Saskatchewan Power Engineer Certification

Saskatchewan uses the SOPEEC standard for power engineer certification. The 4th Class requires two papers (4A and 4B), 100 questions each, 3 hours, 65% pass. 5th Class certification is also available in Saskatchewan.

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Exam format in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan uses the SOPEEC 4th Class standard — the same format used across 12 Canadian provinces and territories.

Parameter	SOPEEC 4th Class (Part A / Part B)
Format	Multiple choice
Papers	2 (Part A / Part B)
Questions per paper	100
Duration per paper	3 hours
Pass mark	65%
Papers independent?	Yes — each paper must be passed separately

Exam fees

$95 per SOPEEC multiple-choice exam; $60/year licence ($220 for 5 years).

Arena & pool operators

Ice rinks: Refrigeration Plant Operator certificate (plants up to 100 tonnes) is the standard arena/curling-rink ticket; 5th or 4th Class Power Engineer also qualifies.

Pools: Pools are Saskatchewan Health Authority territory; a pool boiler still needs the appropriate PE class.

Certification requirements can change. Verify current requirements with your provincial or territorial regulator before applying. Details sourced from publicly available government sources.

Studying for your Saskatchewan exam

Pay

Power engineers in Saskatchewan earn a median of $40.00/hour, ranging from $25.87 to $69.71/hour, and pay rises with class — higher tickets certify you for larger, higher-pressure plants. Source: Government of Canada Job Bank (NOC 92100, 2023–2024); last verified 2026-06-15. Wages vary by region, employer, and shift.

See how Saskatchewan compares across Canada on the power engineer salary page.

Saskatchewan practice exams by class

Province-specific prep for the Saskatchewan power engineering exams — each with the local regulator, fees, and a free 20-question sample.

5th Class practice exam

468 questions · Saskatchewan regulator, fees & a free sample.

4th Class Part A (4A) practice exam

584 questions · Saskatchewan regulator, fees & a free sample.

4th Class Part B (4B) practice exam

778 questions · Saskatchewan regulator, fees & a free sample.

3rd Class Part A practice exam

791 questions · Saskatchewan regulator, fees & a free sample.

3rd Class Part B practice exam

808 questions · Saskatchewan regulator, fees & a free sample.

2nd Class Part A practice exam

668 questions · Saskatchewan regulator, fees & a free sample.

2nd Class Part B practice exam

733 questions · Saskatchewan regulator, fees & a free sample.

Prepare with SteamTicket

SteamTicket is an adaptive study tool built for the SOPEEC power engineering exam standard. 5,443 original exam-style questions across 5th Class through 1st Class.

4th Class Part A

584 questions across 12 units. Elementary mechanics, thermodynamics, boiler systems, electrotechnology, and more.

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4th Class Part B

778 questions across 12 units. Plant operations, maintenance, water treatment, HVAC, refrigeration, and more.

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5th Class

468 questions across 3 books. The entry-level ticket for building, arena, and pool operators.

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Also available: full 3rd, 2nd & 1st Class question banks — browse all 8 courses →

SteamTicket is an independent study tool. Not affiliated with or endorsed by SOPEEC, ABSA, TSBC, TSSA, or PanGlobal. Province certification details are provided as general information only — verify current requirements with your provincial regulator before applying.

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5,443 questions across 5th Class through 1st Class, adaptive SMART Quiz, and timed 100-question / 3-hour mock exams (5th–2nd Class). One-time purchase, lifetime access.

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