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EIEAP
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Engineering International-Education Assessment Program?
- What is the difference between Engineers Canada's former assessment program, Initial Assessment (IA), and the EIEAP?
- Should I get an Engineering International-Education Assessment Program assessment?
- What are the benefits of getting an Engineering International-Education Assessment Program assessment?
- What information is covered in the Engineering International-Education Assessment Program assessment report?
- How long is the assessment report valid?
- How do I get an assessment done by Engineers Canada?
- Can I use the assessment form from Engineers Canada's Web site?
- How do I pay for the assessment?
- How long will the assessment take?
- Once I pay the application fee, will any additional fees be required?
- What is a representative (as in Section B of the assessment form)?
- I applied for an assessment through a representative. Where will my report be sent?
- What documents do I have to send Engineers Canada for the Engineering International-Education Assessment Program assessment to occur?
- The name on my degree and transcripts is different from the name I am using now. What should I write on the application form?
- I have obtained a Master Degree in Engineering. Do I need to send you information about my Bachelor Program?
- I understand that a degree from China should be notarized. Do I just send the notarized letter?
- I received my degree from a university in India, but I studied from an affiliated college. What documents should I send?
- I received my degree from the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria. What additional information is required?
- I received my degree from a university in Iran. What documents and certification is required?
- After I send my assessment package to Engineers Canada, will I be given notice that it has been received?
- Is the P.Eng. (Canadian Professional Engineer) recognized in the United Kingdom?
- What official names do engineers have in Britain and Canada?
- Can you send me information about finding a job in Canada?
- Can you send me a list of companies I could work for?
- I have just arrived in Canada. How do I find out if I am qualified to become a professional engineer?
- Do I need to speak English to be licensed as an engineer by the engineering licensing bodies?
- How do I become a member of Engineers Canada?
- I have obtained an assessment from Engineers Canada. Am I eligible for the Engineers Canada sponsored insurance programs?
- Can I work in Canada before I become a licensed professional engineer?
- How do I become a licensed professional engineer?
- How many examinations will I have to write to become a professional engineer in Canada?
- If I get a licence in one province, can I work in another province?
- How can I get a job in Canada?
- SOURCES OF HELP
- What is the Engineering International-Education Assessment Program?
The Engineering-International Education Assessment Program (EIEAP) assesses the educational qualifications of individuals who received their engineering training outside of Canada, by comparing their education to a Canadian engineering education. The EIEAP is the only education credential assessment service in Canada that specializes exclusively in the assessment of engineering education credentials. It does not evaluate work experience.
- What is the difference between Engineers Canada's former assessment program, Initial Assessment (IA), and the EIEAP?
The IA program was undertaken primarily to facilitate the immigration process, both for Citizenship and Immigration Canada as well as for prospective immigrants. The IA result of Acceptable or Unacceptable provided information to visa officers that helped them determine whether immigration applicants met the criteria to be accepted for immigration to Canada as skilled workers. While the EIEAP report may also be useful for immigration, it can be used for other purposes. For example, the report could help new immigrants to find a job in Canada.
- Should I get an Engineering International-Education Assessment Program assessment?
Obtaining an EIEAP assessment will help you to make an informed choice about immigrating to Canada. It will provide you with valuable information on how your education compares to a Canadian engineering education, in a format that is easy to understand. The EIEAP report you receive will also provide you with useful information to share with employers, universities and other officials. In addition, you will be provided with information on working in engineering in Canada and on how to become a licensed engineer.
- What are the benefits of getting an Engineering International-Education Assessment Program assessment?
If you obtain an Engineering International-Education Assessment Program assessment, you will receive:
- An evaluation of your educational qualifications by the Canadian engineering profession, which offers the only assessment service in Canada that specializes exclusively in the assessment of the education credentials held by individuals who received their engineering training outside of Canada. This is important, as the definition of engineering and the laws governing the practice of engineering vary from one country to the next. So while you may be qualified to practice engineering in your home country, or have a job title of Engineer, your qualifications may place you in a different job category in Canada. For example, a person with a job title of Chemical Engineer in his or her home country might be called a Chemist in Canada.
