Engineers-in-Training
Notice: All applications should be submitted through the new myEngNS portal.
To apply to be become an Engineer-in-Training in Nova Scotia, you must have a Bachelor of Engineering Degree that is:
- Accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) - CEAB Accreditation Report page 32
- From a university program covered by an International Mobility Agreement
- Deemed to be equivalent and approved by the Board of Examiners after an assessment.
Requirements for a complete Engineer-in-Training application:
- Completed EIT (See above application process)
- Applicable application fee
- An invoice for current year EIT dues will be generated in your online account for payment once your application is processed.
- Original transcript of marks sent from the University
- by email to registration@engineersnovascotia.ca or
- by mail to Engineers Nova Scotia, 1355 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1Y9
- through the MyCreds (or equivalent) platform
- A copy of degree certificate
- Can be uploaded with application by the applicant
- To apply before convocation, applicant must request that a letter be sent from the University Registrar's office to Engineers Nova Scotia confirming that degree requirements have been completed/met.
- Detailed resume
- Must include start and end dates for all engineering positions to date
- Current, valid, government issued, photo identification with signature
Application Processing Time
- An application is considered complete once all application requirements have been submitted. The length of time it takes to get to a completed application will vary by applicant.
- Once an application is submitted, the online application portal and application status can be used to monitor outstanding requirements that must be submitted before an application can be considered complete.
- Once an application is complete, applicants can expect to receive a decision on their application within three weeks.
- Applicants are encouraged to utilize the online application portal and the application status feature to monitor the status and processing time for their particular application.
- Note: application processing time may vary based on office closures and staff availability/workload.
Inactive Applications
Applications that have been inactive (no communication or requirements being submitted) for six months or more may require a second application fee for continued processing.