PEO Council has committed to reintroducing a new Engineering Intern (EIT) program, following a decision made at its November 29, 2024 meeting.
At this time, the EIT program is not back yet. In the near future, PEO staff will consult with stakeholders to help shape a new and improved EIT program that serves our regulatory mandate, is compatible with PEO’s current licence application process and meets the needs of stakeholders: licence applicants, licence holders, PEO chapters, employers, etc.
This targeted stakeholder engagement will help inform a policy proposal that will be presented to Council at its April 4, 2025 meeting.
The timing of the rollout of the updated EIT program will depend on the nature of the policy proposal to be approved by Council and what type of act and/or regulation change, if any, is required.
EIT background and suspension
PEO’s EIT program was originally created to support applicants as they obtained the 48 months of work experience required for licensure. Prior to May 15, 2023, applicants for a P.Eng. licence who had already met academic requirements for licensure were eligible to participate voluntarily in the EIT program annually while they acquired their engineering work experience.
On May 15, 2023, the EIT program was suspended to new applicants following the launch of PEO’s updated licence application process to comply with new requirements under the Fair Access to Regulated Professions and Compulsory Trades Act (FARPACTA). The EIT program became incompatible with the new, faster and more streamlined FARPACTA-compliant licensing regime, which now requires individuals to obtain both the academic and experience requirements prior to applying for licensure
You can expect more information about the upcoming EIT program consultation soon.