Job requirements Residential Real Estate Agent in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a residential real estate agent in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 63101).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Completion of a real estate training course is required.
- Provincial or territorial licensure in the province or territory of employment is required.
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
Real Estate Agents; Real Estate Brokers
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA)
British Columbia
Job title
Real Estate Agent
Regulated
Regulatory body:
BC Financial Services Authority
Job title
Real Estate Associate
Regulated
Regulatory body:
BC Financial Services Authority
Job title
Real Estate Broker
Regulated
Regulatory body:
BC Financial Services Authority
Manitoba
Job title
Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission - Real Estate Division
Job title
Real Estate Sales Representative
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission, Division de l’immobilier
Job title
Real Estate Broker
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Securities Commission, Division de l’immobilier
New Brunswick
Job title
Real Estate Agent
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Financial and Consumer Services Commission (FCNB)
Job title
Real Estate Salesperson
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Financial and Consumer Services Commission (FCNB)
Newfoundland and Labrador
Job title
Real Estate Agent
Regulated
Job title
Real Estate Salespersons
Northwest Territories
Job title
Real Estate Agent
Regulated
Nova Scotia
Job title
Real Estate Agents
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission
Job title
Real Estate Broker
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission
Job title
Salesperson, Real Estate
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission
Ontario
Job title
Real Estate Broker
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Real Estate Council of Ontario
Job title
Real Estate Salesperson
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Real Estate Council of Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Job title
Real Estate Agent
Regulated
Regulatory body:
PEI Real Estate Association
Job title
Real Estate Salesperson
Regulated
Regulatory body:
PEI Real Estate Association
Saskatchewan
Job title
Real Estate Agent
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission
Yukon
Job title
Real Estate Agent
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Government of Yukon
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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