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Professional Engineers
Ontario

Licensing Guide and

Application for
Licence
How to apply for a Professional
Engineer Licence in Ontario

This licence application

package contains
◆ a description of the licensing requirements
◆ an Application for Licence
◆ information on fees and methods of payment

◆ a licensing/admission process flowchart

Published by
Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario

July 2010
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GENERAL INFORMATION

Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is the organization that requirement but do not have a Bachelor of Engineering
is mandated, under the Professional Engineers Act, with setting degree may be required to write and pass up to 18 examina-
the standards for admission and with regulating the practice of tions and submit an acceptable Engineering Report.
professional engineering in Ontario. To practise as a profession-
al engineer in Ontario, an individual must be licensed by PEO. Reinstatements
Applicants who have been previously licensed by PEO and are
Licence Requirements seeking reinstatement, because they either resigned or allowed
To be granted a licence to practise professional engineering, their licence to lapse, are not required to submit transcripts or
the applicant must: write any examinations. However, prior to submitting their
◆ be at least 18 years old; Application for Licence forms, applicants for reinstatement are
◆ be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada; required to contact PEO’s Licensing and Registration Depart-
ment in order that a reinstatement letter may be issued to them,
◆ be of good character; stating the fees due and any other requirements. After receipt of
◆ hold an undergraduate engineering degree from a Canadian this letter, applicants for reinstatement must submit an Applica-
Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB)-accredited program tion for Licence form, together with the fees indicated in the
(or possess equivalent qualifications). Refer below to sections letter, and indicate in Section 8 of the form the names and
“Minimum Academic Requirement” and “Applicants who do addresses of two referees who can attest to their good character.
not hold a degree from a CEAB-accredited program;”
◆ successfully complete PEO’s Professional Practice Exami- Transfers
nation (PPE); and Applicants who have been licensed as professional engineers
◆ demonstrate at least 48 months of verifiable, acceptable by another Canadian engineering association/order for at
engineering experience, at least 12 months of which must least five years immediately before applying to PEO are not
be acquired in a Canadian jurisdiction under a licensed required to submit transcripts or write PEO’s PPE. Howev-
professional engineer ([Link].). er, applicants who have been licensed as professional engi-
neers by another Canadian engineering association/order
PEO will accept an Application for Licence before the for fewer than five years before applying to PEO will be
applicant has satisfied all of the above-noted require- required to meet PEO’s current licensing requirements with
ments; however, all requirements must be satisfied before a respect to academic qualifications and engineering work
licence can be granted. experience. In addition, they must complete PEO’s PPE, if
In accordance with PEO’s governing legislation, an applicant they have not successfully completed an equivalent PPE in
for licence must be able to communicate adequately in the Eng- the Canadian engineering association/order where they are
lish language. Therefore, if a question is raised with respect to licensed. Contact PEO’s Licensing and Registration Depart-
this ability, PEO shall make this determination. ment for further details.

Minimum Academic Requirement Note to Prospective Immigrants to Ontario

The minimum academic requirement to apply for a profes- PEO will accept and process Applications for Licence from
sional engineering licence, recognized by Council, is gradua- applicants who have not yet obtained approval of their immi-
tion from a three-year engineering technology program or a gration application from Citizenship and Immigration Cana-
three-year university science program in a relevant engineer- da. However, it should be understood that permanent residen-
ing field. Applicants who meet the minimum academic cy status in Canada is required before a licence can be granted.

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PEO’s LICENSING/ADMISSION PROCESS

PEO’s licensing/admission process proceeds as follows: Applicants must have met PEO’s academic requirements
before they are eligible to write the PPE. However, accept-
◆ fulfill the stipulated academic requirements; able engineering experience may begin once an applicant
◆ successfully complete PEO’s Professional Practice Exami- has obtained an undergraduate engineering degree. Please
nation (PPE); and see the section on “Fulfilling the Work Experience
Requirements” on page 6.
◆ fulfill PEO’s work experience requirements (minimum of
48 months).

