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Where do I find information about my profession?
Is there a demand for my trade or profession in Calgary?

What are: Regulated Occupations?
What are: Non-Regulated Occupations?
What do I need to re-start working in my trade or profession?
Practical Tips: Before Arriving to Canda
Practical Tips: After Arriving to Canada
What do Calgary employers expect beyond technical skills?
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Occupations in professions and trades that do not impact directly on the safety of the public are considered non-regulated. For non-regulated occupations there are professional and occupational associations established to develop standards of practice and education requirements for individual members who work in that occupation.

In non-regulated professions and trades it is important to understand that these associations have an advisory role without any legal power to impose restrictions on who can practice in Alberta in a non-regulated profession or trade. These associations provide networking opportunities for their members and develop specialized seminars and courses for training and upgrading.

Interested in reading more about regulated and non-regulated occupations? Please read the Fact Sheet 2 � Assessment and recognition of credentials for the purpose of employment in Canada 

Is my occupation regulated or non-regulated in Alberta? What organization do I need to contact? You can find answers to these questions at the following websites of the Government of Alberta:
*Certification and Registration Bodies for Professions and Occupations in Alberta
*CERTinfo
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