-02
Directory
Apprenticeship Authorities Directory
Apprenticeship authorities across Canada in one verified listing — federal guidance plus the provincial and territorial authorities, each linked to its official page.
13 verified listings · last refreshed 2026-11-14
An apprenticeship is registered with the province or territory, not with the federal government: the federal page explains the steps, and each provincial or territorial authority is the body that registers the training agreement. This directory lists the authority for each jurisdiction, so you can start from the official page that governs you.
Nunavut is not listed: no Government of Nunavut apprenticeship landing page could be verified at build time. Quebec's entry covers compulsory qualification certificates for regulated vocations only, as that is what the verified Quebec page covers. Entries are re-checked on the Second Pass volatile schedule.
Canada-wide
British Columbia
SkilledTradesBC
SkilledTradesBC, the authority that issues trade credentials in British Columbia, and the starting point for an apprenticeship in the province.
Verified 2026-11-02
Alberta
Apprenticeship and Industry Training
How to become an apprentice in Alberta through Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT).
Verified 2026-11-02
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC), which administers apprenticeship and trade certification in Saskatchewan.
Verified 2026-11-02
Manitoba
Apprenticeship Manitoba
Apprenticeship Manitoba, which provides apprenticeship programs for more than 50 designated trades in the province.
Verified 2026-11-02
Ontario
Skilled Trades Ontario
Skilled Trades Ontario, the agency for more than 140 skilled trades in Ontario, and the starting point for an apprenticeship in the province.
Verified 2026-11-02
Quebec
Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
How to obtain a compulsory qualification certificate, including an apprentice card, for a regulated vocation in Quebec.
Verified 2026-11-02
New Brunswick
Skilled Trades NB
Apprenticeship and certification in New Brunswick, administered through Skilled Trades NB under the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act.
Verified 2026-11-02
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency's home page, the starting point for apprenticeship in Nova Scotia.
Verified 2026-11-02
Prince Edward Island
Apprenticeship Program — Government of Prince Edward Island
The Government of Prince Edward Island's apprenticeship program page, with the Apprenticeship Training Officer as the contact.
Verified 2026-11-02
Newfoundland and Labrador
Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Newfoundland and Labrador's Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division, including how to register as an apprentice.
Verified 2026-11-02
Yukon
Government of Yukon — Apprenticeship Program
The Government of Yukon's apprenticeship program, supporting people pursuing a career in the trades across 40 designated trades.
Verified 2026-11-02
Northwest Territories
Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification (ATOC) Program
The Northwest Territories Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification (ATOC) Program, administered by the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, covering 43 designated trades and 17 occupations.
Verified 2026-11-02
Recheck: entries are re-verified on the Second Pass volatile schedule. Nunavut omitted — no apprenticeship page verified at build time.