Labour mobility applicant – registered in another jurisdiction

To practice in the scope of social work in Alberta, you must be registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers and have an active practice permit.  

This application is for applicants who meet the following criteria: 

• actively registered to practice social work in another recognized Canadian province or USA state  
• residing within Canada or the United States of America

Labour Mobility Applicants Requirements

• Complete application including payment of all applicable fees
  
  • You must have a registrant profile in order to submit your application. If you already have a registrant profile, click here to log in. For assistance creating a new registrant profile, click here for step-by-step instructions.
  • You must submit the online application form and complete payment of the $200 application fee. Annual renewal fees are required, and can be found on the fee schedule.
  • The cost of INITIAL registration is $600. This includes a $200 application fee and a $400 annual fee. This does not include any costs associated with completing the application document requirements. 

Required documents

• Registration verification 

• • You must submit a verification form completed by the home province or state regulatory body where you are currently registered/licensed to practice social work. 
  • You must submit a verification form if you have been registered/licensed to practice another regulated profession or occupation within Alberta or another Canadian province or USA state.
  • Include verification of your registered or licensed clinical designation (RCSW or LCSW), to complete a transfer of the recognized clinical registration/licensure. 

• Resume / CV

• • Submit a current resume detailing your education and work experience, including dates and locations 

• Character reference
  You have two options: complete the ACSW character reference form OR submit a reference letter addressed to ACSW that supports your application to be a social worker 

• • The  character reference must be submitted by someone who has professional knowledge of your character and ability and readiness to practice the profession of social work 
    • The referee can not be a family member, relative or partner/spouse
    • The referee does not have to be a registered social worker 

• Current and valid criminal record check
  

• • Submit a current and valid criminal record check. A criminal record check is valid for three months from the date it was issued
  • We accept criminal record checks from local and federal law enforcement agencies or online providers
  • Inconclusive results require a fingerprint check 

• Mandatory training
  
  • Click here to complete the mandatory training course: Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Education for Health Professionals. Save and submit the certificate of completion. The course will take approximately 90 minutes to complete.