FULFILLING THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Applicants who hold a degree from a CEAB- not use their [Link]. seals on non-engineering documents.
accredited program Transcripts and diplomas are non-engineering documents.)
Applicants whose undergraduate engineering degrees have Applicants are also requested to provide course descriptions
been awarded by a Canadian university whose program is of the subjects they have taken during their entire engineer-
accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board ing education. English translations made by the applicant are
(CEAB) are deemed to satisfy PEO’s academic requirements acceptable for the course descriptions only. Applicants may
but must ensure that original transcripts of their academic submit their applications without including these course
studies are sent directly to PEO by the institutions from descriptions; however, failure to provide the course descrip-
which they received their degrees in a sealed university enve- tions could delay the academic review or could result in the
lope. Photocopied or faxed transcripts and/or “student assignment of additional examinations.
issued” transcripts are not acceptable.
Course descriptions are brief paragraphs that clearly describe
the material covered during the course.
Applicants who do not hold an undergraduate
degree from a CEAB-accredited program: PEO will assess the academic qualifications of applicants who
do not hold an undergraduate degree from a CEAB-accredit-
The following documents must accompany the application ed program to determine if they meet PEO’s academic
for licence: requirements for licensing. This assessment normally takes
◆ original transcripts, diplomas, degrees and/or certificates. about two months after the receipt of academic transcript(s)
Copies of the originals will be accepted if the copies are and all supporting documents.
signed and certified as a true copy of the original by a Following this review, PEO may accept applicants’ acade-
Canadian professional engineer (with licence number) or mic qualifications or may assign applicants a technical
a notary public of Ontario. Applicants may also bring examination program. Technical exams are usually assigned
their originals and copies to PEO’s office for verification. either:
However, transcripts issued by Canadian or United States
institutions must be sent directly to PEO from the institu- ◆ to ascertain whether an applicant’s academic preparation is
tion. Photocopied transcripts and/or student-issued tran- equivalent to that provided by an undergraduate engineer-
scripts are not acceptable; ing program accredited by the CEAB, or
◆ abstracts of theses for postgraduate degrees; and ◆ to remedy identified deficiencies in an applicant’s
academic preparation compared to a CEAB-accredited
◆ in addition, if the original transcripts, diplomas, degrees, cer- program.
tificates and/or abstracts are not in English, English transla-
tions must be prepared by a certified member of the Associa- Applicants may be assigned one of the following technical
tion of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario or by a examination programs:
Canadian professional engineer, who must certify that he/she
◆ Confirmatory Examination Program. Applicants whose acade-
is fluent in both languages. If a translator cannot be found for
mic preparation appears to be similar to that provided by a
your language, contact the Licensing and Registration
CEAB-accredited engineering program will normally be
Department. (Please note that [Link]. licence holders should
assigned a Confirmatory Examination Program (CEP).
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A CEP comprises three professional (technical) examina- ence may have their experience in the assigned subject areas
tions and one Complementary Studies examination. Its aim assessed by the ERC to determine the level of application of
is to give the applicant an opportunity to confirm that the the fundamental engineering principles pertaining to each of
content of his or her engineering studies is equivalent to the assigned examination subjects. An interview is usually
the comparable CEAB-accredited engineering program. required. The ERC interview panel may recommend that the
applicant not be required to write some or all of the assigned
Applicants who have been assigned a CEP, but who also
examinations with the exception of the examinations in the
