Steps that can be done before you

arrive in British Columbia (B.C.), Canada

You want to work as a

Professional Engineer in B.C.

Note: This process map describes the different

paths one can take to become a Professional
Engineer in British Columbia. The path you will
have to take depends on the type of training/
education and work related experience you
currently have in this occupation. Please ensure
that all the documents you submit are in English.
The approximate time it will take to go through this
process ranges from 1 year and 6 months, to 2
years and 6 months. This timeframe will vary
depending on how fast you complete the
application form(s), collect and send the
documents, take required examinations, and take
any required courses. The cost of this qualification
process ranges from $1,087 to $1,787.

You have completed a 4

year bachelors degree in
science, engineering,
geoscience, applied
science or technology?
Yes
You are currently a
registered member with
Engineers Australia, The
Hong Kong Institution of
Engineers, Engineers
Ireland, or the Institute
of Geologists of Ireland?

Complete 1 year of experience as an Engineer in B.C. Once you have

work experience in B.C., you will be able to apply for membership
with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of
British Columbia (APEGBC). For more information on the work
experience requirement, https://www.apeg.bc.ca/getmedia/
c721f7d8-1fbf-4a6c-a06d-16d9227c4c13/APEGBC-Guidelines-forSatisfactory-Experience-in-Engineering.pdf.aspx

Yes
Complete 1 year of experience as an Engineer in B.C. Once you have
work experience in B.C., you will be able to apply for membership
with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of
British Columbia (APEGBC). For more information on the work
experience requirement, https://www.apeg.bc.ca/getmedia/
c721f7d8-1fbf-4a6c-a06d-16d9227c4c13/APEGBC-Guidelines-forSatisfactory-Experience-in-Engineering.pdf.aspx

Apply for membership with APEGBC. You will need to complete the
application form found online, https://www.apeg.bc.ca/APEGBC/
media/APEGBC/Registration/APEGBC-Application-forRegistration.pdf. Once you submit your application form, APEGBC
will review within 4 to 6 weeks. You will need to submit the
following with your application:

Apply to have your qualifications assessed by APEGBC. You will

need to complete the membership application form found online,
https://www.apeg.bc.ca/APEGBC/media/APEGBC/Registration/
APEGBC-Application-for-Registration.pdf. Depending you your
education and experience, you may need to complete an Interview
and/or Academic Examinations. APEGBC will let you know what the
required next steps are in a letter 2 to 4 months after receiving
your application. You will need to submit the following with your
application:
Proof of your Canadian Citizenship, or your Permanent
Residence status

Proof of your Canadian Citizenship, or your Permanent Residence

status
Reference forms from 2 Canadian or American Professional
Engineer referees, https://www.apeg.bc.ca/APEGBC/media/
APEGBC/Registration/APEGBC-Reference-Form.pdf
Confirmation request form, completed by the Engineering
Association in your home country and sent directly to APEGBC,
https://www.apeg.bc.ca/APEGBC/media/APEGBC/Registration/
APEGBC-Confirmation-Request-Form.pdf

Official educational transcripts (or educational record) sent

directly from your educational institution to APEGBC.
An experience report, that outlines your work history. You will
complete this using APEGBCs online Experience Reporting
System. For more information, https://www.apeg.bc.ca/
Become-a-Member/Competency-Experience-Reporting-System

Application fee of $475

Apply to write the Professional Practice Examination. You can

complete this exam while APEGBC reviews your membership
application. The Professional Practice Examination is offered four
times a year in Victoria and Vancouver B.C. You can contact
APEGBC to discuss other possible exam locations. The Professional
Practice Examination can be found on the APEGBC website, https://
www.apeg.bc.ca/getmedia/0b200eb6-1c54-4eff-992401186da7da03/APEGBC-Professional-Practice-Exam-Guidelinesand-Application.pdf.aspx. You will need to include the following
with your application:

Preferred exam date and location

You have 4 years work

experience as an
Engineer?

No

Yes

Steps that you have to take in British Columbia (B.C.) Canada

Exam fee of $242

No

Contact the Association of Professional Engineers

and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC) to
discuss the eligibility of your education and
experience, https://www.apeg.bc.ca/Contact-Us

Confirmation request form, completed by the Engineering

Association in your home country and sent directly to APEGBC,
https://www.apeg.bc.ca/getmedia/ae3a6646-e97b-4d17-a0703e804e88055f/APEGBC-Confirmation-Request-Form.pdf.aspx

Abstract from your masters or doctoral program, if applicable

Application fee of $475

No
You are required to
complete
Academic
Examinations?

No

You are required to

complete an
interview?
Yes

Complete the Professional Practice Exam

at the specified date and location.

Contact APEGBC
to discuss your
ability to
reapply, https://
www.apeg.bc.ca
/Contact-Us

Yes

Register to take the Law and Ethics

Seminar. You can attend a Law and
Ethics Seminar in person, or by
purchasing an online Law and Ethics
Seminar to complete. The Law and
Ethics Seminar costs approximately
$390. For more information, https://
www.apeg.bc.ca/Become-a-Member/
Law-and-Ethics-Seminar.

Complete the Academic

Examinations as directed by APEGBC.
Each examination is $340. Exams are
offered twice a year. For more
information, https://
www.apeg.bc.ca/Become-aMember/Academic-Examinations

Complete the interview as directed

by APEGBC. Interviews take place in
Burnaby B.C. Two Professional
Engineers will conduct the interview.
After the interview, you will hear
back from APEGBC with the next
steps within 4 to 6 weeks.

You passed both

the Professional
Practice Exam, and
the Law and Ethics
Seminar?

You successfully
completed the
Academic
Examinations?

You are required to

complete
Academic
Examinations?

Yes

No

No

You can now work as a

Professional Engineer in B.C.

Contact APEGBC to discuss your

ability to reapply, https://
www.apeg.bc.ca/Contact-Us

No

Yes

Yes