NOTE: This is a volunteer position at the national level, which includes travel to meetings and networking opportunities with fellow professionals. The expenses associated with the travel are covered by Engineers Canada. There is no remuneration for the position. The travel and meetings are scheduled during both normal business hours as well as on weekends.
The Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board (CEQB) is a standing committee reporting to the Engineers Canada Board. The CEQB develops national guidelines, Engineers Canada papers, and examination syllabi to support the assessment of engineering qualifications and to promote excellence in the practice and regulation of the profession. This work serves and responds to the needs of Canada’s engineering regulators.
Across its work, the CEQB is committed to upholding the purpose and values of Engineers Canada, including the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. This aligns with Engineers Canada’s Board’s official commitment to the Federal Government’s 50-30 Challenge. The CEQB is balanced in terms of gender, and it is comprised of individuals from diverse life experiences, including those with industry and academic backgrounds, those who are working and retired, and those who have been trained as engineers in Canada and abroad. In both policy and practice, the CEQB works to ensure it’s a diverse and inclusive environment, positioned to best protect and serve the public interest.
The CEQB’s current work includes new guidelines on Fitness to practice and on the Use of new technologies in engineering, as well as an Engineers Canada paper on emerging disciplines.
Areas of expertise:
The CEQB provides research, guidelines, papers, and other guidance related to:
- Admissions;
- Foreign credential recognition;
- The professional practice examination;
- Engineers-in-training;
- Continuing competence and professional development;
- Practice of engineering;
- Sustainability and the environment;
- The code of ethics; and,
- Other issues of national importance as identified by the Regulators.
CEQB members are encouraged to pursue their interests as they relate to these areas and may propose work to be undertaken by the committee.
Skills and Qualifications sought:
- Must be licensed to practice engineering in Canada
- Must have a keen interest in issues surrounding engineering qualifications and/or practice
- Must have engineering work experience in industry, public sector, and/or academia
- Must have the ability to conduct meetings in English
- Ideally would enhance the diversity of the CEQB in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, profession, and/or education
- Ideally would be serving or have served on a board of examiners (or its equivalent)
- Ideally would understand and have an interest in engineering regulation in Canada
Term of Office:
Members of the CEQB are appointed for three-year terms (renewable once) by the Engineers Canada Board, based on recommendations of the CEQB Nominating Committee.
Average Time Commitment:
On average, a CEQB member should expect to attend four CEQB meetings per year (two in-person meetings, and two virtual meetings), plus quarterly participation on committees and/or task forces (virtual).
Benefits:
Service on the CEQB offers the opportunity to collaborate with other leaders from the profession across Canada, contributing at the national level to the enhancement of the engineering profession and its regulation. Among its responsibilities, the CEQB enhances the Engineers Canada Board’s decision making on matters related to engineering qualifications and practice.
In mid-February, the CEQB will be holding an informational webinar on the work of CEQB and on the experiences some of the CEQB's diverse members. Please keep an eye out on Engineers Canada’s communications channels if you are interested in learning more.
Deadline extended:
March 2, 2024
Applications should include a brief cover letter and cv. Questions and nominations can be sent to Ryan Melsom, Manager, Qualifications and CEQB Secretary, at ryan.melsom@engineerscanada.ca. Applications must be received no later than March 2, 2024.