- Information about the practice of engineering in Canada and being licensed as a professional engineer, along with a description of the steps to become licensed.
- Information that is useful to government services, immigration organizations and settlement organizations, employers and employment agencies, and educational institutions.
- What information is covered in the Engineering International-Education Assessment Program assessment report?
The report will describe the educational program you completed and the degree/diploma level that you attained, the institution you attended, and the number of years of study you have undertaken, as well as review your transcript. It will indicate if the program you studied is considered engineering in Canada and how your education compares to a Canadian engineering education.
- How long is the assessment report valid?
As with your academic transcript, the report does not have an expiry date. The report is valid provided that all documents submitted for the assessment are genuine.
- How do I get an assessment done by Engineers Canada?
To request an assessment, please fill out the Engineering International-Education Assessment Program form.
Send a completed application form with certified copies of your original documents to Engineers Canada and keep a copy of the form for your records.
- Can I use the assessment form from Engineers Canada's Web site?
Yes. You can download the assessment form from www.engineerscanada.ca.
Send one completed copy to Engineers Canada with your certified copies of your original documents.
Keep a copy of the form for your records.
- How do I pay for the assessment?
You can pay for the assessment with an international bank draft, money order (except International Postal Money Order by the U.S. Postal Service), a cheque drawn on a Canadian bank, or by traveler's cheque. Engineers Canada does not accept cash or credit cards; Engineers Canada does not give out its bank account number. Payment of fees must be received with your application form and documents before work on your assessment can begin.
- How long will the assessment take?
The normal processing time for assessments is 4 to 6 weeks following receipt of the required documentation. However, your assessment may take longer if more research or information is required. The assessments are worked on in the order that they are received by Engineers Canada.
- Once I pay the application fee, will any additional fees be required?
Some institutions require a fee to confirm the validity of a degree. The amount varies for each institution. Therefore if your institution requests a fee, Engineers Canada will notify you regarding the amount and payment procedures.
Please note that the degree confirmation may not arrive in time for printing of your assessment report. However, if you have paid the above fee, Engineers Canada will send you an updated report once the degree confirmation arrives from the institution.
- What is a representative (as in Section B of the assessment form)?
A representative is a third party who you authorize to act on your behalf to prepare the correspondence required to obtain your Engineers Canada engineering education assessment. A representative can be a relative, friend, immigration consultant or lawyer. If you have a representative, you still need to sign at Section D.
- I applied for an assessment through a representative. Where will my report be sent?
If you are using a representative, all Engineers Canada correspondence and the report will be sent to the representative.
- What documents do I have to send Engineers Canada for the Engineering International-Education Assessment Program assessment to occur?
Please send a copy of your university degree and a copy of your course transcripts. These must contain the original certification by
your university or a public notary. If they are not in either English or French, please also send certified translations.
Please do not fax or e-mail your copies.
Definitions:
Certified Copy - A copy of an original document that contains the ORIGINAL STAMP of the Notary Public, lawyer, embassy official, Commissioner of Oaths, or university registrar.
Certified Translation - A translated document that contains the ORIGINAL STAMP of the translator.
- The name on my degree and transcripts is different from the name I am using now. What should I write on the application form?
The name on the application form should be the name that you are using at the present time. A copy of certified proof of name change (legal name change, marriage certificate, divorce certificate, etc.) should be included with your application.
- I have obtained a Masters Degree in Engineering. Do I need to send you information about my Bachelor Program?
In order to assess your qualifications, we must have all information on your undergraduate study (Bachelor education) and graduate study (Master's and Doctorate education).
- I understand that a degree from China should be notarized. Do I just send the notarized letter?
No. You need to send certified copies of your original documents (not a photocopy) of the degree documents (i.e. Bachelor, Master's or Doctorate diploma) with certified translations in English or French.
- I received my degree from a university in India, but I studied from an affiliated college. What documents should I send?
