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    Receiving an Engineering License in Canada the

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    October, 2013

    Canada is looking for engineers of all kinds to help power its boomingeconomy. These skilled workers, with expertise in a variety of disciplines, have knowledge that is vital to

    the operation of many public and private organizations.Engineers currently have a range of immigration

    options available to them, including the popular Federal Skilled Worker and Quebec Skilled Worker

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    programs. Once in Canada, they can enjoy a welcoming labour market, high salaries, and an exceptional

    quality of life. However, an engineer cannot formally practice under the title Professional Engineer unless

    he/she has received the necessary licensing to do so by their chosen Canadian province or territory.

    Engineering Regulations

    Engineering is a regulated profession in Canada. Therefore, it is illegal to practice under the title of

    Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) without being properly licensed. However, an individual can work in the

    engineering field without a license provided he/she is supervised by a licensed engineer.

    Regulation of engineering licenses is maintained by individual provinces and territories. One does not

    have to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in order to apply for a license to work in Canada.

    Prospective immigrants should make sure to apply for licensing in the province where they intend to settle

    and work upon arrival to Canada.

    A list of the provincial and territorial bodies that regulate engineering certification can be found at the

    bottom of this article.

    Each association offers two kinds of memberships: Engineer-in-Training and Professional Engineer. An

    Engineer-in-Training membership indicates that all academic requirements for a Professional Engineerlicense have been required, and that the applicant is in the process of completing additional requirements.

    A Professional Engineer license indicates that all outstanding requirements for membership have been

    completed, and allows an individual to practice engineering in their field and to use the title P. Eng after

    their name.

    Applying for Professional Engineer Certification

    The process of receiving the Professional Engineer certification can take over a year. Application details,

    as well as specific document requirements, vary from province to province. However, all successful

    applications must satisfy requirements in the following five fields:

    Academic Assessment;

    Work Experience and References Assessment;

    Language Competency Assessment;

    Character Assessment ; and

    Professional Practice Examination

    Academic Assessment All engineers must obtain a minimum level of education. This generally equates

    to at least a 4 year undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline or its equivalent. Holders of foreign

    academic credentials must have their credentials evaluated and given Canadian equivalency.

    The provincial or territorial body to which an individual is applying may additionally require him/her towrite examinations in any number of the following categories:

    Basic studies examinations testing ability in math, basic science, and engineering

    Complementary studies examinations testing knowledge of applied engineering

    Discipline-specific examinations testing knowledge in engineering science and design

    Work Experience and References Assessment A minimum of 4 years of work experience in an

    engineering discipline is required to receive licensing in Canada (except Quebec). This includes at least 1

    year of supervised work experience in Canada.

    It is important to note that it is not required to wait to submit an application until 1 year of Canadianexperience has been obtained. Other memberships may be granted in the meantime, and additional steps

    like the Academic Assessment can be completed while the 1 year of Canadian work experience is in

    progress.

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    Language Competency Assessment Engineers must demonstrate their ability to communicate in either

    English or French. Many prospective immigrants will already have documents that attest to their language

    abilities, as this is required by many immigration programs. However, they should check with their

    specific provincial engineering licensing body, as additional evidence may be required.

    Character Assessment A list of character references must be provided. These references must include

    Professional Engineers, at least one of whom is licensed to practice in Canada. All must be willing to

    attest to an applicants honesty, integrity, and general good character.

    Professional Practice Examination All Professional Engineer applicants must pass this examination. In

    order to take the exam, an application for licensing must be in process. The exam is held twice a year.

    There is often an option, depending on the province or territory to which one is applying, to take the exam

    while overseas.

    Study guides are available through provincial licensing bodies.

    In Conclusion

    Canada has taken steps to make the Professional Engineering licensing process available to individuals

    both in Canada and abroad.

    Provinces and territories have many resources in place to help foreign-trained engineers obtain the

    certification they need to practice in Canada, said Attorney David Cohen. This highlights the fact that

    Canada is in need of these talented professionals, and that we are truly willing to go above and beyond so

    that they choose our country as their new home.

    Prospective immigrants with backgrounds in engineering are encouraged to begin their research and

    application process early so as to take advantage of the generous support Canada offers its future

    Professional Engineers.

    To find out if you are eligible for one of over 60 Canadian immigration programs, please fill out afreeonline assessment today.

