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Immigration and Engineering
Engineering is a regulated profession In Canada. By law, no one can practise the profession of engineering without a license. Licensing is carried out by Engineers Canada’s members, the 12 provincial and territorial associations/ordre who set standards and regulate the profession. An engineering licence is valid only within that jurisdiction, however, there is a mobility agreement among the provinces and territories regarding the transfer of licences. These associations serve and protect the public on behalf of their provincial or territorial government.
Once registered, or licensed, as a member of a provincial or territorial association, engineers are known as professional engineers and are eligible to use the designation "P.Eng." ("ing." or Eng. in Québec) after their name. In Canada, it is illegal to practise the profession of engineering or to use the P.Eng./ing./Eng. designation without being licensed as a member of an association.
Licence Requirements
To be licensed as a professional engineer by a provincial or territorial engineering association, candidates must:
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You should contact the association of professional engineers in the province or territory where you plan to settle.
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Possess an undergraduate (Bachelor's level) degree in engineering from a recognized Canadian university program, or possess an otherwise recognized engineering degree and complete an assigned exam program. Recognition of degree equivalency by a Canadian university or other organization is unrelated to recognition of your degree by Engineers Canada and its members.
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Complete three or four years of engineering work, depending on the association. Experience obtained outside Canada may be acceptable if sufficient documentation is provided. A minimum of 12 months experience must be in a Canadian environment to ensure that you are familiar with Canadian codes and standards.
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Write and pass a professional practice examination on professional practice, ethics, engineering law and liability.
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Be of good character and reputation.
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Be proficient in English (French in Québec, English or French in New Brunswick).
Engineers Canada is the business name of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers.
*The terms ENGINEER, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER, P.ENG., CONSULTING ENGINEER, ENGINEERING, INGÉNIEUR, GÉNIE, ING.,
INGÉNIEUR CONSEIL and INGÉNIERIE are official marks held by the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers.
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