Engineer-in-Training – Canadian Graduates

The following steps will walk Canadian graduates through the process of applying as an engineer-in-training.

1. First you must determine if you have a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering. You can check this by clicking here.
2. Next, create a user account with APEGS by clicking here.
3. You will need to check your email for an “APEGS sign up verification” from apegs@apegs.ca. The link in this email will take you to the APEGS Central homepage.
4. From there, you will need to go to the “Applications” quick link on the left side of the page, select “Apply Now” and choose the engineer-in-training Canadian Graduate application type. To submit your application online, you must pay the application fee of by credit card.
5. Go to Fees to view additional payment options.
6. Finally, you must send the following required documents to APEGS:
   • A confirmation of graduation, by providing one of the following documents:
     Option 1:  Official Transcripts from the institution issued directly to APEGS
     (Please Note: These transcripts must include date of convocation and degree awarded.)
     For U of R students please see the university website: https://www.uregina.ca/student/registrar/student-records/transcripts/index.html
     For U of S students please see the university website: https://students.usask.ca/academics/grades.php#Grades
     Option 2: A letter from the Faculty of Engineering or the College of Engineering if the convocation ceremony has not yet occurred
     (Please Note: The letter must contain: Your name, degree awarded, discipline, and date of graduation.)
     Option 3: Confirmation of Graduation form
   • Proof of Identification
     Fill out and submit the Proof of Identification Form (fillable pdf) and attach a copy of the relevant photo ID signed by the guarantor.

What Happens Next?

After you have been approved, an invoice for annual registration fees, prorated for the remainder of the year, will be posted to your online profile. After you have paid your registration fees you can use the “engineer-in-training” title. You will receive an electronic image of your seal and a certificate in the mail. You do not need this certificate in your possession to start using the title “engineer-in-training”.