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.
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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
Does my validator need to be from the same discipline I work in?
Ideally, yes. However, they may be eligible if they can attest to your competencies and are familiar with your work. PEO reserves the right to determine the acceptability of validators.
I am familiar with a candidate’s work but did not take technical responsibility for their work. Am I an eligible validator?
Yes, validators sufficiently familiar with the candidate’s work and can confidently rate the competencies are eligible.
Why does work experience require a validator?
Validation assists PEO in assessing whether the licensing requirements set out in the Professional Engineers Act and the regulations have been satisfied. Validation does not constitute an assessment of the applicant’s work experience in Canada or internationally—it simply confirms that it was acquired.
What is the role of the validator?
A validator assesses and rates the applicant’s work experience. A validator must have direct, first-hand knowledge of the applicant’s work, have provided suitable professional supervision throughout the validated work period, and have taken technical responsibility for the applicant’s work. The validator may have a title other than supervisor and can be a manager, mentor, client or colleague.
Is there a minimum or maximum number of validators required for an application?
The minimum number of validators required is one. There is no maximum number of validators.
Do I need to obtain engineering work experience before I can apply?
Yes. Under the new licence process established on May 15, 2023, all applicants must demonstrate the necessary academic and experience requirements before applying. All applicants must have a minimum of 48 months of acceptable engineering work experience, which must be shown when applying through PEO’s competency-based assessment (CBA).
I was an applicant before May 15, 2023, but my application was closed due to a missed deadline. Am I eligible to reapply?
You may be eligible to reapply. Please follow the instructions on our website. Any requirements you have satisfied from a past application will count towards your new application. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] and provide your PEO number.
I am an applicant who has satisfied the academic and NPPE requirements and recently accumulated 48 months of engineering experience. How do I submit my CBA experience information for assessment?
Please email your completed CBA Experience documents (CBA P.Eng. Application Form and CBA Experience Records Form) to [email protected].
If I applied before May 15, 2023, can I register for PEO’s Engineering Intern (EIT) program?
You can enroll in the EIT program if you meet any assigned deadlines on your P.Eng. application. To do so, please submit your EIT request to [email protected] for review and processing. Your EIT membership will become active after the EIT annual fee is paid and processed.
How does PEO prioritize processing applications received before May 15, 2023, versus applications received after that date?
We have separate dedicated teams that are equally focused on each process.