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Is there a demand for engineers in Canada?
Engineering is also one of the most promising careers in Canada with a constant demand for engineers in almost every industry and sector. Experts estimate that by next year (2020) 95,000 of the 250,000 currently employed engineers in Canada will retire.
Are engineers jobless in Canada?
Just over 20 per cent of internationally trained engineers who came to Canada have been able to find work as engineers here. The situation is also worse for women: 50 per cent of women trained as engineers outside Canada were unemployed.
Which engineers are most in demand in Canada?
The 7 Top Engineering Jobs in Canada Today
- Electrical Engineer. Electrical engineering is one of the most in-demand fields of engineering in Canada, with thousands of available openings.
- Mechanical Engineer.
- Software Engineer.
- Biomedical Engineer.
- Civil Engineer.
- Geotechnical Engineer.
- Mining Engineer.
Is there an oversupply of engineers in Canada?
Most Internationally Trained Engineers (ITEs) will likely have difficulty finding employment in Canada in their chosen fields, due to licensing requirements, the current oversupply of engineers compared to market demand, and the need for excellent communication skills.
Is it hard to find an engineering job in Canada?
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. The Canadian job market is very competitive and jobs are difficult to find. You cannot work as an engineer if you are not licensed.
Which engineering fields are in-demand in Canada?
In Canada, the top 8 positions for 2019 will be:
- Electrical engineer.
- Mechanical engineer.
- Project engineer.
- Civil engineering technician.
- Manufacturing engineer.
- Process engineer.
- Engineering manager.
- Quality assurance technician [2]
Are engineers in demand Ontario?
The greatest demand will be for civil, mechanical, electrical/electronic, and computer engineers. Ontario will employ 12,000–13,000 civil engineers between now and 2025, with 700 new civil engineers needed each year until 2019 to meet expansion and replacement needs.