We provide resources to assist our stakeholders in understanding our regulatory role and how we protect the public interest.
As part of its regulatory mandate, PEO establishes, maintains and develops: standards of knowledge and skill; standards of practice for the profession; standards of professional ethics; and promotes public awareness of its role. The following are resources to assist PEO stakeholders--licence holders, applicants, and the public--in understanding their roles and responsibilities and the regulator’s work protecting the public interest.
Resources
Ontario professional engineers are part of a community of more than 87,500 PEO licence and certificate holders committed to enhancing the quality of life, safety and well-being in the province.
As Ontario’s engineering regulator, PEO relies heavily on its volunteers. More than 1,000 professional engineers, engineering interns and non-engineers volunteer their time each year on behalf of the association through their participation.
PEO's mandate, as described in the Professional Engineers Act, is to ensure that the public is protected and that individuals and companies providing engineering services uphold a strict code of professional ethics and conduct.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we have to meet in person or can we simply connect over the phone?
It is up to you and your guide/intern to decide how you wish to meet. It is recommended that your first few meetings be face-to-face.
Where can pairs meet?
It is up to you and your guide/intern to arrange how and where you will meet.
How many times should the pairs meet?
Pairs should meet at least two hours per month.
What are the steps involved in the program?
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The guide/intern completes the online application for the program.
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Based on the information provided, the Chapter Licensure Assistance Program Coordinator will assign the best suitable match of guide/intern.
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The Chapter Licensure Assistance Program Coordinator will contact the guide/intern and advise them of their match and their training and orientation date.
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At the training and orientation session, the guide and intern will meet and undergo the training.
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After the training the guide/intern pairs will arrange to meet together at a mutually agreeable time.
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At their first meeting, the guide/intern pair will discuss and sign the licensure assistance accord form.
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Matched pairs will then meet on a regular basis for the subsequent six months (at least two hours once per month)
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The chapter will hold a feedback/appreciation meeting after a six month period.
How do I find a guide/intern?
When your application for the LAP is received, your chapter’s Licensure Assistance Program Coordinator will review the information you have provided and assign you the best suitable match based on your information.
Do I have to be an EIT to be an intern?
Yes, you must be enrolled in PEO’s engineering intern (EIT) program to participate in the LAP.
What is an intern?
An intern, for the purposes of this program, is an engineering intern (EIT) who is seeking guidance and support while they are working towards achieving their professional engineering licence.
Do I have to be a P.Eng. to be a guide?
Yes, you must be a licensed professional engineer with PEO in order to be a guide.
What is a guide?
A guide, for the purposes of this program, is a licensed professional engineer who volunteers his/her time to provide guidance and support to an engineering intern.
How will I know about chapter opportunities and events?
Stay connected with your chapter through email!
- During Registration, you will be asked whether you would like to receive emails from your chapter.
- By selecting “YES” you will be added to the email list and receive messages about your chapter’s activities, such as the Annual General Meeting, licence certificate ceremonies, technical talks and tours and other exciting opportunities.
- Your communication preference can be updated at any time from the Member Portal.