have at least five years of engineering work experience fol-
Basic Studies and the Engineering Report, which the ERC
lowing their graduation, will usually also have the level of
interview panel cannot recommend waiving.
their experiential knowledge in their discipline-specific
engineering fundamentals assessed by PEO’s Experience If applicants wish to take courses at a university in lieu of
Requirements Committee (ERC). This assessment may their assigned SEP, they must receive PEO’s prior approval
require that the applicant attend an interview. As a result of the acceptability of the courses. However, courses-in-lieu
of its assessment, the ERC interview panel may recom- are not acceptable for Basic Studies examinations.
mend that the applicant’s assigned CEP be waived.
PEO offers technical examinations twice annually (in spring
Applicants assigned a CEP cannot take courses at a uni- and winter) at several centres across the province. PEO will
versity in lieu of the assigned examinations. send applicants who have been assigned examinations infor-
Applicants who obtain failing marks in a CEP may be mation about the examinations, explain when they may
designated as “failed to confirm.” Once an applicant is begin writing, specify the time limits for completing an
designated as “failed to confirm,” PEO will assign a Spe- examination program, and provide other guidelines. PEO
cific Examination Program (SEP) to address the appli- may close the files of applicants who do not adhere to the
cant’s academic deficiencies. The engineering experience strict time limits set out in PEO’s governing legislation.
of an applicant who is designated as “failed to confirm” Applicants should know that interviews with the ERC for
does not begin until after the academic requirements for assessment of the possibility of waiving assigned CEPs or SEPs
licensing are met. Please see the section on “Fulfilling the are optional. Applicants may choose to write the corresponding
Work Experience requirements” on page 6. examination programs without attending ERC interviews.
◆ Phase I Examination Program. Applicants who meet the min- An applicant may not be required to write examinations in
imum academic requirement to apply for a professional the following two cases:
engineering licence, but do not hold a Bachelor of Engineer- ◆ applicants who have successfully completed postgraduate
ing degree and have fewer than 10 years of engineering expe- studies at a Canadian university in the same engineering
rience, are normally assigned a Phase 1 Examination Pro- discipline as the applicant’s non-Canadian undergraduate
gram. This program comprises at least four examinations in engineering degree; or
the Basic Studies category. Applicants must complete their
Phase I Examination Program before they are assigned addi- ◆ applicants who have an engineering degree in a program
tional discipline-specific and Complementary Studies exami- acceptable to PEO, awarded by an institution in a country that
nations and the Engineering Report. has a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the Cana-
dian Council of Professional Engineers. Currently, these coun-
Applicants assigned a Phase I Examination Program tries are Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, South
cannot take courses at a university in lieu of the Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. (Please
assigned examinations. note: For Hong Kong, the degree must have been granted in 1995
◆ Specific Examination Program. Applicants whose academic or later. For South Africa, the degree must have been granted in
qualifications are judged by PEO to fall between those of November 1999 or later. For all other countries, the degree must
a technology diploma and those of an engineering degree have been granted in November 1989 or later.) If transcripts are
will be assigned a Specific Examination Program. This coming from a MRA school, please ask the school’s registrar to
program may consist of up to 18 examinations and would forward certified transcripts directly to PEO. Your application
include basic, technical and complementary examinations cannot be assessed without proper transcripts.
plus an engineering report. In both cases, however, if the applicant’s academic qualifica-
Applicants who have been assigned a Specific Examination tions are not deemed to be equivalent to those required for
Program but who have at least 10 years of engineering experi- licensure in PEO, examinations will be assigned.

