On April 1, 2019, the junior engineer program was replaced by a new professional admission program, the CEP program, which not only better meets the needs of the
engineering profession, but also better protects the public.
End of the junior engineer program
The junior engineer program will end on April 1, 2022 and the junior engineer and engineer-in-training titles will no longer be recognized from that date forward. Please note that no grace periods or exceptions will be
granted.
Are you a junior engineer or an engineer-in-training? These are your options:
- Fulfill the requirements of the junior engineer program by April 1, 2022 to obtain your full-fledged engineer’s permit;
-
Become a candidate to the engineering profession (CEP), fulfill the requirements of the CEP program within a maximum of 5 years and obtain your full-fledged
engineer’s permit;
- Voluntarily have your name removed from the OIQ’s membership roll;
- Take no action and your name will be removed from the OIQ’s roll.
Differences between the junior and CEP programs
|
Junior engineer program |
CEP program |
| Title(s) |
- Junior engineer (Jr. Eng.)
- Engineer-in-training (EIT)
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- Candidate to the engineering profession (CEP)
|
| Practical experience period |
36 months, including 12 months in Canada, with equivalence and credit options.
|
24 months, in addition to attaining the required competencies, with equivalence and credit options
|
| Deadline |
None
(Until March 31, 2022)
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5 years to successfully complete the professional admission program
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| Sponsorship |
Optional sponsorship
|
Assistance provided as part of the supervisor’s role
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| Experience certification |
Experience certified by 2 engineers
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Experience certified by 1 engineer (the supervisor)
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| Professional examination |
Pass the professional examination
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Online training (about 30 hours) + pass the professional examination
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For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions.
FAQ - End of the Junior Engineer Program (PDF)
Still have questions? Contact our customer service department.
By e-mail:
juniorat@oiq.qc.ca
By telephone:
Montreal region: 514 845-6141, option 1
Toll-free anywhere in Quebec: 1 800 461-6141, option 1