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Electrical and
ElectronicsEngineers
WelcomeBC.ca
OCCUPATIONAL GUIDES FOR IMMIGRANTS TO B.C.
What are the Occupational Guides for Immigrants to B.C.?Introduction
This Occupational Guide for Immigrants to B.C. is a resource to help immigrants build a career plan. Occupational qualifications and requirementssometimes change. Planning your career in B.C. will require additional research and direct contact with the appropriate regulatory bodies,professional associations and training institutions. This Occupational Guide is for general information only and is not legal or professional advice.
Occupational OverviewSection 1
British Columbia welcomes you! Like you, over 35,000immigrants from around the world settle in B.C. each year and find
work in a variety of professions. The process of finding work can take
time, so it is important to understand each of the steps needed to
gain employment.
If you are preparing to come to B.C., or have just arrived, this guide
provides the following information:
Section 1- how this occupation is practiced in B.C.
Section 2- steps to help you prepare before you arrive
Section 3- qualifications needed in B.C.
Section 4- tips to help you find employment
Occupation Description
Electrical Engineers design, plan, research, evaluate, and test
electrical and electronic equipment and systems. Electrical
Engineers work with large-scale electrical systems such as power
generation, transmission and distribution, and control of main
and auxiliary systems. Electronic Engineers work with smaller-
scale electronic systems, including computers, microwaves, fibre
optics, lasers microprocessors, and integrated circuits as part of
monitoring and control systems, and communication networks
and systems.
Working ConditionsElectrical and Electronics Engineers are employed by electricalutilities, communications, security, aeronautics and space
technology companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic
equipment, academia, consulting firms, a wide range of
manufacturing, processing, and transportation industries, and by
government.
Learn More
Audio EngineerAvionics Engineer
Design Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Energy Engineer
Instrumentation and Control Engineer
Power Planning Engineer
Process Control Engineer
Test Engineer
Electrical and Electronics Engineers
may have various job titles
Workforce Highlights
2,300
$15.38-$48.08Hourly Wage
Range
Electrical and Electronics
Engineers in B.C.
For more information on wages and workforce see Section 2.
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Get Started!
1. Learn about the occupation. Know the name of the job in Canada, and make lists of potential employers.
2. Collect documents. Collect copies of relevant documents, and if necessary, have them translated into English.
Degrees, diplomas or certificates from universities, colleges or schools
Program descriptions related to your studies, and transcripts of grades
Reference letters and performance reviews from employers
Work descriptions and letters from professional agencies
3. Improve your workplace skills. You may need to improve your skills or knowledge before you start working in B.C.
Explore all the resources provided in this guide.
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B.C. DEVELOPMENT REGIONS
1. Vancouver Island/Coast
2. Mainland/Southwest
3. Thompson-Okanagan
4. Kootenay
5. Cariboo
6. North Coast
7. Nechako
8. Northeast
Explore Regions in B.C. to Live and Work
The demand for each occupation varies throughout the regions of theprovince. B.C. is a big province, about the same size as Tanzania or
Venezuela, and bigger than Pakistan or Turkey. Each region has different
employment needs and industries. Use the labour market information
and resources in this guide to explore regional employment options.
B.C. Labour Market Information
To learn more about your chosen profession visit the following websites
where you will find information including salaries, regional employment
opportunities, and job descriptions.
Prepare Yourself
Plan and prepare for your career as much as possible before
arriving in B.C. Be sure you understand the provincial job
market and professional requirements of your occupation. You
may be able to start or complete many of these tasks before you
arrive in Canada.
B.C. Job Trend Tracker
www.bcjobtrendtracker.ca
Education Planner
www.educationplanner.ca
WorkBC
www.workbc.ca
Working in Canada Tool
www.workingincanada.gc.ca
BC Wage and Salary Survey 2009
www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/StatisticsBySubject/LabourIncome/Earnings.aspx
Prepare Before You Come to B.C.Section 2
OCCUPATIONAL GUIDES FOR IMMIGRANTS TO B.C.
