{"id":16181,"date":"2022-03-17T21:51:44","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T21:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oiq.qc.ca\/general-public\/protection-of-the-public\/inspections-professionnelles\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T13:23:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T17:23:12","slug":"professional-inspection-explained-to-the-public","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.oiq.qc.ca\/en\/general-public\/protection-of-the-public\/professional-inspection-explained-to-the-public\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Inspection Explained to the Public"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How does a professional inspection work?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The professional inspection committee, composed of 15 engineers, is responsible for the execution of inspections. But the inspection itself takes place during a meeting between the inspector and the engineer. This interview allows the inspector, among other things, to evaluate the technical and professional skills of the engineer according to their mandates and projects.<\/p>\n

Far from being a one-time meeting, the professional inspection is also an opportunity for the engineer to improve and progress professionally.<\/p>\n\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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What are the benefits to you and the general public?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Following the inspection, the engineer receives a report on their competencies. If necessary, the professional inspection committee may also recommend follow-up measures to help the engineer improve their skills or even recommend limiting their right to practice.<\/p>\n

The inspection record of an engineer is strictly confidential. Only the OIQ\u2019s decision to limit or suspend a member\u2019s right to practice is made public at the end of the inspection process.<\/p>\n\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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What should I do if I have concerns about the competence or behaviour of an engineer?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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You can always confirm a member\u2019s status by consulting the directory<\/a>. If you have any doubts, you can also consult our page on reports and complaints.<\/p>\n\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n The inspection visit is an important opportunity for the engineer to improve their professional practice.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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To be the benchmark of public protection<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The professional inspection committee ensures the conformity of the engineer\u2019s practice and accompanies them in their professional development. Aiming for excellence and continuous improvement, inspiring reliability and confidence at all times: challenges that, once met, will allow us to anticipate and meet your expectations.<\/p>\n\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n