International Mobility

International Mobility Engineering

International mobility for engineering is based on membership in the International Engineering Alliance (IEA).

• Any individual of good character, who is listed on the International Professional Engineers Register will be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer once they have:
  • Passed the National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE).
  • Demonstrated English language competence
• Any individual of good character, who is licensed at the full professional level (equivalent to P.Eng.) by any of the regulatory bodies that are signatories to the International Professional Engineers Agreement (IPEA) or Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) will be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer once they have:
  • Demonstrated competence in the Canadian Environment Competencies (CECs) through a competency-based assessment
  • Passed the NPPE
  • Demonstrated English language competence

International Mobility Geoscience

International mobility for geoscientists is based on Geoscientists Canada being an international member of the Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG).

• Any individual of good character, who is licensed as a Professional Geologist in the United States will be eligible for registration as a Professional Geoscientist once they have:
  • Demonstrated competence in the Canadian Work Environment Competencies (CWECs) through a competency-based assessment
  • Passed the NPPE
  • Demonstrated English language competence

Important Notice:

All of the above mobility paths require application as a member-in-training first. Details on the member-in-training application process can be found on the applicable How to Apply (Individuals) pages of our website and in the APEGS Member-in-Training Application Guide.