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Designer Darrell Freeman's "head-to-foot" layout incorporates the symbolic iron ring that is presented as part of the ceremony. The ring also visually links the four engineering achievements featured on this stamp.
Ceremonies are held across the United States at which qualified engineers are invited to accept the Obligation of the Engineer and a stainless steel ring. The ceremonies are conducted by local sections or chapters, otherwise known as Links of the Order.
The Iron Ring is a ring worn by many Canadian -trained engineers, as a symbol and reminder of the obligations and ethics associated with their profession. The ring is presented to engineering graduates in a private ceremony known as the Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer.
Apr 23, 2023 · The inaugural ceremony was held in Montréal on April 25, 1925, where six engineers were obligated. An additional 14 engineers were obligated at a ceremony held on May 1, 1925 by Camp 1, Toronto. 2025 marks the 100th Anniversary of this Canadian tradition: “The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer” .
The Iron Ring is a symbol of pride and humility for engineers, worn after participating in the Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer ceremony.
Over 440,000 Canadian engineers have undertaken the Obligation and received their Iron Rings in ceremonies across the country since 1922. Camp 18 administers The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer in Calgary. We held our first Obligation Ceremony in 1969.
Feb 1, 2024 · To register to attend the Iron Ring Obligation Ceremony, you must be an eligible undergraduate engineering student (fourth-year or fourth-year + PEY) and are on track to graduate in June 2024. Master’s and PhD students are not eligible.
