1. Kris Dove, MBA, P.Eng. Director Professional Practice and Development
2019/8/13
Engineers Nova Scotia
Kris Dove, MBA, P.Eng.
Director Professional Practice and Development

2. Background
2019/8/13
Regulatory body for nearly 6,500 engineers practicing engineering in Nova Scotia.
Formed in 1920.
Register Engineers in Training (EIT), Professional Engineers (P.Eng.). Also, transfer members for Limited Engineering Licenses (Eng. (L))

3. RPL And Barrier Removal Initiatives
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Multi-stakeholder Work Group
Website Accessibility and Pathways for Licensure
Work Placement (Bridging) Program
Acceptance of FE Exam

4. Multi-stakeholder Work Group
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Multi-stakeholder Work Group
Formed in 2005 under the leadership of ISANS & ENS.
Includes employers, educational institutions, government, internationally educated engineers (IEE’s) and others.
Provides a forum for discussion and facilitates collaboration.
Sustainable change & realistic solutions needs all key stakeholders at the table.

5. Improved Communications and Barrier Removal
2019/8/13
IEE information page added to website.
Plain language rewrite of entire website
IQR funding
Pathways to Licensure documented
Interview option to assess experience (based on Board of Examiner approval)

6. Work Placement Program
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Work Placement Program
A company employs an IEE for three months.
The IEE demonstrates their skills and competencies.
IEEs have competencies assessed internally by their supervisor ongoing and formally at the end of three months.
Partnerships were key to success.
Partners include:
ISANS
Engineers Nova Scotia
Engineers Canada
NS Dept. of Labour & Advanced Education
Local Employers
Employers
Cost-effective solution to recruiting, training and retaining potential employees.
Increased workforce diversity and innovative thinking.
Increased capacity.
Promotes positive public image.
IEE’s
Completion of a work-site based competency assessment.
Demonstrate their skills and abilities to a local employer.
Obtain a valuable reference for their job search.
Identify skill gaps to make plans for further training.

7. Acceptance of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE Exam)
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Acceptance of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE Exam)
Recently approved as alternative method of confirming academic qualifications.
US based exam, administered by NCEES in online format.
Benefits of the change can include lower cost, better timing, much better availability, and better security and invigilation.
In many cases it can also allow applicants to get licensed easier and faster, as the exam is offered throughout Canada, the US, and in Germany in Pearson Vue approved test centers.
I am pleased to announce that our Board of Examiners has accepted the use of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam as an alternative method of confirming the academic qualifications of applicants. This is a great step forward, and brings us more in line with other Canadian engineering regulatory associations. This change occurred through a motion passed at a Board of Examiners policy workshop held on July 6.
The exam will be provided through the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). The NCEES is a national non-profit organization that develops, administers and scores the examinations used for engineering and surveying licensure in the United States. In the United States, the FE exam is part of the requirements for receiving an engineering license. The FE is a computer-based exam which covers subject matter taught in a typical Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree program.
The benefits of this new route to licensure can be extremely significant, especially for our foreign-trained applicants. From an applicant perspective the benefits of the change can include lower cost, better timing, much better availability, and better security and invigilation. In many cases it can also allow applicants to get licensed easier and faster, as the exam can be offered anywhere in the world where an approved test center is available. From an association perspective, the staff effort and the direct cost of providing confirmatory exams will be reduced.
Engineers Nova Scotia has already signed an agreement with NCEES so that the exam can be offered through our association, effective immediately.

8. Conclusion Very successful programs.
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Conclusion
Very successful programs.
Regulators can be helpful with partnerships and cooperation.
Removing barriers very important to IEE’s ability to successfully integrate.