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SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING PEO’S PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXAMINATION (PPE)

All applicants for licensing must pass the PPE. The three- cations reviewed and have met PEO’s academic qualifications
hour, closed-book examination requires succinct, essay- before they are eligible to write the PPE.
type responses to questions that cover ethics, professional
practice, engineering law and professional liability. The PEO will advise all applicants of the nearest examination
PPE is held three times each year: in the spring, the sum- centre and the exact examination date within two months
mer and the fall. Applicants must attempt to write the PPE of the examination sitting. If an applicant is unable to
within two years of the date on which they become eligible attend a regularly scheduled sitting, the applicant should
to write (normally five sittings of the PPE). PEO will write to PEO’s Exam Centre, which will try to arrange a
inform all applicants of these dates during the licensing special examination sitting at a time and location more
process. convenient to the applicant.

Applicants who do not hold an undergraduate degree from a PEO will provide the applicant with the titles of the suggest-
CEAB-accredited program must have their academic qualifi- ed textbooks for the Professional Practice Examination.

FULFILLING THE WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PEO evaluates each applicant’s engineering experience ◆ may be eligible to receive credit for the equivalent of 12 months
against five, quality-based criteria: of experience toward the 48 months of required experience for
successfully receiving a postgraduate engineering degree(s) in the
◆ Application of Theory;
same discipline as the undergraduate degree;
◆ Practical Experience;
◆ may be eligible to receive credit for associated applied research
◆ Management of Engineering; thesis work conducted within the framework of postgraduate
◆ Communication Skills; and degree requirements, if such work is sponsored or used by indus-
try. The total of this applied research-related credit plus the 12
◆ Awareness of the Social Implications of Engineering.
months’ credit related to the award of the postgraduate degree
cannot exceed the time spent to complete the postgraduate
Applicants for licensing as a professional engineer: degree requirements; and
◆ are required to demonstrate a minimum of 48 months of ◆ must acquire at least 12 months of acceptable engineering expe-
verifiable, acceptable engineering experience gained fol- rience in a Canadian jurisdiction, under a licensed professional
lowing the completion of their undergraduate engineering engineer. This experience must be in addition to that
degree, unless they were assigned a “failed-to-confirm” or obtained at the pregraduation stage and/or the 12 months’
Specific Examination Program. In these cases, the engi- credit for successfully receiving a postgraduate degree(s).
neering experience starts when the PEO examination pro- However, a credit related to the applied research portion of the
gram is completed; postgraduate degree can be used to help to meet the requirement
◆ may be eligible to receive credit for up to 12 months of pre- for engineering work experience in a Canadian jurisdiction.
graduation experience toward the 48 months of required
experience. This experience must be relevant to the overall For more detailed information about the experience assess-
practice after graduation and must be obtained after the ment criteria, please see the booklet Guide to the Required
midpoint of the undergraduate engineering program; Experience for Licensing as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.

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THE ENGINEERING INTERN TRAINING (EIT) PROGRAM

To be registered in PEO’s Engineering Intern Training advises of apparent deficiencies, and suggests how these
(EIT) Program, an Application for Licence must first be may be remedied;
submitted. ◆ permits the applicant to participate in the CCPE-spon-
Applicants who hold an undergraduate degree from a CEAB- sored insurance and financial security programs and to
accredited program are eligible to register in PEO’s Engineer- access relevant counselling and mentoring;
ing Intern Training (EIT) Program. ◆ entitles the applicant to receive the association’s official
Non-CEAB applicants become eligible to be recorded in journal Engineering Dimensions; and
PEO’s EIT Program after they have been assigned a Confir- ◆ enables an applicant to join a PEO chapter and attend
matory Examination Program or after completion of their chapter meetings/events.
Specific Examination Program. To apply for registration in the EIT Program, check the
Registration in the EIT Program: appropriate box in Section 1 of the attached application
◆ demonstrates that the applicant is serious about being form. The annual fee for the EIT program is $75 + HST
licensed as a professional engineer; (total $84.75) and is in addition to the application fee. Do
not include the EIT fee with this application; applicants who
◆ helps applicants ensure they are getting relevant experi-
register for the EIT Program will be invoiced separately.
ence, since PEO regularly reviews their experience,

MAY I DO ENGINEERING WORK WHILE MY APPLICATION IS BEING CONSIDERED?

Yes. You may do engineering work, provided a licensed pro- any variation thereof as an occupational or business title if
fessional engineer takes responsibility for your work. In you are not licensed by PEO.
Ontario, it is illegal to use the title “professional engineer” or

COSTS TO BECOME LICENSED

1. Application fee of $300 + HST (total $339.00), which 4. Final registration/licensing fee of $250 + HST (total
must be submitted with the Application for Licence form. $282.50). (You will be invoiced for this fee upon
licensing).
2. Professional Practice Examination fee of $165, which To remain licensed, you are required to pay annual dues,
must be submitted with the Application to Write the PPE which are $220 + HST (total $248.60).
that PEO sends to applicants.
Note: All costs are non-refundable. You may pay by cheque or
3. Where applicable, technical examination candidates are money order.
required to pay:
◆ a one-time administration and first examination Please ensure that all documents to support your application
fee of $580; are submitted to PEO. This will expedite the processing of
your application.
◆ $165 for each subsequent examination; and

◆ $300 for submission of a thesis.