The Engineers Canada is aware that most universities in India offer engineering through affiliated and constituent colleges. Please provide certified copies of your original documents of your Leaving Certificate or a certified letter from the Registrar as proof of attendance at the college you attended, as well as a certified copy of your University Bachelor Degree.
- I received my degree from the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria. What additional information is required?
The University of Port Harcourt requires a fee of $100 US to confirm the validity of your degree. Therefore, please send a separate payment of $100 US with your EIEAP application. Your payment for this fee should be made payable to the University of Port Harcourt.
From our research material, the University of Port Harcourt has revoked the degrees of many of its graduates in a major crackdown on academic fraud. Those stripped of their degrees had either cheated on examinations or falsified their academic records. The university has imposed a zero-tolerance policy and will continue to crackdown on students who may have been admitted to the university through unfair means. Therefore, the confirmation of your degree is a crucial part of your Engineers Canada assessment.
Please note that the degree confirmation may not arrive in time for printing of your assessment report. However, if you have paid the above fee, Engineers Canada will send you an updated report once the degree confirmation arrives from the university.
- I received my degree from a university in Iran. What documents and certification is required?
You need to send a copy of your degree and transcripts in Persian with a certified translation in English or French. If you still reside in Iran, all documents must have the original certification stamp by the "Ministry of Culture and Higher Education" or the "Ministry of Foreign Affairs". If you graduated from a university in Iran and reside outside of that country, copies of the Persian documents must be certified as original by a notary. The English or French translations must be by a certified translator.
- After I send my assessment package to Engineers Canada, will I be given notice that it has been received?
No. You will be contacted only if there is a problem with the information you sent. Otherwise, you will not be contacted until the assessment report is sent.
- Is the P.Eng. (Canadian Professional Engineer) recognized in the United Kingdom?
No. There is no agreement between the Engineering Council in the United Kingdom and the Engineers Canada for mobility at the full professional level. However, the two organizations agree on what university training and courses qualify you to become an engineer.
This agreement, called the Washington Accord, is also held by engineering councils in the United States, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, South Africa, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan (Chinese Taipei). For more information about the Washington Accord, please visit www.washingtonaccord.org
- What official names do engineers have in Britain and Canada?
Engineering titles are different in Britain and Canada:
| Canadian title | | British title |
| Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) | | Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.) |
| Technologist | | Incorporated Engineer |
| Technician | | Engineering Technician |
- Can you send me information about finding a job in Canada?
Engineers Canada is not a job agency. Engineers Canada is the national body of the 12 provincial and territorial engineering licensing bodies that regulate the practice of engineering in Canada. The best place to look would be in Canadian daily newspapers, or you can consult the other sources listed at the end of this document.
- Can you send me a list of companies I could work for?
Engineers Canada does not maintain lists of companies. We suggest you contact your Canadian Consulate or Embassy and ask for that information.
- I have just arrived in Canada. How do I find out if I am qualified to become a professional engineer?
Once you are in Canada, you must contact the engineering licensing body in your province/territory and apply to be licensed there. You can contact Engineers Canada at evaluation@engineerscanada.ca and we will refer you to the appropriate licensing office. If you already had an assessment done before you came to Canada, it will not affect the result of your application.
- Do I need to speak English to be licensed as an engineer by the engineering licensing bodies?
If you live in any province except Quebec or New Brunswick, you must be able to speak English to be licensed. In Quebec, you must be able to speak French. You can speak either English or French to be licensed in New Brunswick.
- How do I become a member of Engineers Canada?
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of Engineers Canada. However, our sole members are the 12 provincial and
territorial licensing bodies that regulate the engineering profession in Canada and license the country’s professional engineers.
We do not offer membership to any other individuals or groups.
Professional engineers in Canada (licensed engineers possessing the P.Eng. designation, or the ing. and/or Eng. designation in Quebec
and New Brunswick) are members of the engineering licensing body in the jurisdiction where they practise engineering. For more
information about membership in one or more of Canada’s engineering licensing bodies, please visit
www.engineerscanada.ca/e/ccpe_members.cfm
- I have obtained an assessment from Engineers Canada. Am I eligible for the Engineers Canada sponsored insurance programs?
