Licensing
Electrical Contractor
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Electrical Contractor Bond information
An Electrical Contractor’s Surety Bond is a promise by a surety or guarantor to pay one party (the obligee) a certain amount if a second party (the principal) fails to meet their obligation, such as fulfilling the terms of a contract.

Frequently Asked Questions
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No, we issue our own Saskatchewan licence to you. We require proof of qualifications of your licence you obtained through your own province.
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Yes, you can reopen your licence without additional fees, as long as it is not past the expiry date and you provide a new or renewed bond.
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Your licence will be closed and you won’t be able to pull permits with TSASK Inspections.
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Surety bonds protect consumers by ensuring licensed gas and electrical contractors adhere to their legal responsibilities to correct non-compliant work. Currently, a $10,000 surety bond is required of both gas and electrical contractors in Saskatchewan.
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A bond is available from any licensed insurance company.
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Your licence will be closed and you won’t be able to pull permits with TSASK Inspections.
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Electrical licence applications are found here on our website under Licensing. You can apply online, print the application form and mail it in, or visit our office in person.
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The Contractor licence is for the business/company to pull permits through TSASK Inspections.
You must have at least one Qualifier who is a licensed Electrical Journeyperson who has held their Red Seal for a minimum of 2 years. The Qualifier cannot be employed by another licensed electrical contractor.
We require a guarantee bond (bond number, surety, seal and/or signatures) to issue the licence.
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Once a completed application is received, the licence is issued within 1-3 business days and mailed via Canada Post.
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Renewals can be completed online through our website under Licensing.
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Yes, these changes are important to keep accurate records of your account, if you do not have a qualifying electrician, your licence will be closed and you will not be able to pull permits with TSASK Inspections.
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You need a permit before doing any electrical installation work. You can obtain a permit by logging into GEIS or call 1-866-530-8599.
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You need an Electrical Contractor’s licence in order to pull permits.
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When working in Saskatchewan, two different licenses are required:
- The Electrical Journeyperson licence is for an individual to be allowed to perform the work in the province as a qualified Journeyperson. We require a copy of your credentials as proof of qualifications to issue a licence and the qualifying Journeyperson must have held their Red Seal for a minimum of two years.
- The Electrical Contractor licence is for the business/company to pull the permits through TSASK Inspections. We require an Electrical Contractor’s guarantee bond to issue the licence.