Engagement

Futures of Engineering Accreditation

Engineers Canada Project Header.jpg

Expectations of engineers are growing, and the accreditation of engineering education is crucial to their success. Futures of Engineering Accreditation (FEA) is an initiative between Coeuraj and Engineers Canada that aims to gather diverse perspectives from across the Canadian engineering community and consider how their insights can chart a new path for the future of accreditation.

April 2023

Through the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB), Engineers Canada oversees the accreditation of Canada’s engineering undergraduate programs. Engineers Canada’s role is to uphold the integrity of the profession and care for its long-term success; managing the tension between maintaining long-standing professional standards and ensuring engineers are ready for new challenges and opportunities that arise with changes in society and technology.

In 2022, Engineers Canada set out to engage the Canadian engineering community to investigate and validate the scope of engineering accreditation in Canada. Coeuraj has been selected as the partner to lead the engagement process and help Engineers Canada map what is a complex system of stakeholders and their relationships to accreditation. The goal of this work will be to present a concrete and well-tested set of options for improvements to the Canadian engineering accreditation system.

This is a multi-year initiative that requires the participation of many stakeholders. Coeuraj and Engineers Canada have outlined a four-phase journey, beginning with in-depth research to benchmark the Canadian system and assess current trends in the engineering profession. Phase two sets out to engage a variety of key stakeholders to gather opinions on the state of licensure. Phase three broadens the engagement approach through a series of strategic foresight workshops, focused on what ‘engineers of the future’ will face and the steps needed to meet this demand. Phase four culminates in a Path Forward Report, which will provide recommendations for improvements to academic licensure that balance the needs of emerging engineers with practical standards that are the backbone of professional integrity and public trust.

Coeuraj is thrilled to be a partner in this important work. To learn more about the initiative and read up-to-date reports from the engagement activities, visit the FEA website.

Futures of Engineering Accreditation aims to reach as much of the Canadian engineering ecosystem as possible. If you have any questions about the project, or are interested in getting involved, please email fea@engineerscanada.ca

Related Work

Co-Design
2023

Enabling a Culture of Action and Inclusion for Organizational Growth

Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP)
Read
A shift in organizational culture and the development of new processes to increase belonging, inclusion, and action across staff members.
Colourful brick wall.jpg
Engagement
2022

Reimagining Canada’s Financial Services Sector Through Indigenous Reconciliation Action Planning

TMX Group
Read
Reconciliation Action Planning through in-person and virtual engagements with TMX and community partners.
sofia-neumann-X9qao0TEc2I-unsplash.jpg
Case Study
2020

Reimagining Mine Closure

Environmental Resources Management
Read
Reimagining Mine Closure.jpg
Engagement
2022

Convening the Mining Industry to Steward the Future of National Benefits Sharing

Mining Association of Canada
Read
A virtual roundtable for representatives of the mining sector to find common threads through dialogue on Canada's National Benefits Sharing Framework.
Overhead shot of a car driving down a highway bridge.jpg
Case Study
2021

Advancing the Social and Economic Mobility of Black, Indigenous, and LatinX Learners

Jobs for the Future
Read
Social Mobility (1).jpg
Case Study
2022

Creating an Inclusive Healthcare Experience Through Participatory Research & Design

St. Paul's Hospital
Read
ricardo-gomez-angel-dnmzQYGLLSs-unsplash.jpg
Case Study
2021

Unifying Communities Through Shared Decision-making

Matawa Tribal Council
Read
iStock-1180477886.jpg
Case Study
2022

Advancing Indigenous Inclusivity Within the Canadian Environmental Law Association’s "Healthy Great Lakes" Program

Canadian Environmental Law Association
Read
jackson-hendry-kKpTHqM2K-c-unsplash.jpg
Case Study
2022

Preparing for Change Through Community-Driven Collaboration & Capacity Building

Muskeg Lake Cree Nation
Read
timothy-meinberg-phx4UXMQRTg-unsplash.jpg
Case Study
2023

Redefining the Iconic Cowichan Sweater Business 

Victoria Native Friendship Centre and Ecologyst
Read
A business roundtable to redefine the genuine Cowichan sweater business and support local Indigenous knitters.
multi-colour thread.jpg
Case Study
2021

Advancing Indigenous Research Through Systems Mapping & Resource Creation

Indigenous Institutes Consortium
Read
A series of informative guidebooks to support Indigenous Institutes navigate the complex post-secondary research system in Canada.
IIC_Case Study_Web.jpg
Case Study
2021

Building a Collaborative Roadmap for National Anti-Violence Programming

National Association of Friendship Centres
Read
Building a Collaborative Roadmap for National Anti-Violence Programming.jpg
Case Study
2019

Mapping a Pathway to Growth

Highline Mushrooms
Read
Highline Mushrooms Case Study.jpg
Case Study
2019

Charting Global Alignment for a Sustainable Future

United Nations
Read
ivan-bandura-dld9v41xTOk-unsplash.jpg
Case Study
2021

Improving Education Through Data-Driven Dialogue

National Student Clearing House
Read
Research-driven Innovation.jpg
Case Study
2021

Convening Global Leaders through Participatory Dialogue

In partnership with Diplomatic Courier
Read
Convening Global Leaders through Interdisciplinary Dialogue.jpg
Case Study
2016

Facilitating Rapid Alignment for Post-Acquisition Success

AIG
Read
Facilitating Rapid Alignment for Post-Acquisition Success.jpg
Case Study
2019

Restructuring Public Programs for Inclusivity

The Province of B.C.
Read
Restructuring Public Programs-med.jpg