Becoming an Engineer in Québec
Practicing the Profession
To practice engineering in Quebec, you must first become a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. The steps involved in obtaining an engineering permit vary depending on the country in which you obtained your degree.
The typical steps to obtaining a permit are presented below. For more details, please refer to the path specific to your profile or contact us.
Becoming a member
A visual representation of the steps to becoming a member and obtaining an engineer’s permit in Quebec.
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I have a degree from Quebec
If you have obtained your undergraduate degree in engineering or another related field, in Quebec.
I have a degree from Canada
If you have obtained your undergraduate degree in engineering in Canada (but not in Quebec). For those who are not a member of a Canadian engineering association.
I am a member of another association in Canada
If you have an engineering permit from another province or territory. For those who are already practicing engineering in a province or territory other than Quebec.
I have an international degree
If you have obtained your undergraduate degree in engineering in a country other than Canada. For graduates and those already practicing engineering in another country.
Candidate to the Engineering Profession
Once your admission is complete, you can register as a candidate to the engineering profession (CEP). You have five years to complete the Professional Admission Program.
Professional Admission Program
The program has three components: theory, practice, and language. The theory component is completed by passing a three-hour professional exam. The order in which these three components are completed is up to you. See our Professional Admission Program page for more information.
Finding a Supervisor
The OIQ believes it is essential that you have a competent person to support you on your journey. This person acts as a supervisor, and you are responsible for finding them. Need help doing so? Visit our page and find the right person for you!
Frequently Asked Questions
In Quebec, are engineering graduates automatically considered engineers?
No. To practice engineering in Quebec and use the reserved title of “engineer” (Eng.), you must hold a permit in good standing and be registered on the OIQ’s roll. In addition, the admission and permit process differs if the candidate obtained their engineering degree in Quebec, in another Canadian province, or abroad. By law, the OIQ also requires its members to have appropriate knowledge of French before it issues the permit to practice, although certain exceptions may apply for temporary permits.
More:
• The path to becoming an engineer in Quebec
• Practicing engineering in Quebec, with details on language requirements.
Why do we have an order for engineers?
The work of engineers directly influences many areas of your life. If this work is not done correctly, the consequences can be severe.
The OIQ is responsible for supervising and monitoring professional activities to ensure that each engineer has the training and skills required to practice their profession in accordance with the four central values of engineering: competence, responsibility, ethics, and social commitment.
The OIQ is responsible for the following:
- Admission of members
- Support and supervision of members
- Monitoring illegal practice
- Improvement of the profession’s practice
- Prevention in engineering
- Enhancement of the profession’s values
The OIQ also ensures that obligations related to ethics and professional practice are respected.
Consult:
- The page The role of the OIQ
- The page Protection of the public
Does the OIQ take a position on specific issues?
The OIQ takes a position on current issues that affect the engineering profession. If you wish to have a comment on a specific topic, you must contact the person in charge of the media at the OIQ.
Consult:
- Media contact at the OIQ
- The Publications section, including the latest press release (in French)
Where can I find a list of the OIQ’s activities and events?
The best way to stay informed about the OIQ’s activities is to consult its calendar. You can also consult the OIQ’s profile on Facebook and LinkedIn to find out about all our news and upcoming events.
Consult:
- The OIQ’s activity calendar (in French)
- The OIQ’s Facebook page (in French)
- The OIQ’s LinkedIn page (in French)