Engineering regulated in Canada

[Thinkin]

I am in the process of creating my express entry profile. I am a Civil Engineer. I do not need a license to get a job as Civil Engineer in Canada, so can technically get a job without a license, but need a license to become a Professional Engineer. Reference link: https://newcomers.engineerscanada.ca/licensing-canada.

QUESTION: In the "Research" section of the Express Entry form it ask "Some jobs are regulated in Canada. You would need a license or certification to practice these jobs. Do you know if your primary occupation or trade is regulated?". Should I choose "Yes, No or I don't know"? Would prefer to choose Yes or No, as I don't know seems like I am not serious in looking for a job in Canada. Don't want to be misrepresenting Civil Engineering if I choose either Yes or No. Engineers please guide.

 

[nomad26]

Engineering is regulated in Canada so I believe the right answer is yes.

 

[Thinkin]

Engineering is regulated in Canada so I believe the right answer is yes.

Thank you.

 

[Thinkin]

Engineers aren't regulated in Canada. Examples of regulated professions include but aren't limited to: Doctors, Lawyers, Pharmacists, Electricians, plumbers and many more but not engineers

Thank you.

 

[Shahriar Mianehgar]

I am in the process of creating my express entry profile. I am a Civil Engineer. I do not need a license to get a job as Civil Engineer in Canada, so can technically get a job without a license, but need a license to become a Professional Engineer. Reference link: https://newcomers.engineerscanada.ca/licensing-canada.

QUESTION: In the "Research" section of the Express Entry form it ask "Some jobs are regulated in Canada. You would need a license or certification to practice these jobs. Do you know if your primary occupation or trade is regulated?". Should I choose "Yes, No or I don't know"? Would prefer to choose Yes or No, as I don't know seems like I am not serious in looking for a job in Canada. Don't want to be misrepresenting Civil Engineering if I choose either Yes or No. Engineers please guide.

Practising engineering in Canada

To be a licensed engineer in Canada, you must be licensed by one of Canada’s provincial or territorial engineering regulators. However, you can still work in engineering—even if you haven’t been licensed by a regulator—as long as you are supervised by a licensed engineer, who takes professional responsibility for your work.

Canada’s engineering regulators

Each province or territory in Canada falls under the jurisdiction of one of Canada’s twelve engineering regulators. These organizations regulate every aspect of the engineering profession in Canada and grant engineering licences. If you intend to apply to become an engineer in Canada, you should contact the regulator in the province or territory where you would like to work. The regulator will answer any questions you may have about its regulations or official policies.

Engineers-in-training versus licensed engineers

There are key differences between Engineers-in-Training and licensed engineers:

• Engineer-in-training (known in Quebec as a Candidate to the Engineering Profession) – This status indicates that the first step in the licensing process has been completed by satisfying the education requirements and meeting the good character requirements. Engineers-in-training are working toward gaining the four years of engineering work experience they need—including one year of equivalent Canadian experience—to become a licensed engineer.
• Licensed engineer – With this, you will be licensed to practise professional engineering in your area of expertise and take full responsibility for your own work. You do not need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada to become a licensed engineer. However, your status may affect the type of licence you are eligible to obtain (e.g. professional engineer or limited licence engineer).

Learn about the list of licenses and associated titles issued by the engineering regulators in Canada. For specific requirements or information on their type of licences, visit the regulator’s website.