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Submit
Satisfy PEO’s
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completed
reinstatement
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for Licence
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Do you
currently hold
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Were you
(or have you previously a
previously held) a Yes No
licensed member
licence to practise of PEO
engineering
in Canada ?
?

No

Successfully Fulfill PEO’s Meet PEO’s Receive

Fulfill
complete PEO’s work overall Professional
PEO’s academic
Professional experience licensing Engineer
requirements
Practice Exam requirements requirements ([Link].) licence

PEO’s LICENSING/ADMISSION PROCESS

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HOW TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FOR LICENCE

1. Type of Application 4. Current Residence Address

Indicate whether this is an application for a new [Link]. Provide your current residence address and telephone num-
licence (membership); if so, place a check mark in the appro- ber and indicate where you would like us to send your mail.
priate box if you wish to be immediately recorded in PEO’s
Engineering Intern Training Program. Alternatively, if you 5. Academic Background
are a past member of PEO, check the reinstatement box. Specify:
2. Name ◆ type of earned undergraduate (bachelor’s) and postgraduate
(master’s, doctorate) degrees (e.g. [Link]., [Link]., Ph.D.);
This is the name that will appear on your Licence Certificate.
Enter your full legal name as it appears on your Canadian ◆ the discipline of study;
birth certificate, Certificate of Canadian Citizenship, Canada’s ◆ name and location (city/country) of the degree-granting
Permanent Resident Card, or Record of Landing in this sec- institution(s); and
tion. Your legal name is the name on the certificate side of the ◆ the date (month/year) each degree was granted.
Canadian Citizenship Card, not the picture side.
PEO will accept a revised name if you provide documents 6. Current Employment
confirming that the Registrar General (Ontario), or a similar Complete this section only if you are currently employed. Pro-
authority in another province, has approved the change. vide your employer’s name and address, your title/position,
email address, business telephone and fax numbers.
If you have a preferred first name other than your legal name
for mailing purposes, you may enter it on the “First Name If you are not employed, you may still complete the other
most commonly used” line. sections of the form and submit it to begin the application
process.
Enter your date of birth, and indicate your gender by check-
ing the appropriate box. 7. Experience Record
3. Status in Canada Please provide a comprehensive summary of your engineer-
ing experience with your completed application form. It
To verify that you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resi- should include, in chronological order:
dent, you must include a photocopy of one of the following:
◆ the dates (year/month) of employment (beginning and
◆ Canadian birth certificate; end dates for each employer);
◆ Canadian Citizenship Card (photocopy both sides); ◆ the names and locations of your employers; and
◆ Permanent Resident Card (both sides); or ◆ a description of your engineering activities.
◆ Form IMM 1000 of Record of Landing (Landed Immi- Please refer to PEO’s Guide to the Required Experience for
grant Status) from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Licensing as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.
(If Form IMM 5292 is submitted, a photocopy of both
sides of the Permanent Resident Card must also be sub- When describing your engineering activities, please explain
mitted as soon as it is issued.) how and where you personally applied engineering theory
through design, design review, analysis, or problem solving in
Passports are not acceptable.
your work. In addition, you must indicate your engineering
Married applicants who have adopted their spouse’s last project management ability; your awareness of the social
name must also provide a copy of the Marriage Certificate. implications of your work; your understanding of the limita-
tions of professional engineering practice to solve problems
If you have not yet obtained permanent residency at the
in the real world, respecting your particular work experience;
time of your application, PEO will still accept and process
and your demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in
your Application for Licence and you should check the
a typical engineering environment.
“Pending” box. However, PEO cannot issue your licence
until your application for immigration status has been For each position you have held, you should provide some
approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. You examples of the engineering work that you have done,
must include copies of all pertinent documents to support including: the name, or give a brief description, of the pro-
your Application for Licence. ject; and the period of time over which this project was con-

