Alberta · Trades in Alberta
About Restricted Activities
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Checked 4 October 2026. Tradesecrets and the Government of Alberta do not endorse TradesAtlas.
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- 4 October 2026
Trades with Restricted Activities
- To legally perform restricted activities, you must be either:
- These are specific tasks and functions that can only be performed by individuals who meet certain requirements.
- A list of restricted activities for each trade can be found in the Trade Profile and in the Designated Trades and Restricted Activities Regulation. Trade Profile · Designated Trades and Restricted Activities Regulation
- a registered apprentice, or registered apprentice
- a qualified tradesperson.
Compulsory Certification
- If the trade's restricted activities require compulsory certification, you must hold either a:
- Compulsory Certification Trades List
- journeyperson certificate, or journeyperson certificate,
- a recognized trade certificate. recognized trade certificate
Optional Certification
- You do not need formal certification.
- Your employer must believe that you have the same skills and knowledge as a certified tradesperson.
Trades without Restricted Activities
- Some designated trades have no restricted activities, meaning anyone can work within the trades, regardless of registration, experience, or certification.
- A list of these trades can be found here. here