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Find out what you typically need to work as a broker in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers (NOC 11103).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in economics, business or other discipline is usually required.
- A recognized financial designation may be required (CFA, CFP, CIM or others).
- Securities sales representatives and brokers require completion of industry investment and sales training programs and completion of licensing courses such as the Canadian Securities Course and the Conduct and Practices Handbook Course offered by the Canadian Securities Institute, or acceptable alternatives such as completion of one or more levels of the CFA Program, offered by CFA Institute.
- Specialized courses are also available for securities sales representatives and brokers who want to trade in specific investment products such as securities options and futures contracts.
- Licensure by the provincial securities commission in the province of employment or a recognized self-regulatory organization is required for securities agents, investment dealers and brokers.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Alberta
Job title
Securities Agent, Investment Dealers And Brokers
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Alberta Securities Commission (ASC)
British Columbia
Job title
Investment Fund Manager
Regulated
Regulatory body:
British Columbia Securities Commission
Job title
Securities Advisor
Regulated
Regulatory body:
British Columbia Securities Commission
Job title
Securities Associate
Regulated
Regulatory body:
British Columbia Securities Commission
Job title
Securities Dealer
Regulated
Regulatory body:
British Columbia Securities Commission
Job title
Security Underwriter
Regulated
Regulatory body:
BC Securities Commission
Manitoba
Job title
Securities Occupations
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission -Securities Division
Job title
Futures Commission Merchant
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission
Job title
Commodities Merchant
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission
Job title
Mutual Fund Dealer
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission
Job title
Investment Dealer
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission
Job title
Adviser (commodities)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission
Job title
Floor Broker
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission
Job title
Floor Broker (commodities)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission
Job title
Scholarship Plan Dealer
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission
Job title
Sales Person (commodities)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission
Job title
Specific Securities Dealer
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission
Job title
Ultimate Designated Person (securities)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission
Job title
Associate Advising Representative (securities)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission
Job title
Advising Representative (Securities)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Commission des valeurs mobilières du Manitoba
Job title
Chief Compliance Officer (securities)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission
Job title
Advising Representative (securities)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission
Job title
Advisor (commodities)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Commission des valeurs mobilières du Manitoba
Job title
Dealing Representative (securities)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission
Northwest Territories
Job title
Securities Agent
Regulated
Job title
Investment Dealer And Broker
Regulated
Nova Scotia
Job title
Securities Agents
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Nova Scotia Securities Commission
Nunavut
Job title
Security Agents, Investments Dealers And Brokers
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Office of the Superintendent of Insurance of Nunavut (available in French only)
Ontario
Job title
Securities Agent
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ontario Securities Commission
Job title
Brokers
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ontario Securities Commission
Job title
Investment Dealer
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ontario Securities Commission
Prince Edward Island
Job title
Securities Agents
Regulated
Job title
Investment Dealers And Brokers
Regulated
Québec
Job title
Investment Dealer And Broker
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Autorité des marchés financiers du Québec
Job title
Securities Agent
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Autorité des marchés financiers du Québec
Saskatchewan
Job title
Securities Advisor
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan
Job title
Salesperson (mutual Funds)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan
Job title
Salesperson (investment)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan
Job title
Salesperson (scholarship Plan)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan
Job title
Securities Agent/Investment Dealer And Broker
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan
Yukon
Job title
Securities Agents
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Office of the Yukon Superintendent of Securities
Job title
Investment Dealers And Brokers
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Office of the Yukon Superintendent of Securities
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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