The equivalency certification is a result of an inter-provincial agreement (Agreement on Internal Trade) that allows provinces to recognize certified skills from other jurisdictions in Canada. In B.C., equivalency candidates (for Open Pit or Underground) must complete a regulatory exam to ensure familiarity with B.C. jurisdictional regulations in order to obtain certification.

Following successful completion of the online exam, an interview with an Inspector of Mines is required to determine whether the candidate is sufficiently knowledgeable/qualified for the applicable shiftboss certification.

You must provide the following documents at your interview:

• Proof of equivalent certification from another jurisdiction
• A signed Application for BC Mines Shiftboss Certification
• A valid first aid certificate to a standard required by the Chief Inspector
• Proof of ID

The online component provides:

• An overview of all BC Mines Shiftboss Certifications
• Access to supporting resources
• Access to the online exam
• Access to a BC Mines Shiftboss Certification Application Form and information on how to set up an interview with an Inspector of Mines, including the documentation you're required to bring with you

To find out more about certification requirements in BC,visit the certification web page. Or contact mines certifications:

Email: mine.certifications@gov.bc.ca
Phone: (833) 978-9798

To purchase a BC Mines Certification please go to BC Mines Certification Courses

Please note this course follows our refund policy