How to Become a Professional Engineer in Saskatchewan
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan to work as a professional engineer in Saskatchewan or to use a protected title.
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“Licence fee: The fee required to hold a licence to practise professional engineering or professional geoscience in Saskatchewan.”
From apegs.ca/members/licence-waiver, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 5 steps, listed one-time fees $445
- Licensed in another province: 1 step, listed one-time fees $300
- Trained outside Canada: 10 steps, listed one-time fees $1,105
- Annual fees
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- Professional Member membership fee: $85
- Professional Member licence fee: $365
- Member-in-Training total annual fees: $350
- Professional Member: $450
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 5 done
- Listed one-time fees: $445
- 2 steps without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $1,250
- Listed time: 1.5 to 1.9 months (only 2 of 5 steps state a time)
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If you have never been registered as a professional engineer in Canada, you must first apply as an engineer-in-training before you can apply for professional registration.
- Engineer-in-Training – Canadian Graduate: $200
Time: 1 monthSource
“If you have never been registered as a professional engineer or professional geoscientist in Canada, then you must first apply as a geoscientist-in-training or an engineer-in-training before you can apply for professional registration, even if you already have extensive experience.”
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To become an engineer-in-training you must demonstrate that you have met the academic requirement for licensure as a professional engineer.
Source
“To become an engineer-in-training you must demonstrate that you have met the academic requirement for licensure as a professional engineer.”
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Before you are eligible to apply for your professional licence you must have four years of engineering work experience assessed by the Experience Review Committee.
Source
“Before you are eligible to apply for your professional licence you must have four years of engineering work experience or geoscience work experience assessed by the Experience Review Committee.”
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To be registered as a professional engineer in Saskatchewan, applicants must pass a professional practice exam to confirm their knowledge of professionalism, law, and ethics.
- National Professional Practice Exam: $145
Source
“To be registered as a professional engineer or geoscientist in Saskatchewan, applicants must pass a professional practice exam to confirm their knowledge of professionalism, law, and ethics.”
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If you are already registered as an engineer-in-training with APEGS and you have completed all the requirements to become a professional, you must apply to get your professional license.
- Professional Engineer/Geoscientist (from Member-in-Training): $100
Source
“Professional Engineer/Geoscientist (from Member-in-Training) | $100 | 2 to 4 weeks”
apegs.ca/apply/fees
Time: 2 to 4 weeksTime source
“Professional Engineer/Geoscientist (from Member-in-Training) | $100 | 2 to 4 weeks”
apegs.ca/apply/feesSource
“If you are already registered as a geoscientist-in-training or engineer-in-training with APEGS and you have completed all the requirements to become a professional, you must apply to get your professional license.”
apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply - Professional Engineer/Geoscientist (from Member-in-Training): $100
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $445
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $300 | 67% |
| Exams | $145 | 33% |
| One-time total | $445 | 100% |
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees: $1,250 a year Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.
- Professional Member membership fee: $85
- Professional Member licence fee: $365
- Member-in-Training total annual fees: $350
- Professional Member: $450
Licensed in another province
0 of 1 done
- Listed one-time fees: $300
- Annual fees: $1,250
- Listed time: 0.9 to 1.4 months
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If you are already licensed as a professional engineer elsewhere in Canada, you should apply through Inter-Association Mobility.
- Professional Engineer/Geoscientist – Inter-Association Mobility: $300
Source
“Professional Engineer/Geoscientist – Inter-Association Mobility | $300 | 4 to 6 weeks”
apegs.ca/apply/fees
Time: 4 to 6 weeksTime source
“Professional Engineer/Geoscientist – Inter-Association Mobility | $300 | 4 to 6 weeks”
apegs.ca/apply/feesSource
“If you are already licensed as a professional engineer or geoscientist elsewhere in Canada, you should apply through Inter-Association Mobility.”
apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply - Professional Engineer/Geoscientist – Inter-Association Mobility: $300
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $300
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $300 | 100% |
| One-time total | $300 | 100% |
Annual fees: $1,250 a year Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.
- Professional Member membership fee: $85
- Professional Member licence fee: $365
- Member-in-Training total annual fees: $350
- Professional Member: $450
Trained outside Canada
0 of 10 done
- Listed one-time fees: $1,105
- 5 steps without a listed fee
- Annual fees: $1,250
- Listed time: 4.5 to 8.9 months (only 3 of 10 steps state a time)
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Review the full details of the application process, then create a user account with APEGS.
Source
“Review the full details of the application process here, then create a user account with APEGS here.”
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Check your email for an APEGS sign up verification email whose link takes you to the APEGS Central homepage.
Source
“You will need to check your email for an “APEGS sign up verification” from [email protected]. The link in this email will take you to the APEGS Central homepage.”
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Select the Engineer-in-Training International Graduate application type and pay the application fee by credit card to submit your application online.
- Engineer-in-Training – International Graduate: $200
Time: 2 to 4 monthsTime source
“Engineer-in-Training – International Graduate | $200 | 2 to 4 months”
apegs.ca/apply/feesSource
“Once on this page, go to the “Applications” quick link on the left side of the page, select “Apply Now” and choose the “Engineer-in-Training International Graduate” application type. To submit your application online you must pay the application fee by credit card”
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Apply to World Education Services for an ICAP course-by-course credential assessment and include APEGS as a recipient.
Source
“Apply to World Education Services (WES) for an ICAP course-by-course credential assessment and include APEGS as a recipient.”
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You must send required documents such as official Canadian transcripts and a Proof of Identification Form to APEGS.
