P.Eng. transfers from another Canadian engineering regulator

Professional engineers licensed with a Canadian engineering regulator in good standing can apply to become a P.Eng. licence holder without repeating the standard licence application process.

STEP 2: Complete the application requirements:

To be considered for a licence with PEO, transfer applicants must meet PEO’s academic and experience requirements and complete a good character assessment. The details are outlined below.

a. Academic information

  1. Degree(s) Earned (Bachelor’s, Post-Graduate, Additional Degrees)
  2. Discipline
  3. Date Granted
  4. University Name
  5. City/Country

b. Resume information

Work Experience:

  • Company
  • Location/Address
  • Employment Dates (Start/End)
  • Job Title
  • Job Responsibilities

Professional Bodies:

  • Regulator/Association Name
  • Location/Address
  • Year Accepted
  • Current Status

c. Identification information

  • PEO accepts most forms of government-issued ID.

d. Good Character information

  • Please complete your good character assessment in the PEO portal.

If an applicant is not currently registered with another provincial regulator or has a restricted practice status in another province, their application may be rejected.

 

STEP 3: Submit your P.Eng. transfer licence application.

  • After submitting your online application, we will confirm its receipt via email.
  • We will review your application and confirm its completeness within 10 days of submission.
  • If your application is incomplete, you will have 60 days to make one redemption attempt.

 

STEP 4: Evaluation of External Registration

PEO will evaluate the following requirements within 30 business days: 

  • Verification Forms
    • Resume
    • Academic Qualifications
  • Good Character Information

 

STEP 5: Application decision

Your application will result in one of two outcomes:

a) Licence granted: To become a licence holder, you must pay. a registration fee and an annual licence fee.

b) Notice of Proposal: Applicants who receive a Notice of Proposal to refuse to issue a licence from the Registrar may request a hearing by the Registration Committee. For more information, visit the Tribunals and Hearings Registration page.

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