Educational Credential Assessment and Employment Licences

An Educational credential assessment (ECA) is used to verify that your post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate gained overseas is valid and equal to a Canadian one. There are several institutions issuing such a confirmation:

Designated organizations

You must use one of these designated organizations:

• Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies 
• International Credential Assessment Service of Canada 
• World Education Services 
• International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
• International Credential Evaluation Service 

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/education-assessed/how.html#designated

Some jobs in Canada are regulated and some are non-regulated. If you plan to work in regulated jobs, you will need to obtain a license in the province or territory:

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/trend-analysis/search-occupations

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/prepare-life-canada/prepare-work/credential-assessment.html