To be eligible for the Engineers Canada sponsored insurance programs and services, you must be a member of a provincial/territorial engineering licensing body in Canada.
- Can I work in Canada before I become a licensed professional engineer?
Yes, but only if a licensed professional engineer takes responsibility for your work. Until you become licensed, it is against the law in Canada for you to approve engineering drawings or reports, to use the title "professional engineer" (or any title like it), or to offer any engineering services to the public. You may do most other technical work legally, subject to other professional laws (such as the Architecture or Land Surveyors Act).
- How do I become a licensed professional engineer?
In Canada, licensing of engineers is the responsibility of the provincial/territorial regulatory bodies. The licensing process may cost up to $2600, depending on which province/territory you wish to practice. This cost includes registration, examination of credentials, and exams. For more information about provincial/territorial licensing fees and dues, refer to http://www.engineerscanada.ca/e/pub_studies.cfm
Normally, to be licensed as a professional engineer by a provincial or territorial engineering licensing body, candidates must:
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (Citizenship or permanent resident status is required to apply for licensure. It is not possible to be licensed before immigrating to Canada.
- Possess an undergraduate (Bachelor's level) degree in engineering from a recognized Canadian university program, or possess an otherwise recognized engineering degree and complete an assigned exam program. Recognition of degree equivalency by a Canadian university or other organization is unrelated to the recognition of your degree by the Engineers Canada and the engineering licensing bodies.
- Complete three or four years of engineering work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer, depending on the licensing body. Experience obtained outside Canada may be acceptable if sufficient documentation is provided. A minimum of 12 months experience must be in a Canadian environment to ensure that you are familiar with Canadian codes and standards.
- Write and pass a professional practice examination on professional practice, ethics, engineering law and liability.
- Be of good character and reputation.
- Be proficient in English (French in Quebec, English or French in New Brunswick).
If you plan to settle in Ontario, you may begin the licensing process with Professional Engineers Ontario from your country of origin, or if you plan to settle in Quebec, with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
- How many examinations will I have to write to become a professional engineer in Canada?
Your provincial/territorial engineering licensing body will tell you what examinations you have to write to become a professional engineer. You will first have to demonstrate your experience and education in an evaluation. Then they will assign you exams. The exams in most provinces and territories are offered in English only (French or English in Quebec and New Brunswick).
- If I get a licence in one province, can I work in another province?
No. You may only practise engineering where you are licensed. However, there is an agreement between all the provinces and territories that allows you to move between provinces and territories without having to repeat the entire licensing process.
- How can I get a job in Canada?
It is not always easy to find long-term, full-time work as an engineer in Canada. You should be ready to search for a year or more. You can find jobs by looking in newspapers, magazines and trade journals. You might also apply to agencies that employers hire to find professionals, but those agencies are not normally looking for engineers, and especially not junior engineers.
You can, of course, improve your chances by working on your computer skills, improving your English or French, or taking technical courses, especially courses on building and electrical specifications, and the nature of Canadian engineering practice. Evening technical courses are often offered by local universities and colleges.
- SOURCES OF HELP
Canada Employment Weekly
A newspaper full of job listings.
Tel.: 1-800-361-2580
(Canada, U.S.A., Caribbean, Virgin Islands)
Tel.: (416) 964-6069
Fax: (416) 964-3202
Web: www.mediacorp2.com
Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials
www.cicic.ca
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
www.cic.gc.ca
Directory to many Canadian government Web sites
www.canada.gc.ca
HRDC Labour Market Information
www.labourmarketinformation.ca/
Human Resources Centres
These are run by the Government of Canada. They are found in most cities.
Human Resources Development Canada's Web site
www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca
This site will also connect you to other job sites.
Journals of the provincial/territorial engineering licensing bodies
You should contact them directly if you are in training, or a member.
