Nunavut Power Engineer Certification
Nunavut certifies power (operating) engineers through its own examinations, set and administered by the territory's Chief Boiler and Gas Inspector — not the standardized SOPEEC exam used in most of Canada. Nunavut is a SOPEEC member, but candidates here write the territory's own reference-syllabus Part A / Part B papers, and the pass mark depends on the class.
⚠ Non-SOPEEC-standardized jurisdiction 🏪 Office of the Chief Boiler and Gas Inspector, Community and Government Services, Government of NunavutHow power engineers are examined in Nunavut
Unlike the jurisdictions that use the standardized SOPEEC exam, Nunavut sets and marks its own power (operating) engineer examinations. Under the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulations (Consolidation of R-006-93, as amended), ss. 37–41, each class is examined on the reference syllabus adopted by the Chief Inspector, and the territory issues a “non-standardized certificate” — defined in the regulations as a certificate issued to a candidate who has not written the standardized SOPEEC examination. Written examination papers set on the Chief Inspector's reference syllabus for each class. Classes 1–4 are divided into Part A and Part B papers; Class 5 is written in a single sitting.
| Class | Pass mark |
|---|---|
| 1st & 2nd Class | 70% Average of 70%, with a minimum of 60% on each paper when more than one paper is written at a sitting. |
| 3rd & 4th Class | 60% Average of 60%, with a minimum of 50% on each paper when more than one paper is written at a sitting. |
| 5th Class | 60% At least 60% on each paper, written in a single sitting; issued as a non-standardized certificate. |
Source: Nunavut Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulations (Consolidation of R-006-93); last verified 2026-06-23. Certification requirements can change — confirm current rules, fees, and exam dates with the Office of the Chief Boiler and Gas Inspector before applying.
Exam fees
Exam and certificate fees are set out in the Schedule to the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulations and are revised periodically — contact the Office of the Chief Boiler and Gas Inspector (boilerandgassafety@gov.nu.ca) for current amounts.
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