EIT First Time Applying in Canada
This category is for recent graduates from university level engineering programs (or the equivalent) who have met the academic requirements for registration in their intended discipline of practice.
An engineer-in-training (EIT) is a registrant of Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia who has demonstrated academic qualification, but is required to complete 4 years of engineering experience for professional registration. To do an informal self-assessment of your qualification before applying, please go to the Self-Assessment Tool.
Becoming an EIT allows you to:
To apply for engineer-in-training status with Engineers and Geoscientists BC you must meet the minimum academic requirements. As you continue to gain experience, you are expected to also adhere to the organization's good character requirements.
To apply for registration as an EIT, you are required to have the equivalent of graduation from a 4-year, full-time bachelor's degree program in applied science, engineering, geoscience, science or technology. If you do not have an undergraduate degree in engineering from an accredited university program, you may be assigned academic examinations and/or an interview.
Experience completed prior to completing the assigned exams may not be credited towards the required 4 years of satisfactory experience until all assessed deficiencies have been cleared either by successfully completing the examinations, or by passing approved equivalent courses. Credit is typically given for up to 1 year of experience gained prior to completion of academic requirements if the experience meets the Competency Framework or Satisfactory Experience Guidelines and is supervised by an appropriate professional. This is examined on a case-by-case basis.
To obtain your EIT status you must demonstrate that you have met the minimum academic requirements. You are required to have the equivalent of graduation from a four year full time bachelors program in applied science, engineering, geoscience, science or technology.
This normally means that you have a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university program.
If you do not have an undergraduate degree in engineering from an accredited university program, your academic background will be assessed and you may be assigned academic examinations.
You may be granted exemption from examinations if:
- You have an undergraduate engineering degree recognized by an engineering accreditation body that has a Mutual Recognition Agreement with Engineers and Geoscientists BC:
- You have an undergraduate engineering degree and an approved postgraduate engineering degree in the same discipline as that of your undergraduate engineering degree.
- You have an undergraduate engineering degree and at least 7 years of engineering experience or you have graduated from an ECSA-accredited program (South Africa) prior to 1999. The decision to grant a reduction or an exemption is based on the results of a 1-hour interview held at our office.
- You have an undergraduate degree or equivalent in applied science, engineering, geoscience, science or technology; and have written and passed the US Fundamentals of Engineering and the Principles and Practice of Engineering exams in the discipline of registration for which you are applying, or
- You have an undergraduate or post graduate engineering degree from a program on our list of Non-Accredited Reputable International Programs. Please note the important changes to the policy as of October 29, 2021:
Important Update to Engineers and Geoscientists BC's List of Non-Accredited Reputable International Programs and Degrees
Effective October 29, 2021, this policy will no longer be in effect. Applicants who apply for registration as a professional engineer to Engineers and Geoscientists BC before this date will continue to be assessed for eligibility under this policy.
For information regarding this change, please refer to the
List of Non-Accredited Reputable International Programs and Degrees.
In order to become a registrant of Engineers and Geoscientists BC you must be of good character and repute. Good character connotes moral and ethical strength and includes integrity, candor, honesty and trustworthiness. All of our registrants are held accountable to a Code of Ethics that governs the way an individual practices his or her profession. We will review the information provided in your application to ensure that you meet these standards.
Applications are made through the Online Application tool.
- *Certified Proof of Citizenship (Birth Certificate, Photo Page of Current Passport, or Permanent Resident Card)
- Official transcripts sent directly to our office from your educational institutions. If required, a transcript request letter is available to send to your academic institution(s).
- Completed Self-Evaluation Checklist for discipline of application (for non-accredited degrees).
- Course descriptions for degrees achieved outside of British Columbia (for non-accredited degrees).
- Thesis abstracts for masters or PhD if applicable.
- Confirmation of registration from other professional engineering regulatory and certification organizations outside of Canada if applicable
To have a copy certified, make a photocopy of your document (citizenship card, birth certificate, or current passport) and ask a P.Eng., P.Geo., P.E., or Notary Public to sign and stamp it as a "true copy of the original".
- All prices are subject to GST
| What |
When |
Amount |
| First-time applicant (application fee is waived if applying within 12 months of graduation from an engineering or geoscience post-secondary program) |
|
$0.00 |
| Application Fee – Academically-qualified EIT, GIT, MIT, ing jr, géo jr or stagiare in other province or territory |
|
$0.00 |
| Application Fee – First time applicant applying more than 12 months after graduation |
With application |
$475.00 |
| Annual Fee EIT |
Prorated, paid after registration |
$276.00 |
It takes approximately 1 week to 4 months to review your application once all required documents have been received. For information about checking the status of your application please see Application Status.
An academic review will be conducted to determine if you meet the minimum academic requirements for EIT status. Following this review, academic examinations may be assigned. Please note that you will not be registered as an EIT unless you are deemed academically qualified or have successfully completed the academic exams assigned.
Once registered, you will be sent a notification email and a certificate.
EITs applying for P.Eng. are expected to report engineering work experience using the Competency Assessment System. For more information on the experience requirements for P.Eng. registration, please visit the Experience Qualifications section of Engineer First Time Applying in Canada.
If you gain experience in a different discipline from your academic qualifications, you will need to undergo an academic review and may be assigned an interview and/or examinations.