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Registration Categories and Applications
In Newfoundland and Labrador, registration with PEGNL is mandatory for anyone practicing engineering or geoscience as defined in the Engineers and Geoscientists Act, 2008. Registration requirements are laid out in PEGNL’s Registration Policy. There are four categories of registration for individuals and one for companies offering the services of professional engineers and geoscientists to others. The basic requirements are listed below but if you want more details prior to applying, please visit our Registration Requirements page.
If you have been registered with PEGNL within the last five (5) years, you do not have to reapply. Contact us at pegnl@pegnl.ca for reinstatement instructions.
Application Types
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Current Member-in-Training (MIT) upgrade to professional licensure
If you are currently registered with PEGNL as a Member-in-Training (MIT) and are ready to upgrade to professional licensure, click the link below to complete the online application through the member portal.
Once on the profile page in the member portal, click the “MIT Upgrade to License Holder” button to start the upgrade application.
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Professional Licensure Applicants
To be eligible for registration as a professional member, an applicant shall, in addition to any other requirements of the Act, 2008, the Regulations, 2024 and the By-Laws, meet the academic and experience requirements, demonstrate good character and competency in the English language and complete the National Professional Practice and Ethics Exam.
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Professional Licensure Mobility Applicants
Professional Engineers and/or Professional Geoscientists who are licensed and in good standing in another province or territory in Canada can apply for registration to PEGNL through a streamlined process. Review of academics and experience are not required for these applicants as the review has already been conducted by another Canadian regulator. If an applicant is not in good standing with any Canadian regulator, their application will be subject to further review. Individuals registered and in good standing as a Member-in-Training (MIT) or limited licensee with another Canadian regulator will also have a streamlined process applied.
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Limited License Applicants
Applicants for limited licensure must have a science degree or a technology diploma in an area of study related to engineering or geoscience. A graduate degree in engineering or geoscience may also be acceptable. In addition to any other requirements of the Act, 2008, the Regulations, 2024, and the By-Laws, they must meet the academic and experience requirements, demonstrate good character and competency in the English language and complete the National Professional Practice and Ethics Exam.
Successful applicants will have the right to independently practice engineering or geoscience within a defined individualized scope of practice authorized by PEGNL. More information on this category can be found at Limited License Applicants.
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New Member-in-Training (MIT) Applicants
An applicant who meets the academic requirements for registration but has not yet met the other requirements for registration as a Professional Engineer and/or Professional Geoscientist may be registered as a Member-in-Training (MIT) in one of two categories, Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) or Geoscientist-in-Training (G.I.T). To be eligible for registration as a Member-in-Training (MIT), an applicant shall, in addition to any other requirements of the Act, 2008, the Regulations, 2024, and the By-Laws, meet the academic requirements and demonstrate good character. If an applicant has at least 4 years of engineering or geoscience experience, an application for Member-in-Training (MIT) will not be accepted. However, once the academic requirement is met, an applicant will be offered interim registration as a Member-in-Training (MIT) while they complete the remainder of the professional licensure requirements.
To apply for one of the two categories above, click the link below and you will be directed to the online application portal. Once there you will be asked to provide some personal and contact information and then answer a short series of questions to direct you to the correct application type. Step-by-step instructions for online applications can be found here.
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Permit to Practice Applicants
Any entity that provides the services of a professional member to anyone outside their organization must have a Permit to Practice as per Section 12 of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act, 2008 and Sections 8 thru 10 of the Engineers and Geoscientists Regulations, 2024. Details on the requirements can be found at Permit Requirements.
