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Engineer-in-Training Programs in Canada
This section of FAQ’s was developed to help compare the engineer-in-training programs of the engineering associations across Canada.
- Websites.
- PEGNL:
Engineers Nova Scotia:
Engineers PEI:
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:
OIQ:
PEO:
APEGM:
APEGS:
APEGA:
APEGBC:
APEY:
NAPEG:
- Is the EIT/MIT program mandatory?
- PEGNL:No, however individuals are encouraged to register since EIT/MITs have some of the privileges of membership and can have experience interviews and take part in the mentorship program.
Engineers Nova Scotia:No but highly encouraged.
Engineers PEI:No
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:No, an MIT can have their work experience reviewed by the Internship committee at 6 months, 2 years and 3 years. If you're not an MIT, no feedback is given until you apply for a P.Eng.
OIQ:Yes
PEO:No, applicants not enrolled must still meet the requirements, but without assistance.
APEGM:Yes
APEGS:Yes
APEGA:No
APEGBC:No
APEY:No
NAPEG:No
- How many years can you be enrolled in the EIT/MIT program?
- PEGNL:Regulations state 4 year maximum however Council at its discretion has extended to 6 years maximum.
New Regulations, anticipated to be adopted by end of October 2010, state no more than 6 years.
Engineers Nova Scotia:Minimum 3 years, maximum 5 years, unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Engineers PEI:No minimum or maximum
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:0 - 5 years unless an extension is approved by Council
OIQ:No minimum or maximum stated in regulation.
PEO:No minimum or maximum.
APEGM:No minimum or maximum
APEGS:No minimum. Maximum is 7 years unless extended by Council in exceptional circumstances.
APEGA:EITs can be enrolled for 4 years to 8 years.
APEGBC:No minimum. The maximum is 8 years, though a one year extension can be requested provided that a P.Eng. application is received.
APEY:No minimum, maximum is 8 years.
NAPEG:No minimum, 6 year maximum that can be extended by Council.
- What title is used for individuals in the EIT/MIT program?
- PEGNL:Engineer-in-Training (EIT). You are also considered an MIT, or Member-in-Training of the association.
Engineers Nova Scotia:Engineer-in-Training (EIT). You must be registered in the program to use this title in Nova Scotia (if you are registered as an EIT in another province you may also use the title).
Engineers PEI:Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Engineer-in-Training (EIT). You must be registered in the New Brunswick program to use the title.
You are also considered an MIT, or Member-in-Training of the association.
OIQ:ing�nieur junior (ing. jr) or Junior Engineer (Jr. Eng.) You must be registered with OIQ to use the title in Qu�bec.
PEO:Suggestions include: EIT, or Engineering Intern.
APEGM:Engineer-in-Training (EIT). You must be registered in the program to use the title in Manitoba. You are also considered an MIT, or Member-in-Training of the association.
APEGS:Engineer-in-training. You must be registered in the program to use the title in Saskatchewan. You are also considered a Member-In-Training of the association.
APEGA:Member-in-Training (although they can be broken down into E.I.T., G.I.T., Geol I.T. or Geoph I.T.)
APEGBC:Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
You must be registered in the program to use the title in BC.
APEY:Engineer-in-Training (EIT). You must be registered in the program to use the title in the Yukon.
NAPEG:Member-in-Training (MIT)
Engineer-in-Training (engineer-in-training) is also acceptable.
- What is the shortest possible amount of time in which the EIT/MIT program can be completed?
- PEGNL:36 months following graduation, if EIT has provided 12 months of acceptable pre-grad experience.
Engineers Nova Scotia:36 months
Engineers PEI:36 months following graduation, if EIT has provided 12 months of acceptable pre-grad experience.
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:36 months following graduation, if EIT has provided 12 months of acceptable pre-grad experience.
OIQ:24 months, if EIT has 4 months of pre-grad experience (the maximum), and if Sponsorship Program is done (which counts for 8 months).
PEO:36 months following graduation (plus time for final assessment), if EIT has provided 12 months of acceptable pre-grad experience.
APEGM:36 months following graduation (plus time for final assessment), if MIT has provided 12 months of acceptable pre-grad experience.
APEGS:36 months following graduation, if EIT has provided 12 months of acceptable pre-grad experience.
