Affinity Advisory Committee | Engineers Canada

About Engineers Canada
Who we are, what we do, and why we were formed.

Annual Reports
Review past annual reports of Engineers Canada.

Governance
Information on board meetings, corporate planning, and governance policy and resources.

Engineers Canada's Committees
Committee lists, members, and terms of reference.

Careers at Engineers Canada
Current job openings at Engineers Canada.

Intellectual Property
Protecting the engineering brand.

Privacy Policy
Understand how Engineers Canada handles and protects user information.

Accessibility
Ensuring Engineers Canada services and resources can be accessed by everyone.
About accreditation
Learn how and why Engineers Canada accredits undergraduate engineering programs.

Reports and consultations
The Accreditation Board is committed to consulting with regulators, higher education institutions, Engineering Deans Canada, undergraduate engineering students, and other stakeholders.

Accreditation resources
For Canadian higher education institutions seeking to have their programs become or remain accredited.

Accredited Engineering Programs in Canada
Find accredited undergraduate engineering programs in Canada.

Accreditation Improvement Program
Learn more about this coordinated effort to improve the delivery of accreditation for engineering programs and of the Enrolment and Degrees Awarded Survey.

Accountability in Accreditation
A unique Engineers Canada program designed to continually improve the transparency and effectiveness of the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB).

The Washington Accord
About the Washington Accord and its purpose.

Substantially Equivalent Programs
Evaluating engineering programs offered outside of Canada.

Accreditation Board
The Accreditation Board accredits undergraduate engineering programs. These programs provide the academic requirements for licensure as a professional engineer in Canada.
Overview of the Licensing Process
How to become a licensed engineer in Canada.

Examination Syllabi
A set of topics used by the regulators to check an applicant’s academic knowledge.

Mobility across Canada
Requirements and procedures for working in different provinces and territories.

Information for Internationally Trained Engineers
Resources for international engineering graduates wishing to become an engineer in Canada.

Agreements on International Mobility
Engineers Canada is signatory to professional engineering agreements designed to facilitate the mobility of engineers.

Reasons why people become engineers
Find out the top reasons why people pursue a career in engineering.

Become an engineer-in-training
Start your journey to becoming a fully qualified engineer in Canada by enrolling as an engineer-in-training.

Use of professional title and designations
Learn about who can use the title of engineer
Engineering regulators
The 12 provincial and territorial engineering regulators that we support.

National Engineering Guidelines and Engineers Canada papers
Recommendations on professional requirements, programs for members of the regulators, and assessment tools for international graduates.
Government Relations
Ensuring the federal government addresses the public interest concerns of the engineering profession.

Climate Change and Engineering
Revisiting designs to improve safety and protect Canadians in light of climate change.

National Position Statements
Consensus positions of the engineering regulators on key issues relating to the public interest.

Government Submissions
Review submissions Engineers Canada has made to the government on topics impacting the profession and the public.

Issue Statements
Engineers Canada’s statements on emerging public policy issues.
About Diversity in Engineering
The key to a sustainable engineering profession is ensuring it is supported by as many views as possible.

Youth engagement in STEM
Engineers Canada leads a number of initiatives that encourage youth to discover their passion for engineering.

Reconciliation in engineering
Engineering needs to incorporate Indigenous ways of being and ways of knowing to create more positive solutions for Indigenous communities seeking economic independence, clean drinking water, and sustainable development opportunities on their lands.

Women in Engineering
Increasing the participation of women in the engineering profession.

Newcomers to Canada
Providing practical information to international engineering graduates on becoming part of the Canadian engineering profession.

Webinar: Equity, diversity, and inclusion for engineers and geoscientists

Managing Transitions
Creating safe, open, and inclusive environments to ensure your maternity and parental leaves are positive and enjoyable experiences.
Final Year Student Exit Report
Graduating students’ familiarity with the profession, initial motivations, future plans, and undergraduate experiences.

Enrolment and Degrees Awarded Report
Assessing trends in engineering enrolment and degrees awarded.

National Membership Report
Information about the members of the engineering profession in Canada.

Indigenous engineering in Canada
Engineers Canada and Engineers Canada’s Indigenous Advisory Committee see better understanding Indigenous representation as a foundational step to identifying and building supports for Indigenous people in engineering.

Indigenous Peoples’ Access to Post-Secondary Engineering Programs
This report is intended to support the development of engineering access programs for Indigenous peoples across Canada.

Public Perceptions of Engineering and Engineers
Research on Canadian’s perceptions of the value, impact, opportunities, and challenges of the engineering profession.
Insurance, Financial and Other Benefits
Insurance plans, financial, and other services for your family and you.

Registering a Canadian Corporation
Apply for consent to use registered engineering terms.

Infrastructure Resilience Professional (IRP) designation
Provides engineers with the additional knowledge and competencies they need to plan, design, and manage resilient infrastructure in the face of a changing climate.

The Engineers Canada Mobility Register
Facilitates registration on the International Professional Engineers Agreement (IPEA) register and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Engineers Agreement (APEC EA) register.
Engineering Matters
News and analysis on issues impacting the engineering profession in Canada.

All news
Search for previous news items.

Calendar of Events
Learn more about upcoming events.

National Engineering Month
Canada’s biggest celebration of engineering happens every March.

30 by 30 Conference 2023
Build awareness and skills related to inclusive leadership, intersectionality, positionality, emotional intelligence, conscious inclusion, and allyship.
Awards
The Engineers Canada Awards recognize and celebrate the achievements of engineers and engineering students.

Scholarships
Engineers Canada offers three scholarships, one for undergraduate students and two for graduate students.

Fellowships
Individuals who have given special service to the engineering profession.

Committee Charges

Provides advice and guidance to Engineers Canada on:

Current affinity programs, including growth, marketing and engagement
New affinity programs
Affinity programs’ value to regulators

*Term: One year

Committee Members

Kimberley King
Chair

Lia Daborn
Member

Pal Mann
Member

Staff Support

Tanya Boucher
Manager, Member Services