Job requirements Organizational Psychologist in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as an organizational psychologist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Psychologists (NOC 31200).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A doctoral degree in psychology is required in order to use the designation Psychologist in Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.
  • A master's degree in psychology is required for the designation Psychologist in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
  • A master's degree in psychology is required in order to use the designation Psychological Associate in Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.
  • A period of supervised practical experience is required in most jurisdictions.
  • Successful completion of the written Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) is required in most provinces.
  • Oral examinations and board interviews are required in some provinces.
  • Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
  • Written ethics and jurisprudence exams may be required in some jurisdictions.
  • Psychologists can become specialized in a particular area through training and experience.

Source National Occupational Classification

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 Psychologists
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Psychologist
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title School Clinician - Psychologists
Regulated
Job title Psychologist
Regulated

New Brunswick

Job title Psychologist
Regulated

Newfoundland and Labrador

Job title Psychologist
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Psychologist
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Psychological Associate
Regulated
Job title Psychologist
Regulated

Prince Edward Island

Job title Psychological Associate
Regulated
Job title Psychologist
Regulated

Québec

Job title Psychologist
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Psychologist
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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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