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Only those who are granted the professional engineer licence have the right to practise professional
engineering in Ontario. In Ontario, you can only get your licence from the occupational regulatory body for
engineers, The Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).

Not all engineering graduates in Ontario are professional engineers. A professional engineer must satisfy the
requirements set by PEO to earn a licence. However, you can work in engineering without a licence, if a
professional engineer supervises and takes responsibility for your work.

The career opportunities for professional engineers in Ontario vary according to your area of practice and the
industries in which you wish to work. Ontario is a very competitive job market and jobs are not easy to find,
especially in the Greater Toronto Area.

DID YOU KNOW?

Global Experience Ontario helps internationally trained and educated individuals in regulated non-health professions
find out how to qualify for professional practice in Ontario.

It is important to prepare for your job search early even before you immigrate by becoming familiar
with job-search techniques, conducting research on the industries and companies in which you are
interested, and improving and documenting your skills and knowledge.

Tools and Information

The Ontario Government has partnered with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), to create a career map for
internationally trained engineers. The career map explains in detail every step of the registration process,
including language requirements, industry trends, labour market conditions, the credential assessment
process, licensing fees and other important information.

Download a copy of the Career Map for internationally trained architects:

Career map for internationally trained engineers (PDF)

Career map for internationally trained engineers (Word)

The Professional Engineers of Ontario have a program where they offer free licensing-assessment for
internationally trained engineers. The program, introduced last year, waived the licensing fee and the fee for
an intern training program if an internationally trained engineer registered within six months of arriving. For
more information, contact the PEO (contact information listed below).

Getting Help
Bridge training programs: If you are qualified in your profession but new to Ontario, you may benefit from
a bridging program. Bridging programs help qualified immigrants move more quickly into their professions
without duplicating what they have already learned.

Engineering Internship Training (EIT) Program

If you have been assigned a confirmatory examination program, you are eligible to be registered in PEO's
Engineering Internship Training (EIT) Program. The EIT Program is designed for applicants who are employed
in an engineering capacity. It is not a job search or placement program.

PEOs EIT Program:

helps you to understand the licensing requirements, particularly the experience required to qualify for a
P.Eng. licence;
offers you the opportunity to obtain detailed, confidential work experience reviews from the EIT Program
Manager. At your request, PEO will review your experience upon changing jobs, upon completion of any
temporary work assignment, and after obtaining your first six months of engineering experience in
Canada;
helps you demonstrate to employers your commitment to becoming a licensed professional engineer; and
encourages you to become involved in the profession and to participate in PEOs chapter activities,
insurance and investment plans.

PEOs EIT program provides:

access to the password-protected sections of the PEO website (www.peo.on.ca) for questions and answers
of concern to PEOs engineering interns;
subscription to EngineerMENTOR, PEOs on-line newsletter for engineering interns (available by mail on
request);
on-line discussions with other engineering interns and with professional engineers;
advice on reporting work experience;
examples of legal and ethical issues; and
specialized EIT assistance.

The annual fee for the EIT program is $53.50. You must notify your PEO Admission Representative or the
Manager, Pre-Licensing Programs (eit@peo.on.ca) if you wish to be recorded in the EIT Program.

Getting Help
Bridge training programs: If you are qualified in your profession but new to Ontario, you may benefit from
a bridge training program. Bridge training programs help qualified immigrants move more quickly into their
professions without duplicating what they have already learned.

Engineering Connections
Accessible Community Counselling and Employment Services

This program helps internationally trained engineers learn about the engineering labour market and the
licensure process in Ontario. Participants study effective job search strategies, workplace communication and
employer expectations. In addition, the program provides workshops on project management, software for
engineers and Canadian Engineering Codes.

Website:www.accesemployment.ca/index.php/job-seekers-toronto-gta/services#9
Email: info@accesemployment.ca
Telephone: 905-361-2522
Location: Toronto

Engineering Software Skills Enhancement Program

Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

This program assists internationally trained civil, electrical, mechanical engineers and architects to prepare
for employment in their professions in one semester. Training is provided in sector-specific skills such as
AutoCAD, MS Project, Revit, LEED, Engineering Codes & Standards, Workplace Safety, etc. Participants can
also access advising services, mentoring opportunities, job search and job development supports. Program
graduates have secured jobs as Electrical Designers, Project Managers, Architectural Technologists,
Estimators, Construction Coordinators, and such.

Website: http://newtocanada.humber.ca/bridging-programs/engineering-software-skills.html
Email: iti-esse@humber.ca
Telephone: 416-675-6622 ext. 2613
Location: Toronto

Internationally Educated Engineers Qualification Bridging Program

Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science, Ryerson University

The IEEQB Program provides internationally educated engineers with an opportunity to meet the academic
requirements for professional engineering licensure in Ontario. The program is offered in collaboration with
Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). Eligible participants will: fulfill the PEO's academic requirements for
licensure; receive an academic bridging education and career and social counselling; update technical
knowledge and learn the English terminology required for engineering discipline; learn Canadian economic
principles and engineering law and ethics; and expand social network with other engineering students.

Website: http://www.ryerson.ca/feas/programs/ieeqb/
Email: Sothy Son (Adminsitrative Co-ordinator): ieeqb@ryerson.ca
Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 4263
Location: Toronto

Examination Skills Preparation for Internationally Trained Engineers

Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)

This program helps internationally trained engineers seeking licensure in Ontario to prepare for the
Professional Practice Examination. Participants learn about the role and context of exam writing in Canada as
well as legal and ethical practices in the workplace. Participants will also be prepared with the technical
information needed to pass the exam.

Website: www.ospe.on.ca/?page=ITE_info
Email: avig@ospe.on.ca
Telephone: 1-866-763-1654 ext. 238
Location: Toronto

Licensing International Engineers into the Profession

University of Toronto

This program helps internationally trained engineers get the training needed to get licensed and employed as
professional engineers in Ontario. This program offers engineering-specific language training, workplace
culture and communication training, technical engineering courses and preparation to write the Professional
Practice Examination (PPE). Participants are also provided with networking opportunities in their field.
Website: http://learn.utoronto.ca/international-professionals/liep-program
Email: learn@utoronto.ca
Telephone: 416-978-2400
Location: Toronto

Professional Access and Integration Enhancement Program (PAIE)

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

The program helps internationally trained environmental engineers and geoscientists get licensed and
employed in their field. Participants are provided with technical training, as well as occupation-specific
language and Workplace Communication and Culture training. Employment counselling and individual
support is also provided.

Participants also complete a 12-month paid work placement with environmental industry employers and take
the Professional Practice Exams to fulfill the requirements to become licensed as Professional Engineers and
Professional Geoscientists with Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) and the Association of Professional
Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO) respectively.

Website: www.trca.on.ca/paie/
Contact: Leigha Abergel, Project Manager, PAIE Program
Email: labergel@trca.on.ca
Telephone: 416-661-6600 ext. 5343
Location: Toronto

Regulatory Body
Professional Engineers Ontario
40 Sheppard Ave. West, Suite 101
Toronto, ON M2N 6K9
Telephone: 416-224-1100
Toll Free: 1-800-339-3716 (only in Ontario)
Fax: 416-224-8168
Toll Free Fax: 1-800-268-0496 (only in Ontario)
Website: www.peo.on.ca

Learning More
Visit the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers website.

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