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http://www.bcjobtrendtracker.ca/http://www.educationplanner.ca/http://www.workbc.ca/http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/StatisticsBySubject/LabourIncome/Earnings.aspxhttp://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/StatisticsBySubject/LabourIncome/Earnings.aspxhttp://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/http://www.workbc.ca/http://www.educationplanner.ca/http://www.bcjobtrendtracker.ca/8/10/2019 Electrical Engin
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DIVERSEcity
www.dcrs.ca
English Language Services for Adults
www.elsanet.org
Planning to Work in British Columbia,
Canada Workbook
www.welcomebc.ca/local/wbc/docs/
BC_Workbook_EN_June4_Fillable.pdf
English Language and Communication Services
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
www.successbc.ca
TOEFL
www.toefl.org
Welcome BC
www.welcomebc.ca
IELTS International English
Language Testing System
www.ielts.org
Immigrant Services Society of BC
www.issbc.org
MOSAIC
www.mosaicbc.com
English Language Requirements
Although there is no formal English language prerequisite to being an Electrical or Electronics Engineer, you need to have
a good grasp of industry terminology, as well as being able to interact in basic English. Once you begin work or training,
you must be able to communicate with your employer and co-workers. You should have a minimum English proficiency
level of CLB 8 (Canadian Language Benchmarks: www.language.ca)
The Sector Terminology and Counselling (STIC) project can help you improve your command of engineering terminology
in English. To learn more about STIC, visit: atwork.settlement.org/STIC/English/EG/OT/contents.asp
All training programs for Electrical and Electronics Engineers have language level requirements for English as a Second
Language. For students who have not completed two years of study in an English speaking country, testing will be
required. Each training facility varies in the types of tests it accepts and the minimum scores required. The followingwebsite can help you to explore various training facilities and their entrance requirements: www.educationplanner.ca
To receive a Professional Engineer designation you must complete the English Language Competency for Practice. For
more information go to: www.apeg.bc.ca/reg/englishcompetency.html
Essential Skills
Essential skills are the basic workplace abilities you need to succeed on the job. The most important essential skills for
Electrical and Electronics Engineers are numeracy, oral communication and critical thinking. However, as workplaces
adapt to new information technologies, Electrical and Electronics Engineers need improved skills to cope with these
trends. As technologists and technicians carry out more of the practical design work and calculations, Engineers will befreed to work as consultants or expert advisors on projects with a focus on strategic issues. These shifts will place greater
emphasis on thinking and writing skills. The demand for project management skills is constantly increasing, requiring
greater skill levels in oral communication and working with others.
Vancouver Community College offers a Communicationfor Engineering and Technology course, which isdesigned to improve the functional language ofEnglish as a Second Language Learners who have beeneducated internationally for a variety of occupationsin engineering and technology. For more information,go to: www.vcc.ca/programs-courses/college-course.
cfm?prog_id=134&crs_id=2743&div_id=5
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Improve Your Language Skills
Continue improving your language skills by taking further English and Canadian cultural training, joining organizations,
getting involved in different community groups, and attending events where English is the primary language spoken. The
more skills, certification, and languages you have, the more attractive you are to a potential employer.
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Essential Skills for Electrical and Electronics Engineers
www10.hrsdc.gc.ca/ES/English/ShowProfile.aspx?v=233
Essential Skills in the Workplace
www.itsessential.ca
How Do Your Skills Measure Up?
measureup.towes.com/default.asp
Test of Workplace Essential Skills
www.towes.com
OCCUPATIONAL GUIDES FOR IMMIGRANTS TO B.C.
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Professional Engineer Qualifications
The P.Eng. designation is a professional licence, allowing you to
practice engineering in the province or territory where it was granted.
Only engineers licensed with APEGBC, or those practicing under the
direct supervision of a P.Eng. licenced with APEGBC, have a legal right
to practice engineering in British Columbia. For more information
visit: www.apeg.bc.ca/reg/peng.html
To register as a P.Eng. in British Columbia you will need the following:
Acceptable Academic Qualifications
You are required to have the equivalent of graduation from
a four-year full time bachelors program in applied science,
engineering, geoscience, science or technology. If you do not
have an undergraduate degree in engineering from an accredited
Canadian university program, your academic background will be
assessed and you may be assigned examinations. Under certain
circumstances you may be granted an exemption from academic
examinations. The most common causes for exemption are listed
here: www.apeg.bc.ca/reg/academicrequirements.html
Work Experience
You must demonstrate that you have a minimum of four years ofsatisfactory engineering work experience, validated by professional
references. At least one of these years must be gained in Canada
under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.
