Thanks Mike for the advise!! I will proceed that way.
What concerns me though is what may happen if I send my candidature for PNP, explaining them that I am under supervision of a Professional Engineer and therefore I do not require to be PEO to perform my job. BUT, that I am pursuing my PEO and is my intent to get it as soon as I get the required Canadian experience (something like that). Should be that enough or will they refuse my candidature?? In January my current visa is over and I do not have options to renew :s
By the way, I asked this same question to "Opportunities Ontario", but I don´t really understand their answer. As I understand on one hand looks like if I am under supervision of a Professional Engineer it is not necessary to be P,EO menber to apply for PNP. But on the other hand, looks like they ask me for full professional engineer designation¿?. To be professional engineer requires at least 1 year of experience in Canada so, this last option doesn´t make any sense to me because whoever possess this designation wouldn´t apply through pnp, but through Experience Class (as they have been working in Canada for a while). :-\
I copy their answer (please, give me your opinion!!! this is driving me crazy because if they refuse my candidature I am leaving Canada :'( )
Thank you for your inquiry about the Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program.
>>> Opportunities Ontario -
Opportunities Ontario suggests completing your engineering designation from Alberta first and then applying to Opportunities Ontario, if eligible (see Foreign Worker Stream below). If you are working in a regulated occupation, you must have the required licence to work in that field. Also Opportunities Ontario accepts applicants who plan on living, working and remaining in Ontario.
>>> Alberta Designation -
I contacted the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) at 416-224-1100 on your behalf and they indicated that the process of receiving your P.Eng designation would be faster if you first complete the Alberta designation. Once you have completed your Alberta designation, you can contact the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) and inquire about their 'mobility agreement.' Under this agreement PEO will contact PEA to confirm your designation.
>>> Ontario Designation -
Should you stop the designation from Alberta, PEO stated that you would need to have a full evaluation for licensing in Ontario; complete various examinations and will require a minimum of 4 years of Canadian work experience.
>>> Working in Ontario -
PLEASE NOTE: A professional engineer must have satisfied the requirements set by Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) to earn a licence, however, you can work in engineering without a licence, IF a professional engineer supervises and takes responsibility for your work. You cannot use the title "professional engineer", the abbreviation "P.Eng.", or any similar title that may lead to the belief that you are qualified to practise professional engineering unless you are a licensed professional engineer.
PEO REGULATORY BODY -
If you have further inquiries regarding Ontario licensure, please contact PEO.
40 Sheppard Ave. West, Suite 101
Toronto, ON M2N 6K9
Telephone: 416-224-1100
Toll Free: 1-800-339-3716 (only in Ontario)
Fax: 416-224-8168
Toll Free Fax: 1-800-268-0496 (only in Ontario)
Website: xxxxxxxxx
>>> Global Experience Ontario (GEO) -
You may also wish to contact Global Experience Ontario (GEO) for more information about the Professional Engineer designation and Ontario.
GEO is an Access and Resource Centre that helps internationally trained and educated individuals in regulated professions find out how to qualify for professional practice in Ontario. This one-stop centre offers a range of services.
Global Experience Ontario is located at:
400 University Ave., 5th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 2R9
Tel: 416-327-9694 or 1-866-670-4094
Fax 416-327-9711
E-mail: geo@ontario.ca
Or visit their website at xxxxxx
>>> Opportunities Ontario - Foreign Worker Stream -
The Opportunities Ontario application process has two steps: first the Pre-screen Application (only for employers), and second the Nominee Application (only for individuals). Your employer will need to apply to the program for your position and be pre-approved by Opportunities Ontario. The employer will receive an approval form for the position. If the position is approved by Opportunities Ontario, the nominee can then complete the Nominee Application Form and include the employer approval form with the application.
You may apply to Opportunities Ontario only if you have a permanent, full-time job offer in a managerial, professional or skilled trades occupation (National Occupational Classification (NOC), Skill Level 0, A or B). You must also demonstrate that you have work experience in that occupation for at least two years in the past five years. If your occupation is considered a regulated occupation, individuals applying must demonstrate they possesses the required license.
To find the right NOC code for your occupation, please visit xxxxxxxx. To determine if your occupation is in the NOC skill type 0 or skill level A or B, please visit -xxxxxxxxx.
If successfully nominated by the province, individuals must then apply for permanent residence from the federal government and complete all necessary security, health checks etc.
PLEASE NOTE: Opportunities Ontario does not perform recruitment or job-matching functions and does not maintain a list of eligible employers searching for employees. It is the responsibility of an Ontario employer to apply to Opportunities Ontario, and if approved, recruit a qualified individual for the approved position(s).
I hope this has been of some assistance to you.
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