APEGA:36 months following graduation, if 12 months of acceptable co-op/intern pre-grad experience was obtained. Otherwise maximum pre-grad experience credit is 4 months.
APEGBC:36 months following graduation, if EIT has provided 12 months of acceptable pre-grad experience.
APEY:36 months following graduation, if EIT has provided 12 months of acceptable pre-grad experience.
NAPEG:36 months following graduation, if 12 months of acceptable co-op/intern pre-grad experience was obtained. Otherwise maximum pre-grad experience credit is 4 months.
- Is there a mentorship program offered to EITs/MITs?
- PEGNL:Yes. The program is not mandatory; typically applies to an MIT who is not able to be supervised by a Professional Member.
Engineers Nova Scotia:Yes
Engineers PEI:No, We have an Experience Review Committee who provides feedback on EIT's documented work experience.
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes, but it is not mandatory.
OIQ:Yes, called Sponsorship Program (optional and gives 8 months work experience credit).
PEO:EITs may be eligible to participate in the mentorship program if offered through their chapter. It is not mandatory.
APEGM:No
APEGS:No, however, we will match up MITs with a mentor from our list of volunteers for the purposes of reviewing work experience.
APEGA:Yes, there is a formal but non-mandatory mentoring program available to all members including MITs/EITs.
APEGBC:Yes, there is a formal but non-mandatory mentoring program available to all members including EITs/MITs.
APEY:No
NAPEG:Yes, there is a formal MIT program available, but it is not mandatory. Mentoring is available.
- What is the role of the mentor in the EIT/MIT program?
- PEGNL:The mentor's role is to provide suitable guidance to the MIT when there is no professional engineer supervisor in the work environment.
Engineers Nova Scotia:The mentor's role is to act as a liaison between the EIT and the Board of Examiners. The Mentor is responsible to the Board for ensuring the EIT is engaged in work having suitable engineering content.
Engineers PEI:-- No Response --
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:The mentor's role is to check that the MIT is receiving the necessary training and engineering experience to meet the requirements for registration. Mentors are important in the cases where the direct supervisor is not a P.Eng. Off site mentors can attest to the MIT's work experience.
OIQ:The mentor's role is to provide counselling. They can not take responsibility for work done by the EIT.
PEO:The mentor’s role is to help the mentee through the licensure process, but is not responsible for the experience gained or to act as a referee (i.e. help with licensure process, guidance on duty of engineers to the public/profession, importance of ethics, how to integrate into the business climate in Ontario)
APEGM:The mentor's role is to take responsibility for the work done by the MIT.
APEGS:The mentor's role is to review the nature of the work experience to verify that it is acceptable engineering work experience in situations where the direct supervisor is not a professional engineer.
APEGA:The role of the mentor is to facilitate the transfer of soft skills to the less experienced member or Protégé based on the identification of the Protégé's specific goals in that area.
APEGBC:The mentor’s role is to provide advice and counselling to help the mentee achieve professional registration. The mentor is not a substitute for a supervisor.
APEY:n/a
NAPEG:The mentor's role should not take the place of the employer's training. It is, in general, a complementary role to help guide, counsel, provide inspiration and be a role model for the MIT.
- Is the EIT/MIT responsible for finding their own mentor?
- PEGNL:Yes, however the association will assist them.
Engineers Nova Scotia:Yes, but they may also request that a mentor be assigned.
Engineers PEI:-- No Response --
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes
OIQ:Yes, but OIQ could provide help.
PEO:No, the formal mentoring program matches mentors and mentee.
APEGM:Yes
APEGS:Yes, but if they can not find a mentor, the association can help.
APEGA:No, the program's Mentoring Coordinator matches mentors and Protégé.
APEGBC:No, the formal mentoring program matches mentors and mentee.
APEY:Yes
NAPEG:The association will assist if requested
- Do you apply directly to become an EIT?
- PEGNL:Yes
Engineers Nova Scotia:Yes
Engineers PEI:Yes
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes
OIQ:Yes
PEO:No, applicants apply for their licence and then select to be enrolled in the EIT program.
APEGM:Yes
APEGS:Yes
APEGA:Yes
APEGBC:Yes
APEY:Yes
NAPEG:Yes
- Do you have to meet the academic requirements for licensure before you can become an EIT/MIT?
