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Electrical and Electronics Engineers

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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


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


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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

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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

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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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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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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

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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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