Pathway to Licensure for IEEs in Nova Scotia
Preparation
Why should you come to Nova Scotia prepared?
Being prepared before you arrive can benefit you in many ways:
- Encourages you to have realistic expectations
- Saves you time when you do arrive
- Ensures that you bring all relevant documents with you
- Can make your application process with Engineers Nova Scotia go smoother

Here is what being “prepared” means:
- Understanding how your occupation is regulated in Nova Scotia
- Understanding the licensure process in Nova Scotia and considering how the requirements might be different from your country of origin
- Knowing what documents you need to bring with you
- Knowing what actions you can take before leaving your country of origin to make the licensing process go faster