Directory of Licensed Well Contractors This directory lists all well contractors licensed in Ontario. Listings in the directory should not be taken as advice or a recommendation of any individual contractor. The directory is updated periodically. We strongly recommend that you ask well contractors and technicians to provide proof of a valid ministry-issued licence before you retain their services. Licences expire on March 31 following the year of issue. You can also confirm license status by contacting the Wells Help Desk at: * wellshelpdesk@ontario.ca * toll-free: 1-888-396-9355 (Ontario residents only) About well contractors A well contractor is a person, partnership or company in the business of well construction. They must be licensed under the Ontario Water Resources Act. Specific licensing requirements are in the Wells Regulation. The work a contractor is allowed to do depends on the type of license held by its well technician employees. Keywords: well contractor, well technician, abandonment