Your profession, a new province
Many people arrive in British Columbia with years of training and experience, then discover that using it here is not straightforward. Some professions are regulated and require assessment, exams or supervised practice. Others are not regulated but still expect Canadian experience or specific certifications. The information exists, but it is spread across regulators, associations, colleges and government sites. NorthStep brings it together into a clear pathway.
Free to use
NorthStep is free for newcomers. There is no sign-up fee and no premium tier for the core guidance. We built it because good information should not depend on who you happen to know.
Fields covered
NorthStep currently focuses on four broad areas:
- Health — nursing, allied health and other regulated health professions.
- Engineering and IT — professional engineering, technology roles and software careers.
- Trades — certified trades, apprenticeship routes and recognition of experience.
- Finance and accounting — accounting designations and finance roles.
We are adding occupations and detail over time.
How it works
- Choose your field and background. Tell NorthStep what you did before arriving and where you trained.
- See your pathway. NorthStep shows the steps that typically apply: credential assessment, language requirements, exams, bridging programs, supervised practice or registration.
- Plan the next step. Each step explains what it involves, who is responsible for it and where to find official information.
- Explore related roles. Many people work in a related job while completing registration. NorthStep suggests options that can build relevant experience along the way.
In your language
Moving countries is hard enough without reading regulations in a second language. NorthStep is multilingual, including right-to-left languages, so people can understand their options before they work through official documents in English.
Guidance, not gatekeeping
NorthStep is an independent guide. It does not assess credentials, issue licences or make decisions on anyone's application — regulators and assessment bodies do that. We link to official sources and encourage every user to confirm details with the relevant organisation.
Built in BC
NorthStep is developed by DigiVort's team in British Columbia and runs on our Genesis Engine. It is in beta, and feedback from newcomers, settlement workers and employers shapes what we improve next.
Visit northstep.digivort.com to explore your pathway.