Registration FAQ

Registration FAQs

• Category: Experience Qualifications - I have a question on the required experience for licensure.

  PEGNL’s Competency Assessment Manual contains a section on Frequently Asked Questions.

• Category: Academic Qualifications - How do I submit my transcripts?

  Applicants should arrange to have their universities mail (or send electronic versions) official copies of their complete set of academic transcripts DIRECTLY to PEGNL. A WES (World Education Services) report sent DIRECTLY to PEGNL is also acceptable. If neither of these methods is possible, the applicant is required to obtain a Certified True Copy of their transcripts, notarized by a Canadian Notary Public or a Commissioner for Oaths. 

• Can I come to the PEGNL office to submit my transcripts?

  Your transcripts or WES report should be sent DIRECTLY to PEGNL by your university or WES. PEGNL cannot accept transcripts or WES reports (sealed or not) from an applicant.

   If this is not possible PEGNL may accept a Certified True Copy, notarized by a Canadian Notary Public or a Commissioner for Oaths. PEGNL has a Commissioner for Oaths who can provide this service upon pre-scheduled appointment only. Contact PEGNL for more information!

• Can I meet with someone at PEGNL to discuss my application?

  PEGNL staff are available to meet with applicants (or potential applicants) by appointment only. Please Contact PEGNL to arrange an appointment!

• I have been assigned examinations. What do I do next?

  Please refer to the Technical Examinations page.

• I have been assigned examinations. Can I appeal?

  No. As stated in Section 27 of the Regulations, 2011, an applicant shall have no right to request review if an application has been deferred. If an applicant wishes to challenge a deficiency examination assignment, they should refer to the Engineers Canada examination syllabus for that examination and provide justification (through course descriptions or similar evidence of the details of the applicant’s academic credentials) for why they feel they are not deficient in this area.

• Category: Registration Process and Timelines - How long will it take for my application to be processed/reviewed and approved? (Note that timelines are based on the duration after ALL required information has been received by PEGNL)

  EIT Applicants (CEAB accredited degree): Allow up to 15 business days

  EIT Applicants (non-CEAB accredited degree): It can vary widely depending on your academic credentials. After all required documents have been submitted, you can expect to receive a letter outlining either a decision or further instructions within 8 weeks.

  GIT Applicants: Allow approximately 8 weeks after all required documents have been submitted

  Transfer applicants (already registered in another province or territory): Typically, 3 to 5 business days, but may take up to approximately 10 business days depending on when responses are received from other provincial/territorial regulators. 

  Professional Licensure Applicants: After submission of a complete application (which includes validation of your Competency Based Assessment), allow for 6-8 weeks for a decision to be reached. 

• What category of registration should I apply for?

  If you are already registered as a professional in another province or territory, apply for Professional Licensure as a Transfer Applicant 

  To apply for first time Professional Licensure, you must have acceptable academics (undergraduate degree in engineering or geoscience), and at least 4 years of experience. You will need to demonstrate your experience through the completion of a competency-based assessment. 

  If you have the required academic qualifications for professional licensure but do not yet have enough experience, you should apply as an engineer-in-training or a geoscientist-in-training and maintain that category until you have the required experience.

  If you do not meet the requirements for professional licensure, you may be eligible for a limited license.

• What are the benefits of being a MIT(Member-in-Training) ?
  • Use of the E.I.T. or G.I.T. designation – titles protected under the Act & Regulations
  • Access to PEGNL’s Learning Management Platform – including resources on professional ethics
  • Use of PEGNL’s PD Portal – with an opportunity to build 2 years’ worth of professional development hours for carryover
  • Access to the Competency Assessment online system – work on your competency self-assessment throughout your in-training period
  • Networking opportunities – collaborate with professionals and your peers
  • Access to the 2023 Pilot Mentorship Program, to help you meet your professional goals and succeed in 2023
  • PEGNL membership provides access to a variety of Engineers Canada sponsored benefits and partnerships such as:

  • Major Car Rental Discounts (for all the explorers out there)
  • Home and Auto Insurance (great savings opportunity for new grads)
  • Health, Life, and Dental Insurance (especially attractive for all the entrepreneurs in the community)
  • Pet Insurance (because who doesn’t love their pet!)
  • And much much more…

  PLUS if you apply in the year of your graduation (convocation), we waive the application fees, so when you apply for your professional license in the future you don’t have to pay any application fee!

