All licensed optometrists in the Yukon must:
- register;
- hold a Yukon licence; and
- renew their licence every year.
Each licence type listed below includes information on:
- eligibility;
- documentation requirements; and
- fees.
We recommend reading this information before applying.
A resident licence allows you to:
- use the title of doctor of optometrist; and
- work to the full extent of Yukon regulations.
You must meet 1 of the following sets of requirements.
Option 1
- You:
- hold a full licence in another Canadian jurisdiction; and
- are in good standing in that jurisdiction.
Option 2
- You have:
- graduated from an accredited school of optometry or you completed the International Optometric Bridging Program; and
- you successfully completed the Optometry Examining Board of Canada exam in the 2 years before this application.
Complaints or actions against you
If you've had any complaints or disciplinary or criminal action against you:
- we'll assess your eligibility on a case-by-case basis; and
- we may not approve your registration or licensing.
Documents we require
You'll need to provide the following documents with your application. You must provide these in an electronic format such as a JPG, PDF or PNG.
All applicants
- Your current government issued photo ID (not a health care card)
- A copy of your diploma
- Proof of CPR Level C certification
Applicants registered to practise in other Canadian jurisdictions
- Your verification of registration, sent directly to Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (PLRA) from all jurisdictions you're currently and previously licensed in.
Applicants not registered to practise in another Canadian jurisdiction
- Your proof of completion and passing of the Optometry Examining Board of Canada Exam
The portal has more details on these documentation requirements.
Fees and payment information
Fees
Registration (1-time fee): $400
Annual licence fee: $200
Payment
- When you submit your application online, you must pay your 1-time registration fee.
- You must pay this fee before we'll review and approve your application.
- The online system will prompt you to pay the fee by credit card.
- This fee is non-refundable.
- If we approve your application, we'll email you an invoice for your annual licensing fee. Once you receive this invoice, you can pay through the portal.
A non-resident licence allows you to:
- use the title of doctor of optometrist;
- practise in the Yukon for less than a 3-month period in a licence year; and
- work to the full extent of Yukon regulations.
You must meet 1 of the following sets of requirements.
Option 1
- You:
- hold a full licence in another Canadian jurisdiction; and
- are in good standing in that jurisdiction.
Option 2
- You have:
- graduated from an accredited school of optometry or you completed the International Optometric Bridging Program; and
- you successfully completed the Optometry Examining Board of Canada exam in the 2 years before this application.
Complaints or actions against you
If you've had any complaints or disciplinary or criminal action against you:
- we'll assess your eligibility on a case-by-case basis; and
- we may not approve your registration or licensing.
Required documentation
You'll need to provide the following documents with your application. You must provide these in an electronic format such as JPG, PDF or PNG.
All applicants
- Your current government issued photo ID (not a health care card)
- Copy of diploma
- Proof of CPR Level C
Applicants registered to practise in other Canadian jurisdictions
- Your verification of registration, sent directly to Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (PLRA) from all jurisdictions currently and previously licensed in.
Applicants not registered to practise in another Canadian jurisdiction
- Proof of completion and passing the Optometry Examining Board of Canada Exam.
The portal has more details on these documentation requirements.
Fees and payment information
Fees
Registration (one-time fee): $50
Annual licence fee: $50
Payment
- When you submit your application online, you must pay your one-time registration fee.
- You must pay this fee before we 'll review and approve your application.
- The online system will prompt you to pay this by credit card.
- This fee is non-refundable.
- If we approve your application, we'll email you an invoice for your annual licensing fee. Once you receive this invoice, you can pay through the portal.
For all licence types
- Create a profile. With your profile you'll be able to:
- log in to the portal at any time;
- upload documents;
- view your registration information; and
- apply for a licence
- Apply for a licence.
- Follow the steps after clicking on "Apply for a licence" under the "Licensing" tab.
- Refer to information on this page if needed.
Tips
- You do not have to submit an application to create a profile on the portal.
- Prepare your documents ahead of time. Save them first as digital files so that they're ready to upload when you apply.
- You can take a picture of a document with your mobile device to submit it as a digital document.
For questions about the application process, email optometrists.plra@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5111, toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 5111.