The latest Engineering Labour Market in Canada report predicts that replacement demand for engineers in Canada will be relevant for the ongoing decade as the baby boom generation retires.
The current median annual salary for engineers in Canada is around $75,200. The bottom 10% of engineers are expected to make at least $45,900 a year, whereas the top 10% of earners can make upto $104,500 per annum. Additionally, the excellent health care system and education system in Canada offers adequate social security to the family.
If you’re an engineer with at least one year of work experience in a relevant discipline, you may consider Canada for better career growth and a high lifestyle.
Canada Labour Market for Immigrant Engineers
The number of net international in-migrants annually rose from an average of about 250, 000 over the past 10 years to over 300, 000 in the long-term, say 2025.
| Engineering Discipline | Scope in Canada |
| Civil Engineers (NOC 2131) | British Columbia and Manitoba in particular will experience excess demand for foreign skilled professionals. |
| Mechanical Engineers (NOC 2132) | About 2,100 job openings for mechanical engineers annually over the next five years |
| Electrical/Electronics Engineers (NOC 2133) | About 1,800 job openings for electrical and electronic engineers annually over the next five years. |
| Chemical Engineers (NOC 2134) | Alberta and Ontario will continue to attract most Chemical Engineers in the coming years. |
| Industrial/Manufacturing Engineers (NOC 2141) | Ontario has been the major destination for these engineering professionals and will continue to be so. |
| Metallurgical & Material Engineers (NOC 2142) | Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta will attract a major share of these professionals in coming years. |
| Mining Engineers (NOC 2143) | British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan have the highest concentration of mining engineers across Canada. |
| Petroleum Engineers (NOC 2145) | Alberta, Newfoundland & Labrador remains to be the largest employer of petroleum engineers in Canada. |
| Aerospace Engineers (NOC 2146) | Quebec dominates the transport equipment manufacturing industry market. |
| Computer Engineers (NOC 2147) | The vast majority of computer engineering positions will be concentrated in Ontario and Quebec. |
| IN-DEMAND TECH SKILLS | IN-DEMAND IT CERTIFICATIONS | ||
| AutoCAD | Quality Assurance | Structural Engineering (SE) | Engineer in Training (EIT) |
| Instrumentation | Solidworks | Professional Engineer (P.Eng/PE) | Certified Engineering Technologist (C.Tech/CET) |
| Autodesk Revit | French bilingualism | Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) | Electronic Systems Technician (EST) |
Canada Immigration Programs for Engineers
Foreign skilled workers even without any work experience inside Canada may stand a chance to qualify for permanent residency through the Express Entry system. It will depend upon their age, education, work experience outside Canada, and language proficiency in English or French.
There are also some of the most prominent provincial immigration pathways for foreign Engineers to immigrate to Canada in 2021 & beyond:
- British Columbia Tech Program
- Ontario Tech Pilot
- Alberta Express Entry stream
- Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas stream
- Saskatchewan Occupation-In demand
A provincial nomination may secure your permanent residence in Canada in quick time.
International Graduate Engineers Program
A newly launched program by CanApprove will help engineering graduates obtain and maintain their license to practice in Canada as well as immigrate to Canada in a well-structured manner.
CanApprove is an ICCRC-certified and approved immigration, overseas education consultant with over two decades of experience in the industry.
| International Graduate Engineers Program | ||
| 1.Preliminary assessment
Our relocation service teams in Canada will assess your qualification and work experience as per the Canadian labour market. |
2. Evaluation of education
It is mandated to prove that your engineering degree is equivalent to at least a four-year bachelor’s degree in Canada. We will help you with it. |
3. Applying to the Member-In-Training Program
We offer genuine guidance to various Training Programs by the provincial bodies in Canada to improve your employability. |
| 4. Employment Readiness Program
Our expert analysts will coach to prepare for online/virtual interviews. You also get help for a job search in your desired province |
5. Preparing documents for immigration
We ensure proper documentation & boost your profile with appropriate provincial certificates to avoid rejections. |
6. Canada Integration Plan
We will also assist you in relocation requirements of self and family members. |
We can help you expedite your visa documentation process, career counselling, overseas education counselling, pre-departure & post-arrival immigration support, and much more.
Book your appointment with CanApprove here.
Wrapping Up
Universities in Canada are now granting an increasing number of engineering degrees to international students. Canadian Universities in provinces like Ontario and Quebec are granting many of these degrees.
Traditionally, foreign immigrants have studied, gained work experience and settled in these provinces. With the economic activities expanding to western Canada, the demand for foreign skilled professionals will follow this direction.
Western provinces including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are attracting engineers, more specifically, foreign engineering professionals due to the lack of skilled native Canadians.
In addition, federal government immigration policy such as the Express Entry program and the annual plan to welcome more than 401,000 new immigrants should boost your chances of settling in Canada.
And while you are determined to work & settle in Canada, consider enrolling in the International Engineers Graduate Program by CanApprove to increase your chances of qualifying for Canadian immigration.
