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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



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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


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


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

ew Brunswick- Engineers and Geoscientists ew Brunswick

183 Hanwell Road

Fredericton NB E3B 2R2 Canada

Phone : 506-458-8083


Fax : 506-451-9629


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


Fax : 902-423-9769


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


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


Fax : 416-224-8168

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


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


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


Fax : 514-845-1833


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


Fax : 306-525-0851



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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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