Source
“You must send the following required documents to APEGS:”
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If APEGS determines an academic assessment is required, you will be asked to complete a self-assessment, submit your resume and pay the academic assessment fee.
- Academic Assessment: $200
Time: 2 to 4 monthsSource
“If an academic assessment is required, you will be asked to complete a self-assessment, submit your resume and provide online payment for the academic assessment fee.”
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Depending on the outcome of your academic assessment, you may be required to write technical exams, complete approved courses, or have your work experience assessed.
- Technical Exam (per exam): $460
Source
“Depending on the outcome of your academic assessment, you may be required to write technical exams, complete approved courses, or have your work experience assessed.”
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Before you are eligible to apply for your professional licence you must have four years of engineering work experience assessed by the Experience Review Committee.
Source
“Before you are eligible to apply for your professional licence you must have four years of engineering work experience or geoscience work experience assessed by the Experience Review Committee.”
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To be registered as a professional engineer in Saskatchewan, applicants must pass a professional practice exam to confirm their knowledge of professionalism, law, and ethics.
- National Professional Practice Exam: $145
Source
“To be registered as a professional engineer or geoscientist in Saskatchewan, applicants must pass a professional practice exam to confirm their knowledge of professionalism, law, and ethics.”
apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply/professional-practice-exam -
If you are already registered as an engineer-in-training with APEGS and you have completed all the requirements to become a professional, you must apply to get your professional license.
- Professional Engineer/Geoscientist (from Member-in-Training): $100
Source
“Professional Engineer/Geoscientist (from Member-in-Training) | $100 | 2 to 4 weeks”
apegs.ca/apply/fees
Time: 2 to 4 weeksTime source
“Professional Engineer/Geoscientist (from Member-in-Training) | $100 | 2 to 4 weeks”
apegs.ca/apply/feesSource
“If you are already registered as a geoscientist-in-training or engineer-in-training with APEGS and you have completed all the requirements to become a professional, you must apply to get your professional license.”
apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply - Professional Engineer/Geoscientist (from Member-in-Training): $100
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $1,105
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $300 | 27% |
| Assessment | $200 | 18% |
| Exams | $605 | 55% |
| One-time total | $1,105 | 100% |
5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Annual fees: $1,250 a year Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.
- Professional Member membership fee: $85
- Professional Member licence fee: $365
- Member-in-Training total annual fees: $350
- Professional Member: $450
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Technical Exam Re-read: $330
- Professional Member reinstatement (membership ended in a previous year): $300 (membership ended in a previous year)
Source
“Professional Member (membership ended in a previous year) | $300 | 2 weeks to 6 months”
apegs.ca/apply/fees
Requirements
Education
To become an engineer-in-training you must demonstrate that you have met the academic requirement for licensure as a professional engineer.
Source
“To become an engineer-in-training you must demonstrate that you have met the academic requirement for licensure as a professional engineer.”
apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply
Experience
Before you are eligible to apply for your professional licence you must have four years of engineering work experience assessed by the Experience Review Committee.
Source
“Before you are eligible to apply for your professional licence you must have four years of engineering work experience or geoscience work experience assessed by the Experience Review Committee.”
apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply/work-experience-reporting
Good character
If, during the application process, APEGS discovers that an applicant may not meet the Good Character Guideline then action will be taken.
Source
“If, during the application process, APEGS discovers that an applicant may not meet the Good Character Guideline then action will be taken.”
apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply/engineer-in-training/engineer-in-traini...
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
Professional engineers and geoscientists are entitled to registration in other jurisdictions of Canada under the Canada Free Trade Agreement, without being re-assessed. Source
“Professional engineers and geoscientists are entitled to registration in other jurisdictions of Canada under the Canada Free Trade Agreement, without being re-assessed.”
apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply/inter-association-mobility
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan
Credential assessment
WES ICAP course-by-course credential assessment
Academic credential assessment for internationally educated applicants
Source
“Apply to World Education Services (WES) for an ICAP course-by-course credential assessment and include APEGS as a recipient.”
apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply/engineer-in-training/engineer-in-traini...
Exams
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National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE)
Source
“APEGS uses the National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE) for this purpose.”
apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply/professional-practice-examWhich provinces ask for the National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE)
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan
Canadian experience
As of January 1, 2025 geoscience candidates are no longer required to have one year of Canadian work experience. Source
“As of January 1, 2025 geoscience candidates are no longer required to have one year of Canadian work experience.”
apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply/work-experience-reporting
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | $36.00 | $48.06 | $67.31 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $28.00 | $50.00 | $82.42 | — |
Professional engineers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Licence required
- Alberta Licence required
- Manitoba Licence required
- Ontario Licence required
- Quebec Licence required
- New Brunswick Licence required
- Nova Scotia Licence required
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Licence required
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- APEGS » Licence Waiver apegs.ca/members/licence-waiver · fetched October 10, 2026
- APEGS » Fees and Timelines apegs.ca/apply/fees · fetched October 10, 2026
- APEGS » How to Apply (Individuals) apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply · fetched October 10, 2026
- APEGS » Work Experience Reporting apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply/work-experience-reporting · fetched October 10, 2026
- APEGS » National Professional Practice Exam apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply/professional-practice-exam · fetched October 10, 2026
- APEGS » Inter-Association Mobility apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply/inter-association-mobility · fetched October 10, 2026
- APEGS » Engineer-in-Training – International Graduates apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply/engineer-in-training/engineer-in-traini... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a professional engineer in Saskatchewan?
Yes. Registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan is required to practise in Saskatchewan.
Which exams are required?
National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE).
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