- PEGNL:Yes
Engineers Nova Scotia:Yes
Engineers PEI:Yes
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes
OIQ:Yes
PEO:Usually, however, if an applicant has been assigned an exam program, they can enrol conditionally.
APEGM:Yes
APEGS:Yes
APEGA:Yes, APEGA requires Transcripts or Confirmation of degree to come directly from the University
APEGBC:Yes
APEY:Yes.
NAPEG:Yes
- What are the application fee and annual dues for EITs/MITs?
- PEGNL:
Application fee: $248.60
Annual dues: $139.22
(prices include 13% HST)
Engineers Nova Scotia:
Application fee: $124.78
Annual dues: $124.78
Includes taxes
Engineers PEI:
Application fee: $25
Annual dues: $80
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:
Application fee: $100 + HST
If your degree is not from an accredited Canadian university, there is an additional assessment fee of $123.90 + HST
Annual dues: $61.95 + HST (waived in the registration year)
OIQ:
Application Fee: $136 for CEAB graduates
and $512 for others
Annual dues:
Initial: $34
Annual: $356.68
PEO:
Initial application fee: $300 plus HST (this is for the P.Eng. licence. There is no separate application fee for the EIT program,)
Annual dues: $75 plus HST. Under the Financial Credit Program, both the initial application fee and the first year EIT annual fee will be waived if the application is completed prior to 6 months from the date of convocation or landing in Canada.
APEGM:
Application fee: $125.00
Annual dues: $175.00
APEGS:
Application fee: $200
Annual dues: $350.
APEGA:
Application fee: of $140.00
Annual dues: $145.00
For existing MITs enrolled in another province and transferring to Alberta the application fee is $80 and the annual dues are $140
APEGBC:
Application fee: $501.33 (can be waived if the application is received within 12 months of graduating).
Annual dues: $219.52, including SPLI.
APEY:
Application fee: $75+GST= $78.75
Annual dues: $72.50+GST= $76.13
NAPEG:
Application Fees $125 + GST
Annual dues: $100 + GST
- How many years can elapse between the completion of your engineering degree and the application to become an EIT/MIT?
- PEGNL:No maximum
Engineers Nova Scotia:No maximum
Engineers PEI:No maximum
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:No maximum
OIQ:5 years.
PEO:No maximum
APEGM:10 years
APEGS:No maximum
APEGA:No maximum
APEGBC:No maximum
APEY:Nothing in the Act about this, but questions would be asked after 4 years.
NAPEG:No maximum.
- Do you need to provide references to become an EIT/MIT?
- PEGNL:No
Engineers Nova Scotia:No
Engineers PEI:No
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:No
OIQ:No
PEO:No
APEGM:No
APEGS:No
APEGA:Yes, one reference to verify that the individual meets the good character requirement.
APEGBC:No
APEY:No
NAPEG:Yes, one reference to verify good character.
- Is there a citizenship or residency requirement to become an EIT/MIT?
- PEGNL:No
Engineers Nova Scotia:No
Engineers PEI:Must be a resident of PEI
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes, must be a Canadian citizen or permanent/ temporary resident
OIQ:No
PEO:No
APEGM:No
APEGS:No
APEGA:No
APEGBC:No
APEY:No
NAPEG:No
- Do you have to live in the province or territory to apply as an EIT/MIT there?
- PEGNL:No
Engineers Nova Scotia:No
Engineers PEI:Yes
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:No
OIQ:No
PEO:No
APEGM:No
APEGS:No
APEGA:No
APEGBC:No
APEY:No
NAPEG:No
- Do you have to make any good character declarations to become an EIT/MIT?
- PEGNL:Yes. http://www.pegnl.ca/documents/New%20Application%20Form%20-%20March%202010.pdf (see page 4/6)
Engineers Nova Scotia:No
Engineers PEI:No
Declarations required before becoming a Member (P.Eng.)
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes, the application includes questions about previous MIT applications and disciplinary matters.
OIQ:Yes, Any disciplinary decision or decision by a court (when guilty of a criminal offence) must be declared.
PEO:Yes, there are a total of 17 character questions that are part of the P.Eng. licensure application form that must be completed.
APEGM:Yes, there is one question about criminal convictions.
APEGS:Yes, there is one declaration about former disciplinary matters on the application form.
