Do I need a validator for each job, or can validators be from different roles?

Explore if you need a separate validator for each job in your P.Eng. application or if validators can represent varying roles.
PEng Assessor vs. Validator: Who Has Final Say?

If you’re navigating the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) process in Canada, you’ve likely encountered two critical figures: the validator and the assessor. Both play important roles in evaluating your engineering experience, but one question confuses many applicants across provinces and territories: Who has the final say — the PEO assessor or the validator? Whether you’re applying […]
How Many Validators Do I Need for Each Association (APEGS, APEGA, EGM, EGBC, Quebec, PEO)?

Navigating the path to licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada involves several critical steps—and assigning the right validators for your Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) is one of the most misunderstood. Depending on the province or territory you’re applying through, the number of validators you need—and who qualifies—can differ significantly. You may ask “how many […]
How to Choose the Right Validators in CBA?

Choosing the right Validators is a pivotal step in Canada’s Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) process. For engineers seeking licensure across the country, Validators stand as credible witnesses to the depth, breadth, and authenticity of an applicant’s engineering work experience. They are the ones who confirm whether your claims about solving technical problems or managing projects actually […]
Selecting The Best Validators for Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) | P.Eng. 2024

In the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) process for Professional Engineers (PEng), validators play a critical role in verifying applicants’ qualifications and readiness for licensure. Validators for Competency-Based Assessment provide an essential perspective by confirming that applicants demonstrate the competencies required to practice engineering safely and responsibly in Ontario. With validators’ input, your Engineering Association gains valuable […]