Ontario Power Engineer Certification
Ontario uses the SOPEEC standard for power engineer certification. The 4th Class is the entry-level certificate in this jurisdiction; no 5th Class exists here.
✓ SOPEEC standard exam 🏪 Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)Exam format in Ontario
Ontario uses the SOPEEC 4th Class standard — the same format used across 12 Canadian provinces and territories.
| Parameter | SOPEEC 4th Class (4A / 4B) |
|---|---|
| Format | Multiple choice |
| Papers | 2 (4A / 4B) |
| Questions per paper | 100 |
| Duration per paper | 3 hours |
| Pass mark | 65% |
| Papers independent? | Yes — each paper must be passed separately |
Exam fees
Approximately $225–285 all-in per exam paper (TSSA fee + Prometric test-centre fee); fees rose 3.8% May 1, 2025.
Arena & pool operators
Ice rinks: Refrigeration Operator Class B is the arena/cold-storage ticket; plants over 22 kW register with TSSA.
Pools: Pools are regulated under O. Reg. 565 (public health), not TSSA; Lifesaving Society Pool Operator or CPO are the standard credentials.
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