Job requirements Engineering Scientist in Canada
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Find out what you typically need to work as an engineering scientist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Other professional engineers, n.e.c. (NOC 21399).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A bachelor's degree in an appropriate 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 Other Professional Engineers
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Piledrive And Bridgeworker
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

New Brunswick

Job title Other Professional Engineers
Regulated

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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