Becoming a locksmith in Saskatchewan

[Kylet17]

I am taking a course through pcdi. I mostly want to get the knowledge and do occasional word of mouth work aside from normal job.. I have a criminal record from ten years ago , and do I need a licence to do this here? I can not find an answer
Thx

[Squelchtone]

You'll get more replies if this is posted in the correct area, I'll move it for you.

[Moved from General Chatter to Locksmith Business Info - Training & Licensing]

[pickmonger]

You need a locksmith license in Saskatchewan.

This involves specific training and an apprenticeship.

http://saskapprenticeship.ca/quick-links/designated-trades/locksmith/

[Sinifar]

I wasn't sure if I should respond, but since somebody from Canada did already, I can add -

This is a business of public trust. If you have any kind of criminal record this is going to be a tough slog. Now maybe a DUI / OWI might be passable, normally people working in this trade have never had any run in with the law. Although I know if you do have a OWI you can't visit Canada. Something about that which bugs them.

Then again, I do have a friend who did a stint in the Federal Correctional system and he works as a smith, so ....

Just my 2 cents worth, your mileage may vary ...

[billdeserthills]

I can't speak for your obtaining a locksmith license, but I have, over the years had two felonies expunged from my record.
I rather doubt I could pass a background check, but my rights have been restored and I do vote & carry concealed. I am
also self-employed, so my record is rarely called into existance & the clients I have who are aware of my record have no
fear of my repeating the actions of my past.
I would recommend your becoming self-employed as a locksmith, but then I would even if you did not have a record.