What is a non-regulated occupation?
A non-regulated occupation is a profession or trade with no legal requirement or restriction on practice. No licences, certificates or registration are required. Most occupations in Canada fall into this category. For some non-regulated occupations, certification or registration with a professional body is available to applicants on a voluntary basis. Applicants for non-regulated occupations must demonstrate to their potential employers that they possess the academic qualifications, experience and training required for the job. Even when an occupation is not regulated, employers can still require that an applicant for a job be registered, licensed or certified with a professional association. To find the professional association for your occupation, search the Working in Canada tool.
