Engineering in Ontario
85,000 |
250,000 |
Engineers create |
Engineers build, innovate & protect our world |
No longer the silent profession, Ontario’s engineers are ready to take action and lead.
Our province is home to more than 85,000 Professional Engineers; highly-skilled professionals who are the drivers of wealth and job creation, innovation and productivity in our most strategic sectors.
The envy of the world, Ontario is a globally recognized centre for engineering talent and it is important that our political leaders realize and act on this potential.
All told, Ontario has more than 250,000 engineering graduates who are at various stages of their careers – but only professional engineers have the right to use the title: engineer.
Ontario’s Professional Engineers have world-class education, skills and ethical standards that empower them as problem solvers who prioritize the public interest above all else, creating billions of dollars in wealth, value and jobs across our province.
To learn more about professional engineers and engineering in Ontario, we welcome you to navigate the tabs below:
Our province is home to more than 85,000 Professional Engineers; highly-skilled professionals who are the drivers of wealth and job creation, innovation and productivity in our most strategic sectors.
The envy of the world, Ontario is a globally recognized centre for engineering talent and it is important that our political leaders realize and act on this potential.
All told, Ontario has more than 250,000 engineering graduates who are at various stages of their careers – but only professional engineers have the right to use the title: engineer.
Ontario’s Professional Engineers have world-class education, skills and ethical standards that empower them as problem solvers who prioritize the public interest above all else, creating billions of dollars in wealth, value and jobs across our province.
To learn more about professional engineers and engineering in Ontario, we welcome you to navigate the tabs below:
Who is a Professional Engineer? Exploring the P.Eng. Designation
In Canada, the Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation represents the highest standards of engineering knowledge, experience and professionalism. Individuals may only call themselves a Professional Engineer or use a similar title that may lead to the belief that they are qualified to practice Professional Engineering, if they possess a P.Eng. licence.
Putting the Public First: Professional Engineer's Ethics and Code of Conduct
Professional Engineers are the people we trust to innovate, design, build, and safeguard the world around us. Engineers abide by a strict Code of Ethics under the Professional Engineers Act that demands fairness and loyalty, fidelity to public needs, personal honour and professional integrity, continuous professional development, and competence in the performance of all engineering services undertaken. This Code of Ethics embodies a clearly defined duty to society, where public welfare is paramount.
The Value of Licensure
PEO's licensure process ensures that licence holders’ engineering practices are:
Those who become licensed indicate that they are committed to safeguarding the public while adhering to a Code of Ethics; that they're committed to engineering excellence; that they have the right skills, education and attitude; and that they are a responsible professional with proven problem-solving abilities.
- Technically competent;
- Based on sound professional ethics;
- Adhere to standards of practice that are the hallmark of Professional Engineering.
Those who become licensed indicate that they are committed to safeguarding the public while adhering to a Code of Ethics; that they're committed to engineering excellence; that they have the right skills, education and attitude; and that they are a responsible professional with proven problem-solving abilities.
The Path to Licensure
To be granted a licence to practise professional engineering in Ontario, an applicant must at least 18 years of age, be of good character, meet Professional Engineers Ontario’s (PEO) stipulated academic and experience requirements, and successfully complete PEO’s Professional Practice Examination.
More than 200 engineering programs offered at 35 Canadian universities–nearly half of which are in Ontario–have met the demanding standards set by the profession and been accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). Graduation from one of these nationally accredited programs means an engineering graduate has earned the academic qualifications required to apply for a licence.
Next, an applicant must fulfill the engineering work experience requirements by demonstrating at least 48 months of verifiable, acceptable engineering experience. At least 12 of these months must be acquired in a Canadian jurisdiction under a licensed professional engineer.
Finally, an applicant must successfully complete PEO’s Professional Practice Examination (PPE).
More than 200 engineering programs offered at 35 Canadian universities–nearly half of which are in Ontario–have met the demanding standards set by the profession and been accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). Graduation from one of these nationally accredited programs means an engineering graduate has earned the academic qualifications required to apply for a licence.
Next, an applicant must fulfill the engineering work experience requirements by demonstrating at least 48 months of verifiable, acceptable engineering experience. At least 12 of these months must be acquired in a Canadian jurisdiction under a licensed professional engineer.
Finally, an applicant must successfully complete PEO’s Professional Practice Examination (PPE).
About the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is the voice of the engineering profession in Ontario. We represent the entire engineering community, including professional engineers, engineering interns, engineering graduates and students who work or will work in several of the most strategic sectors of Ontario’s economy.
OSPE is committed to creating, retaining and protecting engineering jobs; driving economic growth to achieve prosperity for engineers; and safeguarding and improving the reputation of the engineering profession.
Our commitments are backed by action.
In the past year alone, OSPE has connected hundreds of engineering job seekers with employment opportunities. We have played an integral role in the creation of thousands more by influencing legislation and attracting critical investments from major engineering employers to Ontario.
For more visit: www.ospe.on.ca
OSPE is committed to creating, retaining and protecting engineering jobs; driving economic growth to achieve prosperity for engineers; and safeguarding and improving the reputation of the engineering profession.
Our commitments are backed by action.
In the past year alone, OSPE has connected hundreds of engineering job seekers with employment opportunities. We have played an integral role in the creation of thousands more by influencing legislation and attracting critical investments from major engineering employers to Ontario.
For more visit: www.ospe.on.ca
About Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Established in 1922, Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is the licensing and regulating body for Professional Engineering in the province. Through the Professional Engineers Act, PEO governs over 85,000 licence and certificate holders, and regulates and advances the practice of Professional Engineering in Ontario to protect the public interest. Across Canada and around the world, the P.Eng. designation represents the highest standards of engineering knowledge, experience and professionalism.
For more visit: www.peo.on.ca
For more visit: www.peo.on.ca
