WHAT PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP ME? DID YOU KNOW?

PEOs Engineering Intern Financial Credit Program You can begin the Ontario licensing process from outside
encourages newcomers to Canada to apply for licensure Canada, before you finalize your immigration plans, and
as a professional engineer in Ontario as soon as possible. In

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continue the process when you arrive in the province.
fact, applying within six months of landing in Canada can
result in savings of more than $400. Under the program, There is no requirement to be a Canadian citizen or to have
international engineering graduates with a bachelor of
engineering or a bachelor of applied science degree may be
eligible to apply for the professional engineer (P.Eng.) licence
the status of a permanent resident of Canada to obtain an
Ontario engineering licence.
You may not have to pay the application fee for a P.Eng. licence
Newcomers
at no cost. They may also be registered in the Engineering if you apply within six months of your arrival in Canada.
Intern (EIT) program for the first year at no cost, provided
PEO is the only organization that can assess your qualifications A GUIDE FOR International
they meet eligibility criteria established by PEO.
for the purpose of obtaining a licence. Engineering Graduates
Within this six-month application window, PEO must receive
A provisional licence can be issued to a P.Eng. applicant who
from you:
has met all the requirements for licensing as a professional
acceptable academic documents; engineer except the required 12 months work experience
an acceptable proof of age document; under a Canadian professional engineer.
Permanent Resident Card or Record of Landing; PEO does not assist in finding employment for its licence
holders or applicants. The Ontario Society of Professional
a valid email address for all PEO communications; Engineers does provide career services.
a signed declaration of application as per the online A licence is not required for engineering employment in
Engineering Intern Financial Credit Program form; and Ontario, so long as a PEO licence holder supervises and is
a work experience summary, if you have obtained at least responsible for the work.
five years of engineering experience since graduation.
The EIT program guides engineering graduates as they
acquire the required engineering work experience, including
annual reviews of experience to ensure they are on the Through the Professional Engineers Act,
right track for licensing. Participating in the program is a PEO governs licence and certificate holders
great way to become involved in your local PEO chapter, and regulates professional engineering in
where you can meet and network with engineers. Those Ontario to serve and protect the public.
who enroll in the program may be able to participate in
the associations Licensure Assistance Program (LAP).
The LAP links engineering interns with professional Professional Engineers
engineers licensed by PEO, who guide and support the Ontario
interns as they progress toward licensure and assimilate
40 Sheppard Avenue West, Suite 101
into the engineering community. The program is not yet Toronto, ON M2N 6K9
available in every chapter, so please check with your local Tel: 416 224-1100 or 800 339-3716
chapter chair to find out if your chapter is participating. Fax: 416 224-8168 or 800 268-0496
If you have questions about the programs available to Enforcement Hotline: 416 840-1444
you, contact us first at newcomers@peo.on.ca. or 800 339-3716 Ext. 1444

Website: www.peo.on.ca
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Newcomers
In Canada, engineering licensure represents that the holder CONTACT PEO FIRST WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE?
has demonstrated high standards of engineering knowledge, Whether you are arriving soon or are in Ontario already, To be granted a full licence to practise professional engineering
experience and professionalism. It is a legal requirement if contact us first to find out what you need to do to become in Ontario, an applicant must meet PEOs academic, work
you are going to be responsible for engineering work. It also licensed in Ontario. This way, you will receive accurate experience and other requirements. This includes:
tells employers that you are committed to engineering information on the licensing process and avoid potentialw being at least 18 years old;
excellence; have the right skills, education and attitude; misinformation from other sources. For example, did you being of good character;
and are a responsible professional with proven problem- know PEO is the only organization that can assess your holding an undergraduate engineering degree from an
solving abilities. To become a professional engineer (P.Eng.) qualifications for the purpose of obtaining a licence? PEO engineering program accredited by the Canadian Engineering
in Canada, you must be licensed in the province/territory in does not consider assessments done by organizations other Accreditation Board (or possess equivalent qualifications);
which you are practising. than the other provincial/territorial engineering regulators successfully completing PEOs Professional Practice
In Ontario, only those who have demonstrated that they when it reviews your qualifications for licensing. If you Examination (PPE); and
possess the necessary qualifications and been granted have any questions about the licensing process in Ontario, demonstrating at least 48 months of verifiable, acceptable
a full licence to practise engineering by Professional contact us first at newcomers@peo.on.ca. engineering experience, at least 12 months* of which
Engineers Ontario (PEO) can use the professional engineer must be acquired in a Canadian jurisdiction under a
title or P.Eng. designation, or any term, title or description When can I apply for a licence? licensed professional engineer (P.Eng.).
that will lead to the belief they are qualified to practise You can apply now! Whether you are in Ontario already, *This requirement ensures you have sufficient exposure to Canadian engineering
professional engineering. If you have significant expertise and or you plan to arrive soon, you may begin the process at any codes, legislation, technical standards, regulations and work environment.

experience in a very specific area of engineering practice, time. If you start the process before you arrive in Ontario,
you may be eligible to be granted a limited licence by PEO you can reduce the time it takes to receive your licence. To be granted a limited licence, the requirements set out
and use the protected title, limited engineering licensee, An early start will help you determine if your academic in section 46 of Ontario Regulation 941/90 include:
and designation LEL. qualifications meet PEOs standards for licensure before a three-year degree or diploma in an engineering,
you immigrate. It is not necessary to be in Canada or working technology or science program (or equivalent qualifications)
What is PEO? in engineering to begin the process. and a knowledge base corresponding to the scope of
PEO is the organization that regulates professional engineering Visit www.peo.on.ca (click on Apply for a Licence) to professional engineering services to be provided under the
in Ontario. It governs its licence and certificate holders and download the application. If you have questions about applying limited licence;
regulates professional engineering in Ontario to serve and for a licence, contact us first at newcomers@peo.on.ca. eight years of professional engineering experience, with
protect the public. Under the Professional Engineers Act, at least six years corresponding to the scope of services to
PEO establishes the educational, experience and other WHY SHOULD I BECOME LICENSED? be provided under the limited licence and at least four of
requirements for licensing. PEO also provides leadership If you are going to be responsible for work in Ontario that those six years being acquired in a Canadian jurisdiction
to the profession and raises public awareness of its role is defined as professional engineering according to the under the supervision of at least one person authorized
and of the requirement for licensure. To take responsibility Professional Engineers Act, you must be licensed by PEO. to engage in professional engineering practice in a
for professional engineering work in Ontario, you must be Becoming licensed also demonstrates that you appreciate Canadian jurisdiction;
licensed by PEO. the importance of work that is not only technically competent, successful completion of the PPE; and
As a leader among regulators in Canada in assessing but is also based on sound professional ethics. Ontario good character.
the credentials of internationally trained professionals, P.Engs, LELs and LETs (a class of limited licence for certified
PEO has been working hard for many years to enable engineering technologists who are members of the Ontario You do not have to be a Canadian citizen or a permanent
newcomers to better use the skills, education, and experience Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and resident of Canada to obtain a P.Eng. licence, provisional
they bring with them. In fact, applicants from over 1000 Technologists) are part of a community of professionals licence or limited licence in Ontario.
institutions world-wide have been granted licences by committed to enhancing the quality of life, safety and
PEO since 2000. well-being of all Ontarians. If you have any questions about the requirements for
licensure, contact us first at newcomers@peo.on.ca.

Updated April 2016