FAQ générale

No. To practice engineering in Quebec and use the reserved title of “engineer” (Eng.), you must hold a permit in good standing and be registered on the roll of the OIQ. In addition, the admission and licensing process differs if the person obtained their engineering degree in Quebec, in another Canadian province, or abroad.
By law, the OIQ also requires its members to have appropriate knowledge of French before it issues the permit to practice, although certain exceptions may apply for temporary permits.

Consult:
• The Pathway to becoming an engineer in Quebec
• The page Practicing engineering in Quebec, with details on the language requirements.

The OIQ has set up various mechanisms to protect the public.

You can

• Check whether an engineer can legally practice the profession in Quebec, by consulting the members’ directory.
• Check whether a member is the subject of rulings or judgments that affect or limit their right to practice.
• Report or file a complaint in the event of fraudulent practice or doubt as to the competence of an engineer.

Consult:

• The members’ directory (in French)
• The page Protection of the public
• The list of Decisions and rulings
• The page Reports and complaints
• The page Reporting illegal practice of engineering

To guarantee the public’s confidence and its members’ competence, the OIQ updates its processes to ensure the development of the engineering profession.

Consult:

• The page Professional liability insurance explained to the public
• The page Professional inspection explained to the public
• The page Continuing education explained to the public
• The page Seal and Signature
• The page Office of the Syndic
• The page Disciplinary Council

Forestry engineering has its own order, the Ordre des ingénieurs forestiers du Québec (OIFQ). The main reason is related to training. Indeed, the curriculum of the three bachelor’s degrees offered to those wishing to practice forestry engineering is not the same as the curriculum required by the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
For more information on the training of forest engineers, visit the Ordre des ingénieurs forestiers website.

Consult:

• The page with the steps to become an engineer in Quebec
• The page Professional admission program (PAP)
• The website of the Ordre des ingénieurs forestiers du Québec

The work of engineers directly influences many areas of your life. If this work is not done correctly, the consequences can be severe.

The OIQ is responsible for supervising and monitoring professional activities to ensure that each engineer has the training and skills required to practice their profession in accordance with the four central values of engineering: competence, responsibility, ethics, and social commitment.

The OIQ is responsible for the following:

• Admission of members
• Support and supervision of members
• Monitoring illegal practice
• Improvement of the profession’s practice
• Prevention in engineering
• Enhancement of the profession’s values

The OIQ also ensures that obligations related to ethics and professional practice are respected.

Consult:

• The page The role of the OIQ
• The page Protection of the public

Engineering is a challenging field that attempts to balance economic development, social progress, public protection, and ethical considerations such as environmental protection. Engineers propose solutions that meet both the needs and constraints of a project.

Consult:

• The page The engineer’s role
• The OIQ’s major files (in French)

The OIQ awards will be presented during the Soirée de l’excellence en génie, an event held in Montreal on May 31, 2023. To review last year’s winners, you can read this article available in French: Retour sur la Soirée 2022

In the spring of 2023, all applicants will receive an email from the OIQ indicating whether their candidacy has been selected. Three finalists will be announced in each category.

The deadline to submit a nomination for the Annual Awards is Thursday, December 1, 2022. To do so, you must send a completed form to the following address: [email protected]

Yes, you can submit your own nomination for the OIQ’s Annual Awards. It can also be submitted by a nominator, with your agreement. Please note that a member’s nomination cannot be submitted in more than one award category, either individually or as a project.

There is no fee to submit a nomination. However, finalists will be responsible for travel and accommodation expenses incurred to attend the Soirée de l’excellence en génie, during which the winners will be announced and the OIQ awards will be presented.

The OIQ takes a position on current issues that affect the engineering profession. If you wish to have a comment on a specific topic, you must contact the person in charge of the media at the OIQ.

Consult:

• Media contact at the OIQ
• The Publications section, including the latest press release (in French)

All media requests must be sent to the person in charge of the media at the OIQ.

Consult:

• Media contact at the OIQ
• The Publications section, including the latest press release (in French)

All media requests must be sent to the person in charge of the media at the OIQ.

Consult:

• Media contact at the OIQ
• The Publications section, including the latest press release (in French)

You can consult our complete section on the OIQ, which details, among other things, our mission and vision, as well as our history.

You can also download our Media Kit.

Consult:

• The Media kit (in French)
• The OIQ section of the website
• The page on our mission and vision
• The history of the OIQ

Go to the “Press Releases” category in the Publications section (in French). You’ll find all of our news releases, both past and present. You can also use the search engine to find a press release or publication by name, date, subject, etc.

Consult:

• Media contact at the OIQ
• The Publications section, including the latest press release (in French)