Alberta - Obtain License of Occupation

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Procedure

Apply by Mail

1. To Obtain a License of Occupation, the applicant has to approach the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESRD) Link
2. The applicant will need to write a letter explaining their project and why they need it.
3. The applicant will need to submit additional documents. Find a list of documents under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant will need to pay fees to obtain the license. Find fee-related information under the “Fees” section of this page.
5. The applicant will need to submit the application by mailing it to the address mentioned under the “Office Locations and Contacts” section of this page.
6. The application will be forwarded to the relevant authorities. The applicant shall receive their license by mail.

Apply By Email

1. To a License of Occupation, the applicant will need to submit an application form to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESRD). Here is the contact Link
2. The applicant will need to write a letter explaining their project and why they need it.
3. The applicant will need to submit additional documents. Find a list of documents under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant will need to pay fees to obtain the license. Find fee-related information under the “Fees” section of this page.
5. The applicant will need to submit the application by emailing it to the following email: ESRDSurfaceActivityApplications@gov.ab.ca
6. The application will be forwarded to the relevant authorities. The applicant shall receive their license by mail.

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Required Documents

• A written letter including:
• A completed DLO disposition application form for shoreline/waterbody modification
• A detailed sketch plan submission

Office Locations & Contacts

Mailing address:
Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development,
2nd. Floor, 9915-108,
St. Edmonton, Alberta T5K-2GB
Contact link

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a resident of Alberta.

Fees

• The applicant will need to pay a fee of 50$ plus GST.
• The applicant will need to pay a digital mapping fee of 125$ payable to the government of Alberta.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

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Instructions

• Find information about the sketch plan here Link

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country of Birth.

Need for the Document

• A license of occupation gives the applicant to enter and use land but does not give the exclusive right of possession.

Information which might help

• Information Link

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