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ducted. If you worked on several projects for an employer, Otherwise, you must provide the names and current address-
choose two projects that are different from each other to es of at least three individuals who are familiar with your
demonstrate the range of engineering activities in which you work and can comment on your capability and suitability for
were involved. Normally, you can summarize your experi- licensing. You must obtain their permission to use their
ence in fewer than 10 pages. Unusual experience may names. Please make sure that you provide exact titles, such
require longer summaries. as: Dr., Prof., Mr., Mrs., Ms, or Miss.

Describe the engineering problem you solved, focusing on

your specific contribution to the project; the constraints PEO requires you to provide at least three referees before
under which you worked; the calculations and/or analysis you can be granted a licence. One referee must be your cur-
you performed; the engineering principles you applied; and rent direct supervisor, who may or may not be a [Link]. The
the final outcome of the project. You may wish to include other two must be [Link] who are licensed by PEO or
sketches or diagrams to aid in your description. Please do not another Canadian provincial/territorial professional engi-
provide drawings or reports. neering association/order. All applicants for licensure are
required to obtain at least 12 months of engineering experi-
When selecting which projects to describe, avoid those where ence in a Canadian jurisdiction under the supervision of a
your sole role was supervisory or managerial, or did not Canadian [Link]. licensed in the jurisdiction in which they
involve any personal hands-on engineering work on your part. gained the experience.
If you have worked for more than one employer over the
Also, avoid using examples where you performed routine
minimum 48-month period, to be considered for licensure
maintenance, testing, construction, or assembly, unless it
you may need to provide the names of more than three refer-
involved a problem for which you provided an engineering
ees. Please attach a separate sheet listing the names and
solution (i.e. you applied engineering principles).
addresses, if necessary.
If you have fewer than 12 months of engineering experi- If you are an applicant seeking reinstatement of your licence,
ence up to this point, you do not need to submit an expe- you need provide only the names and addresses of two refer-
rience record. However, you must provide a comprehensive ees who can attest to your character.
experience summary, for PEO’s assessment, before a licence
can be granted. 9. Good Character
In addition to the education and experience require-
8. Referees ments, the Professional Engineers Act stipulates that a
If you have not worked in engineering or if you have just prospective member must be of good character for licens-
begun your engineering career, you do not have to complete ing as a professional engineer. Please answer the questions
this section at this time. in this section by checking the appropriate box. If you
answer “yes” to any of the questions, please provide
If your engineering experience was gained outside of Cana-
details on a separate sheet.
da, it is desirable but not mandatory for you to provide
PEO with the names and addresses of referees who are
10. Applicant’s Declaration
familiar with your engineering experience. These referees do
not need to be licensed [Link]. Please read and complete the declaration carefully before
signing your application.

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Association of Professional
Engineers of Ontario
Professional Engineers 40 Sheppard Ave. W., Suite 101
Ontario Toronto, ON M2N 6K9
Tel: (416) 224-1100; (800) 339-3716
Fax: (416) 224-8168; (800) 268-0496
[Link]

Application for Licence (Please complete, detach and forward to PEO with your
application fee and supporting documents)

1. TYPE OF APPLICATION PEO USE ONLY

• This application is for: ❏ Licence (membership) ❏ Reinstatement NUMBER
• In addition, do you want to be recorded in PEO’s Engineering Intern Training Program? ❏ Yes ❏ No

2. NAME (Use your full legal name exactly as it is shown on your proof of citizenship)
STREAM
Family Name (Former Family Name If Applicable)

