Job requirements Mechanical Engineer in Canada
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Find out what you typically need to work as a mechanical engineer in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Mechanical engineers (NOC 21301).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required.
  • A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
  • Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
  • Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Mechanical Engineers
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Mechanical Engineer
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Mechanical Engineer
Regulated

New Brunswick

Job title Mechanical Engineer
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Mechanical Engineer
Regulated
Regulatory body: Engineers Nova Scotia

Ontario

Job title Mechanical Engineer
Regulated

Prince Edward Island

Job title Mechanical Engineer
Regulated

Québec

Job title Mechanical Engineer
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Mechanical Engineer
Regulated

Yukon

Job title Mechanical Engineer
Regulated
Regulatory body: Engineers of Yukon

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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