Skills International's Web site
This is a free on-line service. Register with an employment preparation agency in your community
that has partnered with Skills International to have your skills and experience profiled on their
website.
www.skillsinternational.ca
Service Canada
Job search Web site:
http://jobbank.gc.ca/Intro_en.aspx
Government of Canada: Going to Canada
Information and services for non-Canadians and Newcomers.
http://www.directioncanada.gc.ca/
The Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO), launched by the Canadian Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, is designed to
help internationally trained individuals who plan to work in Canada get their credentials assessed and recognized more quickly.
Its approach includes: in-person services; a dedicated phone service; an expanded online service; increasing employer awareness;
and, overseas pilot projects. For more information about the FCRO, please visit
http://www.credentials.gc.ca/
Canadian Immigrant Settlement Sector Alliance (CISSA)
The Canadian Immigrant Settlement Sector Alliance (CISSA) is an alliance of provincial and national organizations which represent
450 immigrant and refugee settlement agencies from across Canada. CISSA captures the issues and the expertise of the immigrant
settlement sector, and works to build a Canadian society in which all immigrants and refugees are able to participate fully.
http://www.cissa-acsei.ca/index.asp/
Occupational Bridging Programs
Engineering and Technology Upgrading Program offered by Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) and funded by the
Alberta Employment, Immigration & Industry. The objective of this program is to upgrade international engineering graduates and
provide them with Canadian work experience that would lead to employment and provincial licensing with the Association of
Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA). For more information, please visit
http://www.ccis-calgary.ab.ca/engineering_program.html
Engineers and Technologists Integration Program offered by the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN) in partnership
with the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). This is a 10-month program designed for international engineering
graduates looking for rapid and effective integration in the Canadian engineering field. For more information, please visit
http://www.emcn.ab.ca/Career_Services/Programs/ETIP
Transitions To Technical & Engineering Careers is a program offered by NorQuest College. This program is designed to assist
unemployed, international technical and engineering graduates to develop their language and professional skills in order to find
work in their particular field. For more information, please visit
http://www.norquest.ca/programs/esl/transitionstechandeng.htm
The Engineering Bridge Enhanced Language Training (ELT) Program is a program offered by the Bredin Institute and
funded in partnership by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry. The intention of this
program is to assist international engineering graduates to develop occupational language skills and prepare candidates for the
exam of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA), necessary for licensure in
Alberta. For more information, please visit
http://www.bredin.ab.ca/TrainingPrograms/International%20Engineer%20Bridging%20Program/default.aspx
Internationally Educated Engineering Qualifications Program (IEEQ)
This program is offered by the University of Manitoba and helps international engineering graduates to meet licensing requirements
and to more quickly gain recognition as Professional Engineers in Manitoba. For more information, please visit
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/engineering/ieeq/
English for Engineering Professionals, funded by the Manitoba Department of Labour and Immigration. This program seeks to
enhance the language and communication skills of international engineering graduates in Manitoba. The program is specifically
designed for professional engineers or those seeking to register as professional engineers in Manitoba. For more information,
please visit
http://www.cefp.ca/
The Internationally-Educated Engineers Qualifications Bridging (IEEQB) Program is a program offered by Ryerson University
and Professional Engineers Ontario and funded by the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada. It is designed specifically
for international engineering graduates to provide them with an opportunity to meet the academic requirements for professional
engineering licensure in Ontario. For more information, please visit
http://www.feas.ryerson.ca/styles/1/ieeqb_program/index.html
Engineering Connections
This six-week program offered by Accessible Community Counselling and Employment Services (ACCES) in the Toronto area
provides international engineering graduates with essential knowledge and skills to help them connect with employers. For more
information, please visit
http://www.accestrain.com/default.asp?pageID=219
Engineering Bridges, offered by the Settlement and Integration Services Organization (SISO), is a program to help international
engineering graduates to get access to paid and unpaid work experience through existing sources such as Job Development, Employment
Ontario and Career Bridge or licensing in Engineering. For more information, please visit
http://www.siso-ham.org/Initiatives.aspx
Engineering Your Future, offered by Skills for Change, is a program designed for international engineering graduates,
technicians and technologists to successfully integrate into the Canadian workforce. For more information, please visit
http://www.skillsforchange.org/eyf/index.html
 
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