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Studying engineering means wanting to be part of projects that truly change the world and can make history.
Becoming a CEP (Candidate to the Engineering Profession) is the natural next step after an engineering degree. It’s the gateway to an exciting and challenging career!
To practice the profession in Quebec, one must first become a member of the OIQ. The steps to obtain an engineering permeit vary depending on the country where you earned your first engineering degree.
The OIQ closely supports future engineering talents like you in building a promising future. Discover all the resource people who can help you take your first steps with your professional order.
Many students will undertake internships as part of their engineering studies. To help you prepare for these experiences, the Order has created this guide with practical information.
Are you known for your thirst for knowledge and passion for inventions? Every year, the OIQ Foundation financially supports many students. You could be one of them!
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.
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• The path to becoming an engineer in Quebec
• Practicing engineering in Quebec, with details on language requirements.
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:
The OIQ also ensures that obligations related to ethics and professional practice are respected.
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Contact the person in charge to request a partnership with the OIQ on an event or to ask for the presence of a representative of the OIQ.
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In the spring of 2023, all applicants will receive an email from the OIQ indicating whether their candidacy has been selected. Three finalists will be announced in each category.
You can consult our complete section on the OIQ, which details, among other things, our mission and vision, as well as our history.
You can also download our Media Kit.
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