How To Apply For PEO Temporary Licence

The PEO temporary licence is given on a project and discipline basis for at most 12 months from approval. However, only one Certificate of Authorization is required.

Application/Submission requirements:

A Canadian resident (outside of Ontario):

·        Filling up complete applications and payment of fees for a temporary licence.

·        Written verification of membership or registration with another provincial regular/Ordre must be received by the association directly from the respective Ordre/regulator.

·        Citizenship proof.

 

A non-Canadian resident:

Completing applications and paying fees for a temporary licence.

Qualifications equivalent to those necessary for a licence as a member, or wide recognition in the field of engineering in respect of the work for which a temporary licence is asked for and not less than 10 years of work experience in said field.

Original academic transcripts listings all courses and marks for the achievement of the university engineering bachelor’s degree must be received by the regulator directly from the respective university.

Written registration verification with a professional engineering board of registration or other organization with functions similar to those of the regulator must be received by the regulator straight from the respective board of registration (if applicable).

Collaboration with a licensed member of the regulator is a must to ensure that the engineering work is in harmony with Canadian and Ontario standards, codes, and laws governing the work. All final reports, drawings, and the like must be co-signed and sealed by the collaborator. In addition, collaborators need to write directly to the Registrar, using the offered sample letter, confirming their wish to serve as collaborators.

When submitting your application, include the following:

·        A complete temporary licence application.

·        A copy of your present resume.

·        Payment of application fee: •$780 + HST = $881.40 (you are requested not to provide a cheque or money order at this time, Professional Engineers Ontario will inform you when a payment is needed and give information about how to pay online).

How to complete PEO temporary licence application?

Page one of the application:

1.   Personal: Provide your full legal name. If for any reason, the name which appears on any documentation, academic or other, received by the association in support of your application for a Temporary licence, differs from the given information on the application, it will be necessary to provide official legal documentation accordingly.

2.   Residence: The complete permanent address, together with postal or zip code, must be given. You should indicate your preference concerning the mailing address to be used by the association when corresponding with you (office or home).

3.   Academic: For an applicant who is not registered as a professional engineer in another Province or Territory of Canada, an official academic transcript must be sent to the association (Attention to The Registrar, Temporary Licence Division) and must come directly from the respective institution/university. Student copies are unacceptable.

4.   Employment: You must provide the full legal name and address of your present employer clearly. Don’t abbreviate the employer’s legal name. If you provide an inaccurate company name, then it will delay the processing of your application.

5.   Professional: Include only those organizations in which registration or membership is held, which have functions similar to those of the association (another regulatory body). An applicant who is a resident of Canada is requested to have their Associations/Ordre; confirm in writing to this office their current membership.

Page two of the application:

1.   Project identification: It is a must that question 1 (a) through (f) be completed in full. Not providing detailed information will delay the process of your application. Pay attention to legal and proper names. Give as completely as possible:

·        The details of the project (like owner, dimensions, type of facility, and occupancy, intended use, new or medication, and the like).

·        Sufficient details concerning the specific engineering services to be given by the applicant.

·        Reference to specific codes where applicable. Descriptions of engineering services should make reference to the design, analysis, assessment, or other engineering services to be provided. If required, a cover letter may be included with the application.  

2.   Experience: Submit a detailed, typed experience summary with special attention to your engineering activities together with the application.

3.   Signature: When signed and submitted to the offices of the association, the application for a PEO temporary licence is an official document.