Given Names DATE

First Name most commonly used

TYPE CATEGORY ROUTE
Date of Birth Sex ❏M ❏F
/ /
Year Month Day LOCATION RECOGNIZED
1 2 3
3. STATUS IN CANADA (attach documentation) ❏ Citizen ❏ Permanent Resident ❏ Pending
VERIFICATION
4. CURRENT RESIDENCE ADDRESS 1 2 3
Number/Street Name 1ST YEAR TO WRITE

Unit/Apt. Number
STATUS

City Province Postal Code

EXAMS COMPLETED
Home Phone Number Send Mail to ❏ Home ❏ Office
(_____) ______-_________________

E-Mail RECORDED

PPE
(For graduates of Canadian institutions, transcripts showing conferral
5. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND date must be sent directly from your university to PEO)
Bachelor’s Degree Discipline: Date Granted: / CLOSED
Year Month

University Name City/Country

REINSTATED

Post-Grad Degree Discipline: Date Granted: /

Year Month
PROVISIONAL
University Name City/Country

Additional Degree Discipline: Date Granted: /

Year Month
LICENCE APPROVAL DATE
University Name City/Country
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6. CURRENT EMPLOYMENT Please note that you do not have to complete this section at this time if you are currently not employed.

Company/Employer Name Your Title/Position

Address

Unit/Suite Number

City Province Postal Code

Telephone Number Fax Number

(_____) ______-_________________ Ext._______ (_____) ______-________________

E-Mail

7. EXPERIENCE RECORD must submit a comprehensive experience summary for PEO’s assessment
before a licence can be granted.
You are required to submit a comprehensive experience summary, which
covers your work experience, for PEO’s assessment. It should provide details The experience summary should include, in chronological order:
of your contribution to the work performed in an engineering environment ◆ the start and end dates (year/month) of your employment for
with a focus on the five, quality-based criteria described in PEO’s Guide to each employer;
the Required Experience for Licensing as a Professional Engineer in Ontario. ◆ the names and locations of employers; and
◆ a description of your engineering activities.
If you have fewer than 12 months of engineering experience at the time of
application, you do not need to submit an experience record. However, you See page 9 of this guide for more details.

8. REFEREES Please note that you do not have to complete this

section at this time if you have not worked in
1. Direct Supervisor’s Name ❏ Dr. ❏ Mr. ❏ Ms engineering in Canada.

At least three referees are required who are familiar with

your engineering experience. Engineering experience
Address Postal Code gained in a Canadian jurisdiction must be verified by
Canadian [Link]. Engineering experience gained outside
of Canada does not require Canadian [Link]. referees.
Licence/Registration Number (if known): Please refer to page 10 of this guide for more details.
By providing this information, you consent to PEO contacting
the referees and assert that these referees have consented to
this information being provided to PEO.
2. Name ❏ Dr. ❏ Mr. ❏ Ms

Address Postal Code

This referee is my: ❏ client ❏ colleague ❏ employer ❏ supervisor ❏ other

(specify)

Registration/Licence Number:(if known):

3. Name ❏ Dr. ❏ Mr. ❏ Ms

Address Postal Code

This referee is my: ❏ client ❏ colleague ❏ employer ❏ supervisor ❏ other

(specify)

Registration/Licence Number: (if known)

If you are an applicant seeking reinstatement, you need provide only the names and addresses of two referees who can attest to your character.

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9. GOOD CHARACTER

Subsection 14(1)(e) of the Ontario Professional Engineers Act requires that all applicants be of good character to
obtain a professional engineer licence. The Act also provides that if an applicant’s past conduct affords grounds for
belief that the person will not engage in the practice of professional engineering according to the law and with honesty
and integrity, a licence may not be issued.

All applicants must answer all of the following questions. Their immediate purpose is to enable the Registrar to determine whether
the applicant is of good character and whether there is any basis for refusing to issue a licence given the applicant’s past conduct. By
providing this information, you consent to PEO contacting the relevant professional engineering licensing body(ies) or equivalent
organization(s) and their providing this information to PEO.

An affirmative answer to any of these questions does not necessarily mean that you will be refused a licence.

