The NDT Certifying Agency (CANMET-MTL)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) manages Canada's nation-wide program for the certification of individuals performing non-destructive testing (NDT). The NDT Certifying Agency of NRCan is an independent body that certifies individuals according to the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CGSB-48.9712-2006 "Qualification and Certification of Non-Destructive Testing Personnel." The National Standard and the NRCan certification procedure comply with the requirements of International Standard ISO 9712:2005 and European Standard EN 473:2000.
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NDT Certifying Agency
CANMET Materials Technology Laboratory
Minerals and Metals Sector
Natural Resources Canada
183 Longwood Road South
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
L8P 0A5
Tel.: 1-905-645-0653 or 1-866-858-0473
Fax: 1-905-645-0836
E-mail: NDT@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
Please note that our services have been updated: to further improve customer service, we will be handling our incoming phone calls with a centralized and dedicated phone reception staff for the listed numbers.
Our normal hours of operation are available Monday to Friday: (excluding public holidays)
8:00AM-12:00PM and 12:30PM-4:00PM (Eastern Standard Time)
If you are forwarded to our voicemail services, please leave us a voice message with your full name, NRCan registration number (if available), call-back phone number and details of your enquiry. Our customer service goal is to return your call as soon as possible, usually within the same business day.
For specific inquiries, please contact:
NDT applications: 905-645-0656
NDT re-examinations: 905-645-0654
XRF/CEDO inquiries: 905-645-0839
We are committed to continually enhance the services to our customers and the NDT industry in Canada.
Latest News
Certifications Expiring December 31, 2011
NRCan is currently completing the processing of renewal requests for clients whose certifications will expire on December 31, 2011. This process should be completed by January 31, 2012.
Clients showing an expiry date of December 31, 2011, that have submitted valid renewal requests before December 31, 2011, will continue to hold valid certification until January 31, 2012. Please Note: clients need to send their renewal forms in before December 31, 2011; for all requests that are submitted after the expiry date, a $100 late fee will be charged.
Please note: All personnel appearing on the Certified Personnel list are currently certified even though they may not have received their updated certification card from NRCan.
Along with the entire NRCan CANMET-MTL team, we have now moved to our new, state-of-the-art facility at the McMaster Innovation Park in Hamilton, Ontario!
Thank you for your ongoing interest in the CANMET Materials Technology Laboratory and the NDT Certifying Agency.
Who We Are
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), through the CANMET Materials Technology Laboratory (MTL), is the Certifying Agency for the Canadian Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Personnel Certification Program. NRCan certifies individuals according to the Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-48.9712-2006 (Qualification and Certification of Non-Destructive Testing Personnel).
The NDT Certifying Agency is an independent certification body offering a flexible, and cost-effective method of satisfying the International ISO 9712:2006 Standard (Non-Destructive Testing - Qualification and Certification of Personnel).
NRCan examinations leading to the issue of internationally accepted certificates of competence are available at a number of test centres located in various parts of Canada.
In undertaking the administration of the program, NRCan attempts to provide the unbiased Canada-wide services required to implement a national program. To ensure this, an Advisory Committee composed of individuals knowledgeable about NDT in Canada advises NRCan on the operation of this program.
The NDT Certifying Agency also serves as the qualifying body for the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's Exposure Device Operator (CNSC EDO) examination. The CNSC's EDO examination is conducted in the same manner as the NDT certification examinations using the same network of written test centres.