Immigration: Prospects of Civil Engineers in Canada

Civil engineers are in high demand in Canada and therefore they have made themselves as the top Express Entry entrants in the country. It must be mentioned here that Express Entry is not a class of visa but simply a method that the Canadian Immigration Department uses to select the right candidates for a permanent residency visa. So, Civil Engineers from across the world looking to immigrate to Canada must look forward to the Federal Skilled workers visa and the Provincial Nominee Program.

What will  Civil Engineers be hired for in Canada?

The code for civil engineers on the NOC is 2131, who might be employed as the following:

• civil engineer
• hydraulics engineer
• geomatics engineer
• geodetic engineer
• transportation engineer
• surveying engineer
• public works engineer
• construction project engineer
• environmental engineer
• highway engineer
• construction engineer
• traffic engineer
• water management engineer
• municipal engineer
• bridge engineer
• sanitation engineer
• structural engineer

What civil engineers will be expected to do in Canada?

Civil engineers are required for a number of purposes in Canada. Whichever country they hail from, they should be able to demonstrate the following skills with ease:

• Project analysis and requirement
• Plan and design major projects like buildings, bridges, dams, water and waste water management systems and structural steel fabrications
• Develop construction specifications and procedures
• Conduct field services for civil works
• Conduct feasibility studies, municipal and regional traffic studies
• Monitor and establish construction work schedules
• Monitor air, water, and soil quality and design ways to clean them

Qualifications required for a civil engineer to immigrate to Canada

While having a relevant license is a pre-requisite, it is also important to demonstrate the qualities that are expected of a civil engineer in Canada. Ideally, a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a relevant degree. In Canada, licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve the engineering drawings and reports to be able to practice as a professional engineer in Canada.

The admission of civil engineers in Canada is not easy as it sounds. Engineers are eligible for registration, following graduation from an accredited educational program. Post which, the candidate has to work for three to four years under supervision. He/She also has to sit for a practical test to be eligible to practice in Canada.Some companies may also require Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, which is offered by the Canada Green Building Council.

Immigrating to Canada as a civil engineer 

It is very important to follow the procedures to get an entry into the country. A civil engineer will also have to score adequate CRS points for Express Entry. Using the Canada Comprehensive Ranking System. Some of the things that are taken into consideration include the age, qualification, English ability, French ability, the applicant’s partner’s skills and the work experience.

It must be noted that the CRS points count toward your overall immigration points score, which must be equal or exceed 67 points.

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