APEGA:Yes, there are four character related questions.
APEGBC:Yes, there are 4 character questions.
APEY:No
NAPEG:Yes, there are four character related questions.
- Is there a language competency requirement to become an EIT/MIT?
- PEGNL:Yes - competency in English.
Engineers Nova Scotia:No
Engineers PEI:No
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes - competency in French or English.
OIQ:No
PEO:No
APEGM:Yes - Canadian Language Benchmark 8.
APEGS:Yes. English as first language or having completed a university degree in English is required. If not, completion of an English Competency test is required or written appeal with reference letter from a P.Eng. or P.Geo
APEGA:No
APEGBC:No
APEY:No
NAPEG:No
- Can an EIT/MIT use the word "Engineer" in a job title given by an employer?
- PEGNL:Yes, as long as it is used with title of Engineer-in-Training
Engineers Nova Scotia:Yes, as long as it is used with title of Engineer-in-Training.
Engineers PEI:Yes, As long as it is used with title of Engineer-in-Training
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:No
OIQ:No
PEO:No
APEGM:Yes, as long as Engineer-in-Training also appears in the title.
APEGS:Yes, as long as Engineer-in-Training also appears by the name.
APEGA:Yes, as long as "Engineer-in-Training" also appears by the name.
APEGBC:Yes, if they are enrolled in BC and they are supervised by a P.Eng. or P.Geo. who is also registered in BC.
APEY:Can use "engineer" in the title as long as the suffix EIT is included.
NAPEG:Yes, the title may be applied to a person registered as an MIT/EIT when working under the direct supervision of a professional engineer.
- Are professional development hours required for EITs/MITs?
- PEGNL:Yes, a minimum of 60 hours annually and a total of 240 hours over 3 years.
Engineers Nova Scotia:Yes
Engineers PEI:Yes
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:No
OIQ:Yes
PEO:No
APEGM:Yes, a minimum of 48 hours of professional development prior to registration as a professional.
APEGS:Yes, 80 credits per year (50 credits maximum can be claimed for full-time work, the rest of the points are for other activities).
APEGA:No
APEGBC:No
APEY:No
NAPEG:No
- Does the provincial regulator provide a certificate to EITs/MITs?
- PEGNL:No
Engineers Nova Scotia:Yes
Engineers PEI:Yes
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:No
OIQ:Yes, a Junior Engineer permit with obligations on designation and supervision of work.
PEO:No
APEGM:No
APEGS:Yes
APEGA:No
APEGBC:Yes
APEY:No
NAPEG:No
- Does the provincial regulator provide a membership card to EITs/MITs?
- PEGNL:Yes
Engineers Nova Scotia:Yes
Engineers PEI:No
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes
OIQ:Yes
PEO:Yes – online card to be printed by the EIT themselves.
APEGM:Yes
APEGS:Yes
APEGA:Yes
APEGBC:Yes
APEY:No
NAPEG:No
- Does the provincial regulator provide a stamp/seal to EITs/MITs?
- PEGNL:No
Engineers Nova Scotia:No
Engineers PEI:No
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:No
OIQ:No
PEO:No
APEGM:No
APEGS:Yes
APEGA:No
APEGBC:No
APEY:No
NAPEG:No
- Are EITs/MITs considered members of the association?
- PEGNL:Yes
Engineers Nova Scotia:Yes
Engineers PEI:No
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:No
OIQ:Yes
PEO:No
APEGM:No
APEGS:Yes
APEGA:Yes
APEGBC:Yes
APEY:Yes
NAPEG:Yes
- Do EITs/MITs have the right to vote?
- PEGNL:Yes
Engineers Nova Scotia:Yes
Engineers PEI:No
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes
OIQ:Yes
PEO:Only at the Chapter level
APEGM:No
APEGS:Yes
APEGA:No
APEGBC:No
APEY:Yes
NAPEG:No
- Can EITs/MITs be elected to Council?
- PEGNL:No
Engineers Nova Scotia:No
Engineers PEI:No
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes, but can not run for Vice-President.
OIQ:Yes
PEO:No
APEGM:No
APEGS:Yes (there is one MIT position)
APEGA:No
APEGBC:No
APEY:No
NAPEG:No
- Do EITs/MITs have obligations towards the Code of Ethics?
