Download the Member Application Form

The $100.00 non-refundable application fee can be paid by:

• credit or debit HERE (Indicate Association number 7, Registration number 12345)

Provide a Canadian criminal record check no more than three months old. Please review our Criminal Record Check Policy.

Two Reference Forms must be submitted directly from the referees to the NBASW. At least one reference form must be provided by a field placement supervisor for recent graduates. Please review the Reference Form Policy before choosing your referees.

Download the Reference Form for your referees.

 Required if the applicant has not been previously registered with NBASW.

Submit proof of completion, which can include either:
- An official transcript which must be submitted directly from the educational institution to the NBASW following convocation; or

- In the case of applicants who have completed all the requirements of a recognized social work technician program but are awaiting their diploma must ensure:

• A Certification of Completion is submitted directly from the Educational institution.
• Transcripts received before convocation will not be valid.

Required if the applicant is currently or has been fully registered with a Canadian social work regulatory as a paraprofessional. Complete one form for each applicable jurisdiction.

Download the form for the regulatory body.

Once all applicable application documents have been received, the application will be reviewed. The NBASW aims to review applications weekly. A notice of the decision will be sent to the applicant by email which will outline any conditions of approval that apply, or actions required.

Upon approval of the application and fulfillment of conditions that may apply, the NBASW will request the full payment of dues applicable. Once all outstanding items have been received, the registration will be processed, and the successful applicant will be sent the official member card by email.

2024-2025 MEMBERSHIP DUES

Dues will only be requested upon application approval and will be required in full to receive NBASW membership.

• Practicing Member: $409
• Practicing Member: Pro-rated
  *applies to recent graduates from current fiscal year (April – March)
• Practicing Member: $204.50
  *for applicants who begin registration after September 30th
• Non-Practicing Member: $120

• Temporary Authorized Member: Pro-rated
  *for applicants seeking membership for special purpose and limited time

Prorated - The annual membership fee for applicants who register as Temporary Authorized Member, or within the fiscal year following their recognized social work technician program graduation is calculated on a prorated basis. The NBASW fiscal year runs April 1^st to March 31^st each year. To begin membership in the following months, the applicable prorated dues are as follows: