Register your workers' compensation account.
The moment you hire your first employee, most Canadian jurisdictions require you to register with the provincial or territorial workplace safety insurance board — WSIB in Ontario, WorkSafeBC in British Columbia, CNESST in Quebec, and equivalent boards everywhere else. Missing this step leaves your business exposed to unfunded liability claims and registration penalties. We register your workers’ compensation account correctly the first time, wherever in Canada you operate.
provinces & territories covered
Why register with us
- Correct classification unit and industry rate group applied
- Filed with the correct board for every province and territory
- Clearance certificate guidance included
Workers' comp registration, in every province and territory.
Workplace safety insurance is administered provincially and territorially, not federally — each board sets its own premium rates, coverage thresholds and registration deadlines. Select where you operate to see requirements and register directly.
Ontario WSIB Registration
Register with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board within 10 days of hiring your first employee in most Ontario industries.
BC WorkSafeBC Registration
Alberta WCB Registration
Quebec CNESST Registration
Register with the CNESST, Quebec’s combined workplace safety and labour standards board, within required filing windows.
New Brunswick WorkSafeNB
Register with WorkSafeNB for mandatory coverage across most industries operating in the province.
Saskatchewan WCB Registration
Manitoba WCB Registration
Nova Scotia WCB Registration
Register with the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, required for most employers with three or more workers.
Newfoundland WorkplaceNL
Register with WorkplaceNL for mandatory injury coverage across nearly all industries in the province.
P.E.I. WCB Registration
Register with the Workers Compensation Board of PEI, a straightforward process for the Island’s small employers.
Yukon WCB Registration
Register with the Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board, covering employers across the territory.
Nunavut WSCC Registration
Northwest Territories WSCC
From your first hire to a registered, compliant account.
Confirm your obligation
Classify your business
Your business activity is matched to the correct classification unit or rate group to avoid overpaying premiums.
Account registered
We file your registration directly with the correct provincial or territorial board.
Confirmation & clearance
You receive your account number and guidance on requesting clearance certificates for contract work.
Skipping workers' comp registration is one of the most common — and costly — hiring mistakes.
Registration shields your business from being personally sued by an injured employee — claims are paid through the board’s fund instead.
Win more work
Many general contractors and government tenders require a valid clearance certificate before you can even bid.
Fair premiums
Registering under the right industry classification avoids overpaying premiums set for higher-risk trades.
No back charges
Late or missed registration can trigger retroactive premiums and penalty interest going back to your first day of hiring.
What registering your workers' comp account looks like where you operate.
Ontario WSIB Registration
Ontario employers in most industries must register with the WSIB within 10 days of hiring their first employee. Coverage is compulsory for construction regardless of company size, and premiums are calculated by classification unit based on your specific business activity.
BC WorkSafeBC Registration
British Columbia employers register with WorkSafeBC as soon as they hire workers, with premiums set by industry classification. A WorkSafeBC clearance letter is frequently required before general contractors or government agencies will award you work.
Alberta WCB Registration
Alberta requires WCB coverage for construction, certain trucking and several other prescribed industries from the first worker hired, while coverage is optional (but recommended) for many other sectors.
Quebec CNESST Registration
Quebec employers register with the CNESST, which administers both workplace injury insurance and provincial labour standards. Premiums are based on your declared payroll and industry sector, reviewed annually.
New Brunswick WorkSafeNB
New Brunswick employers must register with WorkSafeNB, with mandatory coverage applying to most industries operating in the province and premium rates set by risk classification.
Saskatchewan WCB Registration
Manitoba WCB Registration
Manitoba employers register with the WCB once they begin paying wages, with mandatory coverage applying broadly across industries and premiums assessed against reported payroll.
Nova Scotia WCB Registration
Nova Scotia requires WCB coverage for employers with three or more regularly employed workers, though many smaller employers register voluntarily to access injury coverage and clearance letters.
Newfoundland WorkplaceNL
Newfoundland and Labrador employers register with WorkplaceNL, which provides mandatory injury insurance across nearly all industries and issues clearance certificates for contract bidding.
P.E.I. WCB Registration
Prince Edward Island’s Workers Compensation Board covers most employers on the Island, with a streamlined registration process suited to the province’s smaller employer base.
Yukon WCB Registration
The Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board registers employers across the territory, with premiums assessed by industry and reported payroll.
Nunavut WSCC Registration
Nunavut employers register through the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission, which jointly administers workplace injury insurance for both Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.
Northwest Territories WSCC
Northwest Territories employers register with the same WSCC that serves Nunavut, with coverage mandatory for most employers operating in the territory.
Workers' comp registration, explained.
When am I required to register for WSIB or WCB coverage?
In most provinces, registration is required within days to weeks of hiring your first employee, though the exact deadline and which industries are mandatory versus optional varies by jurisdiction. Construction is mandatory almost everywhere regardless of company size.
What’s the difference between WSIB, WCB, WorkSafeBC and CNESST?
Do I need to register if I’m a sole proprietor with no employees?
Generally no — most boards only require registration once you have employees, though some jurisdictions mandate coverage for specific high-risk industries (like construction) even for sole proprietors and subcontractors working alone.
What is a clearance certificate and why do I need one?
How are my workers’ comp premiums calculated?
Premiums are based on your declared payroll and the risk classification assigned to your specific business activity — higher-risk industries like construction and manufacturing pay higher rates than lower-risk office-based businesses.
What happens if I don’t register when required?
Operating without required coverage can result in retroactive premiums back to your first day of hiring, penalty interest, and in serious cases personal liability for injury claims that would otherwise have been covered by the board.