- PEGNL:Yes
Engineers Nova Scotia:Yes
Engineers PEI:Yes
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes
OIQ:Yes
PEO:No
APEGM:Yes
APEGS:Yes
APEGA:Yes
APEGBC:Yes
APEY:Yes
NAPEG:Yes
- Which bylaws or regulations refer to EITs/MITs?
- PEGNL:Part III of Regs refers to qualifications, admissions, fees, register, cancellation and suspension, and time limits.
Engineers Nova Scotia:By-Law 13A (1) refers to EITs
http://www.engineersnovascotia.ca
Engineers PEI:By-Laws 2.2.1, 2.3.4
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:MIT is referenced in our by-laws at 2.1, 2.32.4, 5.2, 5.5, 7.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 9.1, 11.1, 11.6 and 11.7
www.apegnb.com under "Publications"
OIQ:Regulation respecting other terms and conditions for the issuance of permits by the ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
http://www2.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/dynamicSearch/telecharge.php?type=2&file=//I_9/I9R4.htm
PEO:Bylaw #1 refers to the Chapter organization and allows for EITs to vote and hold office at the executive level. Regulations refer to the payment of EIT fees.
APEGM:By-laws 6.1, 6.3.1 and 6.3.2 refer to the requirement to be enrolled as an MIT.
APEGS:Members-in-training are “members” and everything in the Act referring to members applies to them. See also in particular sections 3, 4 and 8 of the Regulatory bylaws.
http://www.apegs.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=19
APEGA:It is in our Act Regulations and Bylaws See Act s.1(n);;ss. 10-12 Regulations http://www.apegga.org/About/ACT/pdf/ACT2010.pdf
APEGBC:
APEY:EIT is defined in the Licensee section of the Regulations (22 (a),(b),(c)) as a "class of membership" with the accompanying note that EITs can vote but not be a member of Council. Section 27.(2) notes that they will not be issued a stamp or seal.
NAPEG:Act: Sections 11 and 14 Bylaws: Section 20 and Code of Ethics
- Are EITs/MITs referenced in the provincial Engineering Act?
- PEGNL:
Engineers Nova Scotia:Yes, Section 9 (1) and (2) of the NS Engineering Profession Act.
Engineers PEI:Yes
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes, MITs are mentioned in our Act at 2 (1), 10.1 (a) and 27 (e).
www.apegnb.ca under "Publications"
OIQ:No
PEO:Yes, the Act allows for members of related classes to be charged a fee as well as being recognized by the Association.
APEGM:Yes, Section 19 outlines the qualifications for enrolment as an MIT.
APEGS:Yes, because they are "members", However the mention of "engineer-in-training" starts in the Regulatory bylaws and administrative bylaws.
APEGA:Yes
APEGBC:No, not in the Act, but as a Grade of Membership in the Bylaws.
APEY:No
NAPEG:Yes, Sections 11, and 14.
- Do EITs/MITs need to be supervised by a P.Eng.?
- PEGNL:Yes
Engineers Nova Scotia:No, but it is preferred
Engineers PEI:No. Experience has to be verified by a P.Eng.
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes
OIQ:Yes, by regulation when work is of the nature to that described in the Act.
PEO:Yes, by regulation, for a minimum of 12 months in a Canadian jurisdiction, however, strongly encouraged for all 48 months.
APEGM:Yes
APEGS:No, but a professional engineer must take responsibility for all engineering work.
APEGA:Yes
APEGBC:Yes
APEY:Yes
NAPEG:Yes
- Is supervision by a P.Eng. formally verified when joining the EIT/MIT program?
- PEGNL:No
Engineers Nova Scotia:No
Engineers PEI:No
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:No
OIQ:Yes, we check supervision in the yearly registration.
PEO:No, verification is done at the end of the internship period during the formal experience review.
APEGM:No, however, it is noted when progress reports are submitted.
APEGS:Only semi-formally. Applicants are asked if their direct supervisor is a P.Eng. and if s/he is not, they are told that they need a mentor to sign off on work experience.
APEGA:No, however, it can be verified in the future at the time the individual applies for registration as a P.Eng.
APEGBC:Yes they are asked to identify their supervisor on the application form.
APEY:No
NAPEG:No, however, it can be verified in the future at the time the individual applies for registration as a P.Eng.
