Job requirements Technician, Thermology And Electrolysis in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a technician, thermology and electrolysis in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations (NOC 63211).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Completion of high school, college or beauty school programs for cosmeticians, estheticians, electrologists, manicurists and pedicurists is required or on-the-job training is provided.
- Electrologists usually require certification from an electrologist's educational or training institution.
- Membership in a provincial or national electrolysis association may be required.
- A business licence is required for workers in this group who are owners/operators of businesses offering these services.
- Practitioners offering these personal services are required to adhere to infection control procedures.
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 in your province or territory.
| Location | Job title | Regulation | Regulatory body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoba | Electrologist | Regulated | Apprenticeship Manitoba |
| Esthetician (Nail Technician & Skin Technician) | Regulated | Apprenticeship Manitoba | |
| New Brunswick | Cosmetologist | Regulated | Cosmetology Association of New Brunswick (CANB) |
| Saskatchewan | Esthetician (nail Technician) | Regulated | Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission |
| Esthetician (skin Care Technician) | Regulated | Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission |
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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