Engineering
Newcomers to Canada often discover that they struggle to find work in their chosen profession after they arrive. This is very true of engineers that are looking to get Canadian engineering experience and their engineering qualifications recognised in Canada.
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1. Pre-Arrival
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Pre-Arrival
Engineering is a regulated profession in Canada and you need a licence to work as a professional engineer. You cannot call yourself a professional engineer, use the professional designation (P.Eng.) or carry out engineering work in Canada unless you have a license. Each province and territory of Canada has its own regulatory structure to… read more
2. Skills Development
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Skills development
In order to practice in Canada, you must be licensed by the relevant professional provincial or territorial authority.
3. Understanding Canadian Workplaces
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Understanding Canadian workplaces
Canadian employers, who often do not know how to assess education and work experience from other countries, may require or prefer you to have experience working in Canada. Lack of local market experience can pose a challenge for newcomers, but there are ways to overcome some of these challenges. We have prepared a Pre-Arrival Checklist of valuable… read more
4. Job Finding Techniques
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Job finding techniques
The career opportunities for professional engineers in Canada vary according to your area of practice, the industries in which you wish to work, and the province where you plan to settle. We have prepared a Pre-Arrival Checklist of valuable information that will make arriving in Canada as smooth a process as possible. The Canadian job… read more
5. Associations
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Associations
The engineering associations in Canada listed below provide additional information about licensure and certification and offer a variety of professional development, education and networking opportunities. We have prepared a Pre-Arrival Checklist of valuable information that will make arriving in Canada as smooth a process as possible. Provincial regulators Each Canadian province and territory has its… read more
6. Employment
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Employment
Finding a job in Canada may be different from your native country and you may need help finding job vacancies, updating your resume, writing cover letters, preparing for interviews, and understanding what Canadian employers are looking for. We have prepared an engineering ebook full of valuable information that will make the process of becoming an engineer in… read more