- What is the work experience reporting frequency for EITs/MITs?
- PEGNL:Mid-term interview encouraged.
Engineers Nova Scotia:6 months
Engineers PEI:Voluntary
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:MIT submits logbook at 6 months, 2 years and 3 years. If there is not a P.Eng. supervisor on site, the Mentor and MIT are asked to submit every 3 months.
OIQ:At the end of the required minimum of 36 months.
PEO:Annual reviews encouraged.
APEGM:MITs must report every six months.
APEGS:Once per year except for the Final report which can be two years long. We require separate reports for separate jobs, so some may have to submit more than 3 reports over four years if they change jobs.
APEGA:MITs do not have to report prior to application for professional licensure.
APEGBC:If using online recording system, provide a report every 6 or 12 months. Otherwise, provide report at end of 48 months.
APEY:n/a
NAPEG:MITs do not have to report work experience prior to application for professional licensure.
- How do EITs/MITs record their work experience?
- PEGNL:Logbook (PEGNL suggested format); Mandatory Summary of Work Experience Form required upon application for Professional status.
Engineers Nova Scotia:Engineers Nova Scotia Work experience record form
Engineers PEI:Log book form
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Logbook and Progress Report Forms.
OIQ:Form (table) provided by OIQ
PEO:No formal process, although the keeping of logbooks are encouraged to make the annual reporting easier. An electronic template form and Guide are available on request.
APEGM:Online reporting system
APEGS:Form provided on-line which can be downloaded and filled out in Microsoft Word
APEGA:New Work Experience Record forms have been introduced and this is the only acceptable format.
APEGBC:If using online recording system - fill out a form. Otherwise, submit chronological, clear and concise written report.
APEY:We recommend following APEGGA guidelines, as APEGGA does the 1st time application review for APEY.
NAPEG:Work Experience Record Forms.
- Are 12 months minimum of engineering work experience in a Canadian environment required?
- PEGNL:Yes
Engineers Nova Scotia:Yes
Engineers PEI:Yes
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes
OIQ:Yes
PEO:Yes
APEGM:Yes
APEGS:Yes
APEGA:Yes. Experience must be at the professional engineering level (as opposed to technologist level) and must be obtained under the supervision and control of a P.Eng.
APEGBC:Yes
APEY:Yes
Per APEGGA
NAPEG:Yes. Experience must be at the professional engineering level (as opposed to technologist level) and must be obtained under the supervision and control of a P.Eng.
- Is "equivalent to Canadian" work experience allowed?
- PEGNL:The Registration Committee at its discretion may consider North American experience (reviewed on a case basis).
Engineers Nova Scotia:Yes
Engineers PEI:Yes
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes, North American experience or work for a Canadian company overseas that uses Canadian codes and standards i.e. in a "Canadian environment".
OIQ:Yes, but only for graduates of Canadian CEAB-accredited engineering programs, under certain conditions.
PEO:No, at least 12 months experience must be in a Canadian jurisdiction under the supervision of a P.Eng.
APEGM:Yes, experience in the US is usually acceptable
APEGS:Yes, experience in the US is considered equivalent. Applicant can also try to demonstrate that work done elsewhere used Canadian standards and codes and that might also be acceptable.
APEGA:Yes. Experience in the US is usually also acceptable.
APEGBC:Yes. On an exceptional basis, it may be credited. Must demonstrate good knowledge of equivalent-to-Canadian: professional supervision, laws, climates, codes, conditions, customs, practices and standards, and supervision must have been equivalent to that of a P.Eng. or by an expert who has worked in many countries.
APEY:Yes, experience in the US is usually also acceptable.
NAPEG:Yes. Experience in the US is usually also acceptable.
- Who reviews the work experience of EITs/MITs?
- PEGNL:Staff and Registration Committee.
Engineers Nova Scotia:The Mentor or the Board of Examiners
Engineers PEI:Engineering Qualifications Committee
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Internship or Admissions committee.
OIQ:One member of the staff, by regulation.
PEO:Manager, EIT Programs or the EIT coordinator reviews EIT annual reports. Final review completed by Licensure unit staff.
APEGM:The Experience Review Committee.
APEGS:The Experience Review Committee and staff.