    List of ational, Provincial and Territorial Engineering Associations:

    Engineers Canada (ational Body)

    Foreign Credential Recognition Program

    180 Elgin Street, Suite 1100

    Ottawa ON K2P 2K3 CanadaPhone : 613-232-2474

    Phone (alternate): 1-877-408-9273

    Fax : 613-230-5759

    Email : [email protected]

    http://www.engineerscanada.ca/e/

    Alberta -Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)

    1500 Scotia One, 10060 Jasper Avenue NW

    Edmonton AB T5J 4A2 Canada

    Phone : 780-426-3990Phone (alternate): 1-800-661-7020

    Fax : 780-426-1877

    Email : [email protected]

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    http://www.apega.ca/

    British Columbia - Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia

    (APEGBC)

    Suite 200, 4010 Regent Street

    Burnaby BC V5C 6N2 Canada

    Phone : 604-430-8035

    Phone (alternate): 1-888-430-8035Fax : 604-430-8085

    Email : [email protected]

    http://www.apeg.bc.ca/

    Manitoba - Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba (APEGM)

    870 Pembina Highway

    Winnipeg MB R3M 2M7 Canada

    Phone : 204-474-2736

    Phone (alternate): 1 (866) 227-9600

    Fax : 204-474-5960

    Email : [email protected]

    http://www.apegm.mb.ca/

    ew Brunswick- Engineers and Geoscientists ew Brunswick

    183 Hanwell Road

    Fredericton NB E3B 2R2 Canada

    Phone : 506-458-8083

    Phone (alternate): 1-888-458-8083

    Fax : 506-451-9629

    Email : [email protected]

    http://www.apegnb.com/

    ewfoundland and Labrador - Professional Engineers and Geoscientists ewfoundland and Labrador

    (PEGL)

    P.O. Box 21207

    10 Fort William Place, Suite 203

    St. Johns NL A1A 5B2 Canada

    Phone : 709-753-7714

    Fax : 709-753-6131Email : [email protected]

    http://www.pegnl.ca/

    orthwest Territories orthwest Territories and unavut Association of Professional Engineers and

    Geoscientists

    201, 4817-49th Street

    Yellowknife NT X1A 3S7 Canada

    Phone : 867-920-4055

    Fax : 867-873-4058

    Email : [email protected]://www.napeg.nt.ca/

    ova Scotia Engineers ova Scotia

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    1355 Barrington Street, P.O. Box 129

    Halifax NS B3J 2M4 Canada

    Phone : 902-429-2250

    Phone (alternate): 1-888-802-7367

    Fax : 902-423-9769

    Email : [email protected]

    http://www.engineersnovascotia.ca

    unavut - orthwest Territories and unavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists

    201, 4817-49th Street

    Yellowknife NT X1A 3S7 Canada

    Phone : 867-920-4055

    Fax : 867-873-4058

    Email : [email protected]

    http://www.napeg.nt.ca/

    Ontario - Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

    40 Sheppard Avenue West, Suite 101

    Toronto ON M2N 6K9 Canada

    Phone : 416-224-1100

    Phone (alternate): 1-800-339-3716

    Fax : 416-224-8168

    Fax (alternate): 1-800-268-0496

    Email : [email protected]

    http://www.peo.on.ca/

    Prince Edward Island Engineers PEI

    135 Water Street

    Charlottetown PE C1A 1A8 Canada

    Phone : 902-566-1268

    Fax : 902-566-5551

    Email : [email protected]

    http://www.engineerspei.com/

    Quebec - Ordre des ingnieurs du Qubec (OIQ)

    Gare Windsor, bureau 350

    1100, avenue des Canadiens-de-MontralMontral QC H3B 2S2 Canada

    Phone : 514-845-6141

    Phone (alternate): 1-800-461-6141

    Fax : 514-845-1833

    Email : [email protected]

    http://www.oiq.qc.ca/

    Saskatchewan Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)

    2255-13th Avenue, Suite 104

    Regina SK S4P 0V6 CanadaPhone : 306-525-9547

    Phone (alternate): 1-800-500-9547

    Fax : 306-525-0851

    Email : [email protected]

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    http://www.apegs.sk.ca/

    Yukon Association of Professional Engineers of Yukon (APEY)

    312B Hanson Street

    Whitehorse YT Y1A 1Y6 Canada

    Phone : 867-667-6727

    Fax : 867-668-2142

    Email : [email protected]://www.apey.yk.ca/

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