Alberta Applicants

On April 1, 2009, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA) came into effect. The TILMA provides that any workers certified for an occupation by a regulatory authority of one province shall be recognized as qualified to practice that occupation by the other province.

The Motor Vehicle Sales Authority (VSA) will recognize any worker who has a current Automotive Sales Licence in good standing from the Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC) as qualified to practice as a Motor Vehicle Salesperson in BC.

Upon starting employment with a licensed BC Motor Dealer, the worker must complete a Motor Vehicle Salesperson application form, submit required fees, provide a satisfactory criminal record check to the VSA, and provide proof of current AMVIC certification.

Once granted their license in BC, the worker will be required to satisfy any ongoing continuing education requirements of the BC Motor Vehicle Sales Authority (VSA). Generally, persons are required to take and pass the Level I Salesperson course within 45 days of receiving a conditional licence and the Level II Salesperson course after approximately 5 years experience in the industry. There may be ongoing education requirements whenever there are changes to B.C. law regarding motor vehicle sales, or where the Authority believes additional on-going education is necessary for a salesperson in order to protect the public interest.

Further information can be found at: www.vehiclesalesauthority.com/application_package.htm