APEGA:For CEAB grads the Assistant Director of Registration can make recommendations to the Board of Examiners, or may send the file to an experience examiner for review.
For holders of non-CEAB degrees the experience is reviewed by Board of Examiner Experience Examiners who make recommendations to APEGGA's Board of Examiners.
APEGBC:Selected members, by discipline, from either the Online Reviewer Committee or the Applications Committee. The candidate may also be interviewed and the experience may also be reviewed by the entire multi-disciplinary Registration Committee.
APEY:The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta.
NAPEG:Board of Examiners of The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta.
- Will work experience acquired and validated by another provincial regulator be accepted and acknowledged?
- PEGNL:Yes, provided it was validated by a P. Eng. supervisor.
Engineers Nova Scotia:Yes
Engineers PEI:Yes, with some review.
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes, with some review
OIQ:No. Experience must be assessed by OIQ.
PEO:No, PEO will do a full review at the end of the EIT period.
APEGM:Yes, with some review.
APEGS:No, APEGS needs to see all the experience. We will accept experience in the other Association's format and let the EIT know if we need further information.
APEGA:No, APEGGA will do a full review at the end of the EIT period.
APEGBC:Yes
APEY:Yes
NAPEG:No, APEGA Board of Examiners will do a full review at the end of the EIT period.
- If the professional practice examination was passed in another jurisdiction, is this accepted/acknowledged?
- PEGNL:Yes
Engineers Nova Scotia:Yes
Engineers PEI:Yes
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes
OIQ:Yes.
PEO:Yes
APEGM:Yes
APEGS:Yes
APEGA:Yes
APEGBC:Yes
APEY:Yes
NAPEG:Yes
- When can the professional practice examination be written?
- PEGNL:Anytime, however MITs are encouraged to have at least 2 years experience before writing it.
Engineers Nova Scotia:After 24 months of experience credit is approved.
Engineers PEI:After 1 year of experience
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Anytime, however MIT's are encouraged to have at least 2 years experience.
OIQ:Anytime, as a Jr. Eng. and as candidate for international engineering graduates in rare occasions.
PEO:Anytime, up to two years after the academics have been verified.
APEGM:Anytime, as long as they have started the process - either as an MIT or Academic Review.
APEGS:After one year of post-bachelors experience and the completed experience report is submitted to APEGS.
APEGA:After 2 years experience (assuming application has been received) or two year after having been enrolled in the program.
APEGBC:When the applicant has submitted a P.Eng. application and demonstrated a minimum of 2 years of self-assessed experience
APEY:Anytime after two years of acceptable experience.
NAPEG:After two years experience (assuming application has been received) or two year after having been enrolled in the program.
- Where can the professional practice examination be written?
- PEGNL:Anywhere
Engineers Nova Scotia:In Canada and in the US
Engineers PEI:Anywhere
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:In Fredericton, NB unless other arrangements have been made.
OIQ:In Qu�bec. (offered in 9 cities)
PEO:Worldwide
APEGM:Anywhere in Canada, and outside Canada in limited circumstances, as long as proper exam security, invigilation and logistical arrangements can be made
APEGS:Anywhere in the world (the applicant must provide reasons to write outside Regina or Saskatoon and help arrange an invigilator).
APEGA:Anywhere in Canada, and outside Canada in limited circumstances, as long as proper exam security, invigilation and logistical arrangements can be made.
APEGBC:Anywhere, provided that a P.Eng./P.Geo./P.E. is available to invigilate.
APEY:Anywhere, as per APEGGA.
NAPEG:Anywhere in Canada, and outside Canada in limited circumstances, as long as proper exam security, invigilation and logistical arrangements can be made.
- What seminars or training materials for the professional practice examination are offered?
- PEGNL:PEGNL offers a two-day optional seminar on the Thursday and Friday preceding the Monday exam.
Engineers Nova Scotia:There is a one day workshop
Engineers PEI:Evening training session offered
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:No. Texts are for sale and Act/Bylaws are available.
OIQ:Preparatory material is available on Website: http://www.oiq.qc.ca/en/Iam/member/junior/examination/Pages/examination.aspx
PEO:The EIT Unit holds a seminar approximately one month before each sitting for EITs eligible to write. Seminar discusses the importance of professional ethics, duty to society, etc. and the legal aspects of professional practice. Exam questions and answers are presented in an open forum.
