Information for foreign-trained marine engineer officers
(2274) Verified: 2009 09 09
Information on requirements to practise
The profession of marine engineer officer is regulated in Canada. This means that, by law, no one can practise the profession of marine engineer officer without being certified. It is illegal to practise the profession or to use the title "marine engineer officer" without being certified by Transport Canada.
Transport Canada is responsible for setting the standards for entry into this profession, and for certifying those who meet established standards of qualifications and practice. For further information on requirements for certification, please contact Transport Canada at the following address:
- Transport Canada Marine Safety (AMSP)
- Engineering Certification
330 Sparks Street, 8th floor, Tower C
- Ottawa ON K1A 0N8 Canada
- Phone : (613) 991-3120
- Fax : (613) 990-1538
- Email : marinesafety@tc.gc.ca
- http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/mpsp/menu.htm
Information on assessment of qualifications
Although Transport Canada will provide information on what is required to practise your profession in Canada, it is not set up to assess foreign credentials prior to your arrival in Canada. Transport Canada will only initiate a review of your qualifications once you have permanent resident status in Canada.
You may consult our Fact Sheet No. 2, which has been compiled to help individuals learn more about how to obtain an assessment of their qualifications for employment purposes in Canada. We draw to your attention the list of evaluation services in question 4 in this fact sheet. Although these services offer expert advice on how qualifications obtained abroad compare with credentials obtained in a Canadian province or territory, the evaluation is advisory only and does not guarantee recognition of your qualifications for employment or certification purposes in Canada.
Other relevant information
For a general description of duties and employment requirements, you can refer to the information prepared by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada regarding:
Specific Provincial/Territorial Information