rofessional Engineers ntario (PEO) Jeannette Chau, MBA, P.Eng.
bjectives Role of PEO Licensing Requirements Engineering Experience Benefits of Engineering Intern Program
O s Role & Function o - self regulating body for P. Engs. at - regulate and set standards ere - across the province of Ontario y - Public safety and welfare w - Admissions, discipline and enforcement
hy you should get your P.Eng. licence y be required by law es right to use engineer in your job title es right to use P.Eng. after your name ts you within the professional community Chapter based 36 chapters throughout out Ontario
censing Requirements Acceptable engineering education; Professional Practice Examination; Good character (i.e. no criminal record); References (all supervisors & a minimum of one P.Eng.); 48 months acceptable engineering experience (12 months must be within a Canadian jurisdiction)
ees Application fee: $300 Professional Practice Examination: $165 Technical exams (if required): One-time administration and 1 st exam fee: $580 Subsequent exams: $165 Optional: Engineering i Intern Training i (EIT) Program: $75
e-graduation Experience Eligible for up to 12 months credit; After completing 50 % of course work Not eligible for the required 12 months of Canadian jurisdictional experience PEO Policy Related to course and career; Assessed after 12 months post-graduate experience.
gineering Master s of PhD PEO Policy Completed degrees - 12 months experience Same discipline or closely related to your bachelor of engineering i degree Only one degree applies Not eligible for the required 12 months of Canadian jurisdictional experience
plied Research Industry supported: Company requests and sponsors research; Company must have immediate practical use for the research; and P. Eng. from company must be a referee; Only time worked at company location under supervision of P.Eng. Referee can be credited. Can count for 12 months of Canadian engineering experience
ofessional Practice Examination 3 hours total - Part A (Ethics), Part B (Law) 4 essay-style style questions per section, similar structure each time Exam samples available for purchase from PEO April, August & December sittings Locations throughout Ontario & embassies around the world
gineering Experience Required Elements: Application of Theory Practical Experience Management of Engineering Communication Skills Social Implications of Engineering i
perience Assessment Tools quired: Summary of experience provided by the candidate (may also include earlier EIT reviews/guidance and subsequent response by candidate) Referees evaluations covering all reported time periods (may also include follow-up discussions with referees) tional: ERC and/or Staff referral interviews ie (if items 1 or 2
gineering Experience Record Not a Resume; Include specific engineering work that you performed; Explain the nature of problems you solved; Identify design/analysis factors you considered;
feree Requirements Minimum legal requirement: one P. Eng. supervisor for one year* Ideal goal: one direct P. Eng. supervisor plus another P. Eng. familiar with your work, per place of employment, over the entire 48 months. Supervisors must be sufficiently familiar with the details of the candidate s work *Note: If this is all that is provided, an experience
pervisors/referees Professional Engineers who serve as Supervisors or Referees are expected to: Provide guidance, encouragement and support to the candidate Be familiar with the candidate s work through direct supervision or ongoing contact Be able to attest t that t the work experience qualifies within the five established criteria Confirm that 48 months of experience as well as other
oss-discipline EO s Concern: Work experience is not in compliance with educational background Must provide us with evidence of educational courses or training to bridge the gap between your educational background and the work undertaken
T Program Use of EIT title (serious about licensing); Inclusion in PEO members directory; Met academic qualifications; Review of work experience; Individual guidance; Engineering Dimensions; Participate in local Chapters; Eligible to join OSPE and take advantage of their Career Centre & other member services
nancial Credit Program (FCP) Who?: Internationally Educated Graduate (IEG) with engineering degree CEAB graduate students What?: PEO will waive Lic. Application fee FREE EIT Membership First Year How?: IEG: Must apply on-line within six months of landing in Canada CEAB: : Must apply on-line within six months of graduation
Jeannette Chau, P.Eng. EIT Programs Officer jchau@peo.on.ca Manoj Choudhary, P.Eng Manager Pre-licensing mchoudhary@peo.on.ca www.peo.on.ca