APEGM:Applicants can order the NPPE study kit.
Non-mandatory prep seminar is available.
APEGS:A two-day seminar twice per year, two textbooks sold by the APEGS office (one on law and one on ethics). Most seminar material is posted to APEGS Web site under Registration, Professional Practice Exam
APEGA:Applicants can order the NPPE study kit
APEGBC:Applicants can order the NPPE study kit.
APEY:Copies of the Act, are available and applicants can order the NPPE study kit.
NAPEG:Applicants can order the NPPE study kit.
- Is there a language competency requirement to complete the EIT/MIT program and become a licensed engineer?
- PEGNL:Yes, applicants must be competent in English
Engineers Nova Scotia:Yes, applicants must be competent in English.
Engineers PEI:Yes, applicants must be competent in English.
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes, applicants must be competent in English or French
OIQ:Yes, applicants must be competent in French. (applies to all professions in Qu�bec)
PEO:Yes, applicants must be competent in English.
APEGM:Yes, applicants must be competent in English to Canadian Language Benchmark 8.
APEGS:Yes, applicants must be competent in English.
APEGA:Yes, applicants must have a TOEFL score of 600 written, 250 computer, 100 Internet based, or a handwritten letter explaining how the applicant feels they are competent in the English Language, combined with reference form Canadian P.Eng verifying the individual's ability to communicate in English.
APEGBC:The candidate will need to fulfil an English Language Competency Policy prior to registration. The ways to fulfil the policy are listed here http://www.apeg.bc.ca/reg/englishcompetency.html
APEY:As APEGGA
NAPEG:Yes, applicants must have a TOEFL score of 600 written, 250 computer, 100 Internet based, or a handwritten letter explaining how the applicant feels they are competent in the English Language, combined with reference form Canadian P.Eng verifying the individual's ability to communicate in English.
- How many references are required to complete the EIT/MIT program and become a licensed engineer?
- PEGNL:Minimum of 3 references covering a minimum of 48 months work experience.
Engineers Nova Scotia:3 references - 2 from P.Eng., and one other.
Engineers PEI:Three (3) references from P.Eng's are preferred. One has to be a Member
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Three (3) references from P.Eng's
OIQ:Depends on number of jobs; minimum of 2.
PEO:At least 3 references of which at least 1 must be a P.Eng. covering 12 months of supervision. Need a supervisor from each place of work covering all 48 months.
APEGM:Minimum of 2 references required.
APEGS:Three references from professional engineers or professional geoscientists, at least one of which who has supervised or mentored their work as submitted in experience reports.
APEGA:Minimum of 3 references required.
APEGBC:Minimum of 4 references required.
APEY:Three
NAPEG:Minimum of three references required.
- Are there any other special requirements to become licensed?
- PEGNL:No
Engineers Nova Scotia:No
Engineers PEI:No
Engineers & Geoscientists New Brunswick:Yes, you must be the legal age of majority.
OIQ:1. Canadian experience must be in Canada for international engineering graduates.
2. A conditional Engineering permit can be obtained if language requirement cannot readily be met (the permit is valid for one year only).
3. In general, OIQ recommends that an EIT who has started the program in another province continue it there, even if she/he becomes a Qu�bec resident. Once the P.Eng. licence has been received, an application for permit can be submitted under the Inter-Association Mobility Agreement.
PEO:You must be over the age of 18 before a P.Eng. licence can be conferred (this is not required to become an EIT, but is required for licensure).
APEGM:A provisional license can be issued if all requirements except for 1 year of Canadian experience have been met.
APEGS:No
APEGA:No
APEGBC:All applicants must take the Law & Ethics Seminar (2 days) either in person or by purchasing and viewing 2 CD's and signing a declaration that they have reviewed and understood the content.
APEY:Our program closely follows the program of the Association Professional Engineers and Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA). APEGGA undertakes the review of applications for APEY.
NAPEG:An essay on issues related to practising in the North that differs from southern jurisdictions needs to be submitted as part of the application package.
GENERAL - THE PROGRAM
APPLYING TO THE PROGRAM
REGULATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
WORK EXPERIENCE
THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXAMINATION
COMPLETING THE PROGRAM AND BECOMING A LICENSED ENGINEER
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