Becoming an engineer

The Order exists first and foremost to protect the public. It is accordingly responsible for ensuring the competency of future engineers. You must demonstrate that you are professionally autonomous before receiving an engineer's permit. How do you demonstrate your autonomy? By successfully completing the following procedures.
Procedures for obtaining the engineer's permit in Québec

Becoming a junior engineer

• The first steps toward an engineer's permit
  Upon being awarded your undergraduate degree in engineering, you should apply for a junior engineer's permit from the OIQ. You can obtain a permit application from any instructor who represents the Order at your institution .
• Applying to become a junior engineer
• Being entered on the roll of junior engineers

Becoming an engineer

• Passing the professional examination
• Sponsorship
• Acquiring engineering experience
• Mastering the French language
• Carrying on with your professional life!

For further information, attend the OIQ's conference on your campus during the school year. The instructor who represents the Order within your institution will be able to tell you when and where it is to be held.