Professional Engineering Licensing in Ontario

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Professional Engineering Licensing in Ontario

• Noreen E. Calderbank, P. Eng., Manager,
  Prelicensing Programs

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Professional Engineering in Ontario
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PEOs Role Function

• Who - self regulating body for P. Engs.
• What - regulate and set standards
• Where - across the province of Ontario
• When - 1922 right to title 1932 right to
  practice
• Why - Public safety and welfare
• How - Admissions, discipline and enforcement
• To serve and protect the public interest

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Practice of Professional Engineering

• Any act of designing, composing, evaluating,
  advising, reporting, directing or supervising
• Wherein the safeguarding of life, health,
  property or the public welfare is concerned
• That requires the application of engineering
  principles (does not include practicing as a
  natural scientist). PEA of Ontario

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Regulatory Compliance

• ENFORCEMENT - Concerned with practice of
  professional engineering by non-engineers,
  improper use of engineering titles by
  non-engineers, and unauthorized independent
  practice by engineers without a C of A.
• DISCIPLINE Handles complaints against licensed
  engineers for incompetence, negligence, or
  professional misconduct.

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Licensing Process
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Licensing Requirements

• Acceptable engineering education
• Professional Practice Examination
• Good character
• References
• 48 months engineering experience and
• 12 months of acceptable engineering experience
  in Canada.

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Application Form - Attachments

• Transcripts Diplomas
• Original or photocopy certified by P. Eng. or
  Ontario Notary Public
• English translations certified by P. Eng. or
  member of ATIO 1-800-234-5030
• Course descriptions (optional)
• English translations (no need for certification)
• Record of landing or Canadian Citizenship
• Engineering Experience summary (see Guide)
• Cheque for 243.80

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Licensing Steps

• Assessment of academic qualifications
• (Assignment of examination program)
• (ERC Interview to waive examinations)
• (Write pass examinations within timeframe)
• Pass the Professional Practice Exam
• Gain provide proof of required engineering
  experience
• Provide corroborating engineering references
• Payment of fees

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PEO Licensure Flow Diagram
Experience Assessment After completion of a
minimum of 48 months of work experience
Professional Practice Exam Mandatory for
all Applicants no exceptions
2 year limit to attempt PPE
More Experience Required
Failure To attempt PPE Within Time limit Or
pass PPE within 3 attempts
Exams waived
Optional Staff Referral Interview
or
Pass
Not waived
Acceptable Experience
Fail
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Academic Requirements

• CEAB graduates
• No technical examinations only PPE
• Non- CEAB Engineering programs
• Confirmatory Examination Program PPE
• Other education
• Specific Examination Program PPE

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Examination Programs
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Confirmatory Examination

• You have been assigned a Confirmatory
  Examination Program on a provisional basis
• 4 examinations
• 3 technical
• 1 complementary study
• Discipline specific - have choice of exams
  according to your own preferences specialities
• Write pass within 3 settings
• 65 average on first two means final two are
  waived.

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Specific Examination Program

• To fill identified gaps in engineering education
• Usually assigned to engineering technologist
  graduates
• Could be many examinations including basic
  mathematics and sciences
• No choice of assigned exams

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Exam Waiving Option

• Confirmatory Examinations
• 5 years of engineering experience
• Experience confirms adequate engineering
  education
• Specific Examinations
• 10 years of engineering experience
• Experience for each assigned examination

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ERC Interview

• Two engineers in applicants discipline
• Video-taped to ensure fair treatment
• Detailed engineering resume
• Referee statements
• Examples of work
• Waiving exams requires consensus

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Experience Requirements
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Experience Summary

• Detailed engineering summary
• Description of projects
• Nature of the problem solved, design performed,
  factors considered, etc.
• Specific engineering you performed
• I not We
• Do not use third person
• Action words (design, calculate, analyse, etc.)

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Engineering Experience

• 5 Required Elements
• Application of theory
• Practical experience
• Management of engineering
• Communication skills and
• Social implications of engineering.

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Engineering Experience (details)

• Application of theory
• Analysis
• Design and synthesis
• Testing methods and
• Implementation methods.

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Pre-Graduation Experience

• Eligible for up to 12 months credit
• Complete 50 of course work
• Related to course and career
• Assess after 12 months post-graduate experience.
• Cannot be used for the 12 months of Canadian
  engineering experience

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Engineering Masters or PhD

• Eligible for 12 months experience credit
• Should be same discipline or closely related to
  your bachelor of engineering degree
• Cannot be used for the 12 months of Canadian
  engineering experience

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Applied Research

• Industry sponsored or supported
• Company pay for research
• Company use research and
• P. Eng. from company as a referee.
• Can count for 12 months of Canadian engineering
  experience

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EIT Program
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Engineering Intern Training (EIT) Program

• Annual review of work experience
• Personal guidance related to work experience or
  other licensing concerns
• EIT title for business cards resumes
• PEO publications mailed directly to you
• Chapter membership
• Group insurance and investment plans

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Engineering Intern Training (EIT) Program

• On-Line Review System
• Volunteer P.Eng. Reviewers v. staff unlimited
  supply
• Same discipline/field of engineering as EIT
  better understanding of the quality of
  engineering experience
• True annual reviews with faster turn-around times
  no back-log periods
• Eventually, EITs automatically contacted to
  submit a report full participation from EITs
  with more frequent feedback

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For EIT Program Information

• Noreen E. Calderbank, P. Eng.
• Manager, Prelicensing Programs
• ncalderbank_at_peo.on.ca
• www.peo.on.ca