Member of a Canadian Association

Already a P.Eng in another province ?

If you are a registered engineer with a Canadian association recognized by Engineers Canada, you may be eligible for a simplified admission process to the OIQ, which regulates the profession in Quebec. This page outlines the application process.

Steps for obtaining an engineer's permit in Québec

1.Submit your application for admission

Get started by submitting your application to the OIQ. Be sure to include all required documents and pay the applicable fees. As soon as your file is complete, we’ll start processing it.

2. Complete the mandatory online training courses

Once your application has been validated, you’ll receive an e-mail giving you access to four mandatory online training courses, offered in French:

  • Foundations of the Professional System and the Roles of Engineers
  • Unlawful practice: How to take action
  • The professional engineering inspection: Relevance, process and implications
  • The Engineers Act: decoding the profession

These courses will help you understand the specifics of the engineering profession in Quebec and its legal framework. They are required, but do not lead to an exam. They last about 4 hours 45 minutes and can count towards the 30 hours of continuing education required of members.

3. Assessment of your file

Once your application has been validated and the training courses completed, your file will be submitted to the Admission Committee. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for your file to be submitted to this committee.

4. Registration on the OIQ’s Roll 

Once the Committee has rendered its decision, you can finalize your registration with the OIQ via your online portal. By becoming a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, you will be able to use the title of engineer or the abbreviation ‘eng’ and practise your profession in the province with full legitimacy, while complying with your professional obligations.

Illustrated path

Interested in seeing what the path to obtaining your permit looks like? Take a look at our diagram.

Language Requirements

To work as an engineer in Quebec, you must demonstrate an adequate command of French when you apply for admission. If you do not meet this requirement, you may be granted a one-year temporary permit, which is renewable under certain conditions. For more information, see the page on language requirements.

Processing times

Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for your application to be processed, and evaluated. The OIQ will make the necessary verifications with the association that issued your permit to practice. We will then inform you if additional documents are required.

 

Required documents

Identification

A copy of your birth certificate or passport. Only these documents are accepted.

Declaration of permits in other Canadian associations

You must declare all permits obtained from other associations in Canada, including any limitations.

French language

If applicable, a document demonstrating that you have an adequate command of French to practice the profession in Quebec. For more information, see language requirements.

 

 

Application Fees

When you are already a member of an engineering association in Canada, you can benefit from a simplified admission process by choosing the regular permit. The admission process is simpler, faster and less costly than applying for a temporary permit for projet.

Please note that in addition to the fees listed below, you will also have to pay the annual membership fee, like all registered members. See our fee schedule for complete details.

Application fee
Member of another Canadian association $ 560
Valid from April 1st 2025 to March 31st 2026. Fees are non-refundable and subject to change.

Do you have an engineer-in-training permit?

The status of “member of another Canadian association” does not apply to EIT or engineer-in-training permit holders. You’ll need to apply for admission based on your profile. You can consult the Preadmission Guide for an overview of the steps you need to take to practice engineering in Québec.

You are a Canadian graduate, but not a member of a Canadian association?

A specific admission process allows you to obtain an engineering permit in Québec. See the page dedicated to Canadian graduates trained outside of Quebec.

Admission Form

To start your application process, create your account online. Once you have submitted your documents and paid the fees, we can begin analysing your application.


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