Questions: (If you answer “yes” to any of the following questions and additional space is needed, attach separate page.) YES NO

1. Have you previously been licensed by PEO? ❏ ❏

1a. If yes, give year _________________ Registration/Licence or File No. _____________________________________

2. Have you ever applied to, but not been licensed by, PEO? ❏ ❏
3. Have you ever been licensed by any professional engineering body in another province, territory or country? ❏ ❏
3a. If “yes,” provide:
Month/Year _____________ Where _________________________________ Registration/Licence No. __________________________
Month/Year _____________ Where _________________________________ Registration/Licence No. __________________________
Month/Year _____________ Where _________________________________ Registration/Licence No. __________________________

4. Have you ever applied to, but not been licensed by, any professional engineering body in another province, territory or country? ❏ ❏
4a. If “yes,” provide details:
Year _____________ Where _________________________________ File No. __________________________
Year _____________ Where _________________________________ File No. __________________________

5. Have you ever been refused membership or had a licence revoked or suspended by another engineering association/ordre? ❏ ❏
5a. If “yes,” provide:
Year _____________ Where _________________________________ Registration/Licence or File No. __________________________
Year _____________ Where _________________________________ Registration/Licence or File No. __________________________

6. Is there recorded on any register of any professional engineering regulatory or licensing body or equivalent organization
any finding against you of professional misconduct or incompetence? ❏ ❏

7. Have you ever been found guilty of any offence under a provincial/territorial or other Professional Engineers Act or
its Regulations? ❏ ❏

8. To your knowledge, are you currently being investigated for any violation under a provincial/territorial or other Professional
Engineers Act or its Regulations? ❏ ❏

9. Do you have an alcohol or drug dependency that renders you incapable of performing or fulfilling the essential duties or
requirements of a professional engineer? ❏ ❏

10. Do you suffer from any medical condition that renders you incapable of performing or fulfilling the essential duties or
requirements of a professional engineer? ❏ ❏

11. Have you ever been found guilty of, or is there any outstanding judgment against you in, any civil or criminal proceeding
in Canada or abroad? ❏ ❏

12. Has any finding of negligence been made against you in any civil or criminal proceeding in Canada or abroad? ❏ ❏

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10. APPLICANT’S DECLARATION

I declare that the information in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that a false statement or misrepresen-
tation may disqualify me for a licence. I agree to file additional information if the response to any question changes between now and the date of my
licensing as a professional engineer in Ontario.

Professional Engineers Ontario shares relevant applicant/practitioner information with other licensing bodies, including North American professional
engineering licensing bodies, pursuant to the PEO Privacy Policy and the Memorandum of Understanding on Discipline and Enforcement for Associa-
tions/Ordre of Professional Engineers in Canada and the Agreement on Mobility of Professional Engineers within Canada.

X Date
Signature

11. In order to have your application processed in a timely manner:

• Please provide all the documentation to support your application as indicated on pages 4 and 9 of this Licensing Guide.

• Ensure that you have completed all sections of the Application for Licence form.

• Enclose a cheque or money order for $300 + HST (total $339.00) in Canadian dollars, payable to “Professional Engineers Ontario.”

• If you checked the box on the Application for Licence form indicating that you wished to be recorded in PEO’s Engineering Intern Training (EIT)
Program, please do not include the EIT fee with this application; applicants who qualify for the EIT program will be invoiced separately.

NOTE: As the applicable fee may have changed by the time you submit your application, please pay the latest fee plus any applicable taxes as posted
on PEO’s website at this hyperlink: PEO Fee Schedule.

The information collected on this form is used for the purpose of regulating the practice of professional engineering. The immediate purpose for col-
lecting this information is primarily to assist PEO in pursuing its regulatory activities and providing basic professional information to members of the
public. For more information, see PEO’s Privacy Policy at [Link], or contact PEO’s Privacy Office at 416-224-1100.

Providing false information or misrepresentation of any kind may result in

disqualification for a licence to practise professional engineering in Ontario.

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