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.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification and/or license from a regulatory authority (or become registered as an apprentice) before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification and/or licensing process.

Alberta

Job title Real Estate Agents; Real Estate Brokers
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Real Estate Agent
Regulated
Job title Real Estate Associate
Regulated
Job title Real Estate Broker
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Real Estate Brokers & Salespersons
Job title Real Estate Sales Representative
Job title Real Estate Broker

New Brunswick

Job title Real Estate Agent
Job title Real Estate Salesperson

Nova Scotia

Job title Real Estate Agents
Regulated
Job title Real Estate Broker
Regulated
Job title Salesperson, Real Estate
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Real Estate Broker
Regulated
Job title Real Estate Salesperson
Regulated

Prince Edward Island

Job title Real Estate Agent
Job title Real Estate Salesperson

Saskatchewan

Job title Real Estate Agent
Regulated

Yukon

Job title Real Estate Agent

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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