Successful Completion of:
Professional Practice Exam
Law and Ethics Seminar
Assessment of English Language Competency
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QualificationsSection 3
The following information will help you understand how to become qualified
to work in your profession in B.C. This is only a guide; you should do moreresearch to make a career plan that will work for you.
Electrical and Electronics Engineers are regulated occupations in B.C. You
are required to have a licence in order to approve engineering drawings and
reports, and to provide engineering services and to practice as a Professional
Engineer (P.Eng.). Licensing is through the Association of Professional
Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC).
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is
offered by the Canada Green Building Council and may be required by some
employers.Learn More
Association of Professional Engineers andGeoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC)www.apeg.bc.ca
Engineers Canadawww.engineerscanada.ca
Important Links for
Electrical and Electronics Engineers in B.C.
ExamsThe examinations assigned are based on yourclaimed discipline or specialty of intended work.If you are assigned an examination program, youmay be required to complete all the examinationsbefore the association will begin crediting yourengineering experience. In B.C., examinationsittings are held twice a year, in May andDecember. Application deadlines are in Februaryand August. Past engineering and geoscienceexaminations are available online: www.apeg.bc.ca/reg/pastexams%202010-current.html
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Self-AssessmentThe Engineers Canada International AssessmentProgram is the only assessment service in Canadaspecializing in the assessment of engineeringeducation credentials for people who wereeducated and trained outside of Canada. It is nota required assessment but does provide valuableinformation for applicants planning to immigrateto Canada. www.engineerscanada.ca/e/pr_international_ieg_3.cfm
The APEGBC Self-Assessment tool will helpyou determine what membership status youshould apply for based on your academics andexperience. www.apeg.bc.ca/sat
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OCCUPATIONAL GUIDES FOR IMMIGRANTS TO B.C.
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Tips to Finding Employment in B.C.Section 4
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is used in Canada to classify jobs by industry and level of education.If you are applying for an immigration program in Canada, you will need to know the NOC code for you r occupation.The NOC Code for Electrical and Electronics Engineers is 2133. To learn more about NOC 2133, visit www5.hrsdc.
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Updated December 4, 2012
WelcomeBC.ca
Build Connections Within Your Profession
Many job vacancies are not advertised. Get advice from people you may know in B.C., including relatives, friends or
neighbours. Working as a volunteer, attending events, and joining clubs and associations are good ways to meetpeople, learn about Canadian workplace culture and improve your English language and communication skills.
You may benefit from joining local Chambers of Commerce and business clubs, attending business functions, and
meeting with unions, contractors, employment agencies, and recruitment specialists. For more information
see: www.bcchamber.org
The Canadian government provides employment and settlement services in China, India, the Philippines and the United
Kingdom. The program is called the Canadian Immigrant Integration Program. More information about these pre-arrival
services: www.newcomersuccess.ca
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Look for jobs in the classified sections of newspapers, oruse on-line resources like:
CraigsList
geo.craigslist.org/iso/ca/bcEngineer Jobswww.engineerjobs.com/jobs/canada/british-columbia
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Get Help with Your Job SearchFinding a job in B.C. may be very different than in your home
country. You may need help finding job vacancies, updating
your resume, writing cover letters, preparing for interviews, and
understanding what B.C. employers are looking for.
Skills Connect for Immigrants program provide
employment-related support services that move
internationally educated professionals into the B.C. labour
market: www.welcomebc.ca/skillsconnect
B.C. Employment and Labour Market Servicesemployment
programs: www.labourmarketservices.gov.bc.ca
Industry Links
These industry organizations provide important information
and offer key resources:
Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C.
www.asttbc.org
Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of
British Columbia
www.acec-bc.ca
Society of Internationally Trained Engineers of BritishColumbia
www.sitebc.ca
Employers want experienced workers. Even withthe right certification and years of experience in yourcountry, some employers may want you to start in anentry-level job to show your skills before you work inyour chosen profession.
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APEGBC has compiled key online resources forInternationally Trained Engineers looking tounderstand the labour market in B.C. and develop ajob-search plan. www.apeg.bc.ca/iteg/labour_market.htm
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OCCUPATIONAL GUIDES FOR IMMIGRANTS TO B.C.
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