• What kind of documents do I need for the application process?

  You will need a completed application form, a non-expired copy of government issued photo ID, and provision of your academic transcripts as per PEGNL’S Registration Policy. The application forms contain a checklist of the required documentation. 

  Transfer applicants do not need to provide proof of academics, but are required to supply a copy of their photo ID.

   

  Geoscience applicants (applying for G.I.T. or first-time P. Geo.) must also supply course descriptions for any courses not taken at Memorial University.

• How long will it take for my stamp to arrive?

  For a physical stamp, allow up to 3 weeks for delivery.  

  For a digital stamp, allow 3 to 5 business days for processing.

• How much does it cost to be licensed?

  Please refer to our fees schedule

• Category: Limited License - Does a P. Tech. meet the requirements for limited licensure?

  Limited license applications are reviewed based on each applicant’s specific academic and experience history as well as their proposed individualized scope of practice, so generalizations cannot be made. However, an applicant who is a registered P. Tech. will typically have acceptable academic qualifications for limited licensure. They must still meet all other requirements.

• Category: Permits to Practice - Do I need a permit to practice?

  Section 8(2) of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act, 2008 requires that any entity that provides the services of a professional member to the public must have a Permit to Practice. The “public” is considered to be anyone outside of your own organization. Refer to PEGNL’s Guideline for Permit Holders and Companies Employing Engineers and Geoscientists.

• I have a Certificate of Authorization with another provincial engineering and geoscience regulator. Do I need one from PEGNL?

  If you will be offering services or working on a project in Newfoundland and Labrador, a PEGNL Permit to Practice (like a Certificate of Authorization) is required. Section 8(2) of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act, 2008 requires that any entity that provides the services of a professional member to the public must have a Permit to Practice issued by PEGNL.

• How long will it take for my permit to practice application to be processed/reviewed and approved? (Note that timelines are based on the duration after ALL required information is received by PEGNL)

  If the proposed Member(s) in Responsible Charge is (are) already licensed with PEGNL, you should receive either the permit or an update within 20 business days.

  If the proposed Member(s) in Responsible Charge is (are) NOT licensed with PEGNL, their individual application must be approved before the permit to practice application can be processed.

• How much does a permit to practice cost?

  Permit to practice fees are based on the number of license holders registered with PEGNL. Please refer to our fees schedule.

  Members-in-Training are NOT included in the license holder count. Only license holders (P. Eng., P. Geo., Eng. L., and Geo. L.) are included.

• What kind of insurance do I need?

  Information on insurance requirements is contained in PEGNL’s Professional Liability Insurance By-Law).

  Sample insurance certificates are available here.

• Category: NPPE Exam - When am I eligible to write the NPPE Exam?

  You must either have an application in process or be registered as a Member-in-Training (MIT) with PEGNL. It is strongly recommended that MITs have at least two years of the required four years of work experience before attempting the NPPE.

• Is there a preparatory course for the NPPE?

  No. However, optional online practice tests are available here for purchase.

• What is the content of the NPPE exam? /Where can I get the study materials?

  Visit the NPPE website for information on the content and recommended study materials. 

• Will I get approved for Professional Licensure before I write the NPPE?

  No. NPPE is a pre-requisite to Professional Licensure. You may have your application approved subject to successful completion of the NPPE, but you cannot be licensed until it has been successfully completed.

• How do I register for the NPPE Exam?

  The registration form is available HERE.

• I have a question regarding my NPPE booking.

  Questions regarding your booking should be directed to Meazure Learning at testingsupport@getyardstick.com. PEGNL cannot contact Meazure Learning on your behalf.

• I have not received a NPPE booking confirmation email.

  If you do not receive a confirmation email from Meazure Learning, first check your junk email folder to ensure the email is not accidentally filed there. Should you not receive an email with this confirmation information at least three weeks prior to the examination date, you should contact Meazure Learning immediately and request that an exam granted email be resent to you: testingsupport@getyardstick.com