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 of the licensing requirements?
You may request a registration hearing after receiving a notice of proposal.
I completed the Am I Ready to Apply survey, which said I might not be ready to apply. Can I still proceed with the application?
Yes, but you will need the necessary qualifications in order to submit the application.
I am currently not living in Canada and do not have a Permanent Resident Card or Canadian Citizenship; can I still apply to 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 that is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) or a bachelor's degree that meets PEO's acceptance criteria plus successful completion of a technical examination program. If you do not meet this requirement, a limited licence is an option 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 engineering degree?
No. The academic requirement to apply for a P.Eng. licence is a bachelor’s degree in an engineering program that is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) or a bachelor's degree that meets PEO's acceptance criteria plus successful completion of a technical examination program.
I am licensed in the USA. Can my licence be transferred to PEO?
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 that aren’t listed on PEO’s Recognized Programs List could request further verification of their academic qualifications through the PEO Application Portal. Or, you may choose to apply for a limited licence.
I have a degree outside Canada which is on PEO’s Recognized Programs List, am I required to write technical exams? (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 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 documents or WES documents sent directly from candidates. PEO requires the WES Course-by-Course report to be submitted as part of the application. Click here for more information.