We provide resources to assist our stakeholders in understanding our regulatory role and how we protect the public interest.
As part of its regulatory mandate, PEO establishes, maintains and develops: standards of knowledge and skill; standards of practice for the profession; standards of professional ethics; and promotes public awareness of its role. The following are resources to assist PEO stakeholders--licence holders, applicants, and the public--in understanding their roles and responsibilities and the regulator’s work protecting the public interest.
Resources
Ontario professional engineers are part of a community of more than 87,500 PEO licence and certificate holders committed to enhancing the quality of life, safety and well-being in the province.
As Ontario’s engineering regulator, PEO relies heavily on its volunteers. More than 1,000 professional engineers, engineering interns and non-engineers volunteer their time each year on behalf of the association through their participation.
PEO's mandate, as described in the Professional Engineers Act, is to ensure that the public is protected and that individuals and companies providing engineering services uphold a strict code of professional ethics and conduct.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an appeals process if I do not meet one or more licensing requirements?
Yes. You may request a registration hearing after receiving a notice of proposal.
I completed the Am I Ready to Apply survey, which indicated that I might not be ready to apply. Can I still proceed with my application?
Yes, but you must meet the necessary qualifications to be eligible to apply.
I do not live in Canada, nor am I a permanent resident or Canadian citizen. Can I still apply to be licensed by PEO?
Yes (if eligible to apply). You will be presented with the accepted forms of ID during the application process.
I don’t have a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Should I apply for a limited licence?
PEO’s academic requirement for a P.Eng. is a bachelor’s degree in an engineering program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) or a bachelor's degree listed on PEO's Recognized Programs List, plus successful completion of a technical examination program. If you do not meet this requirement, consider applying for a limited licence if you meet the submission requirements for this type of licence.
For the academic requirement, is a Canadian Master’s degree or PhD in engineering considered the same as an undergraduate degree?
No. The academic requirement to apply for a P.Eng. licence is a bachelor’s degree in an engineering program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) or a bachelor's degree listed on PEO's Recognized Programs List plus successful completion of a technical examination program.
I am licensed in the USA. Can my licence be transferred to PEO?
No. PEO does not accept licence transfers from the USA.
My degree isn’t listed on PEO’s Recognized Programs List. What should I do?
Candidates from bachelor of engineering programs not listed on PEO’s Recognized Programs List can request further verification of their academic qualifications through the PEO Application Portal. Alternatively, candidates can consider applying for a limited licence if they meet the submission requirements.
I hold a degree earned outside Canada on PEO’s Recognized Programs List. Am I required to write technical exams? (This includes USA candidates.)
Yes. All non-CEAB candidates must pass four technical exams to apply for licensure.
Do you accept ICAS assessment equivalence?
No. Under the new application process, PEO only accepts WES ICAP course-by-course evaluation reports.
If I already have a World Education Services (WES) Report, am I required to obtain a new one?
Yes. PEO does not accept previously obtained WES reports or documents sent directly from candidates. PEO requires the WES ICAP Course-by-Course report to be submitted as part of the application. Click here for more information.