Job trends-Canada-Electrical engineer

With thousands of job openings, electrical engineering is one of the most in-demand engineering fields in Canada. Electrical engineers create, develop, test, and maintain systems that are utilized to power and produce electricity.

Getting a job as an electrical engineer will be a good opportunity to migrate to Canada.

Electrical engineers work on electrical equipment and systems, developing, planning, and testing them. They also do research and evaluation on such systems. Electrical equipment companies, communication companies, electrical and electronic equipment manufacturers, consulting firms, manufacturing, processing, and transportation industries, and the government are all places where they can work.

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How to immigrate to Canada as an electrical engineer?

This profession is an eligible occupation under Canada’s FSWP. Applicants can get a PR visa through Express Entry. Check if you are eligible for Canada PR visa by using the Canada immigration points calculator.

The table below describes the minimum requirements for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. This will help you check if you qualify for the same.

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
Eligibility Requirement	Description
Work Experience	One year within the last 10 years
Language Skills	Excellent English or French language proficiency
Job Offer	Not required but can increase your CRS points
Education	Minimum of a high school diploma or higher

Applicants will have to get their skills and their experience and qualifications assessed by a local Canadian body which will serve two purposes. First and foremost, a positive skills evaluation will assist you in claiming the required points on both the Express Entry CRS and the Federal Skilled Trades application. Second, your positive skills evaluation will also serve as your Canada Equivalent Qualification, which will be used for your professional registrations, thus having your Engineering abilities assessed means you'll be qualified to work in Canada as soon as you land there.

How much does an electrical engineer earn in Canada?

The median wage for this profession is 45 dollars per hour and the maximum wages for this profession is in the Canadian province of Alberta where it is 52 dollars per hour.

Community/Area	Wages ($/hour)
	Low	Median	High
Canada	26.22	45.13	67.03
Alberta	29.25	52.00	76.92
British Columbia	28.85	43.27	57.69
Manitoba	26.92	47.31	60.00
New Brunswick	30.00	43.00	56.00
Newfoundland and Labrador	38.46	43.59	54.95
Northwest Territories	N/A	N/A	N/A
Nova Scotia	23.08	35.10	52.82
Nunavut	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ontario	24.00	45.00	65.00
Prince Edward Island	N/A	N/A	N/A
Quebec	26.44	45.13	67.03
Saskatchewan	31.25	44.31	62.70
Yukon Territory	N/A	N/A	N/A

Skills required

• Analytical skills
  • Analyze information
  • Planning
  • Inspection and testing
  • Research and investigation
• Communication skills
  • Professional communication
  • Advice and consultation
• Engineering and Technology
  • Design
  • Engineering and applied technologies
  • Electricity (electronic and electrical)
• Law and Public Safety
  • Public Safety and Security
• Management
  • Co-ordinating and Organizing
  • Supervising
• Manufacturing and Production
  • Processing and Production

3-year job prospect-The job prospect in the next three years for electronics and electrical engineers is fair in most provinces of Canada.

Location	Job prospects
Alberta	Limited
British Columbia	Fair
Manitoba	Fair
New Brunswick	Good
Newfoundland and Labrador	Fair
Northwest Territories	Undetermined
Nova Scotia	Fair
Nunavut	Undetermined
Ontario	Fair
Prince Edward Island	Undetermined
Quebec	Fair
Saskatchewan	Fair
Yukon Territory	Undetermined

10-year predictions

Because job vacancies and job seekers are predicted to be broadly similar over the 2019-2028 timeframe, the present labor supply and demand equilibrium is expected to persist. The majority of job opportunities are expected to be created as a result of increased employment and retirements.

Electric, gas, telephone, and other utility firms are common employment providers, and demand is expected to rise in the near future. Because consulting and service organizations are increasingly providing job opportunities.

The majority of job growth will occur in non-manufacturing businesses. Industry sectors such as aircraft, oil, and high-voltage power systems will provide job opportunities.

Employment requirements

 A bachelor's degree in electrical or electronic engineering, or a closely related field, is necessary.

A master's or doctoral degree in a related engineering subject is required.

To approve engineering designs and reports and practice as a Professional Engineer, skilled engineers must be licensed by a provincial or territorial organization.

They are eligible for registration after graduating from an approved training program and completing three or four years of supervised engineering work experience, as well as passing a professional practice exam.

Some employers may demand electrical and electronic engineers to hold the Canada Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation.

Professional license requirements

Before you can start working, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority.

Location	Job title	Regulation	Regulatory body
Alberta	Electrical and Electronic Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta
British Columbia	Electrical and Electronic Engineer	Regulated	Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia
Manitoba	Electrical and Electronic Engineer	Regulated	Engineers Geoscientists of Manitoba
New Brunswick	Electrical and Electronic Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador	Electrical and Electronic Engineer	Regulated	Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories	Electrical and Electronic Engineer	Regulated	Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists
Nova Scotia	Electrical and Electronic Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia
Nunavut	Electrical and Electronic Engineer	Regulated	Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists
Ontario	Electrical and Electronic Engineer	Regulated	Professional Engineers Ontario
Prince Edward Island	Electrical and Electronic Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers of Prince Edward Island
Québec	Electrical and Electronic Engineer	Regulated	Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
Saskatchewan	Electrical and Electronic Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan
Yukon	Electrical and Electronic Engineer	Regulated	Engineers of Yukon

Responsibilities

Investigate the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of electrical generating and distribution networks, electrical machinery and components, electronic communications, instrumentation and control systems, equipment, and components.

Prepare cost and schedule estimates for electrical and electronic systems and equipment, as well as reports and design specifications.

Design circuits, components, systems, and equipment for electrical and electronic systems.

Conduct simulations, characterization, process modelling, and integration of micro or nanodevices in the creation of novel electronic devices and products.

Install, modify, test, and operate electrical and electronic systems and equipment while supervising and inspecting them.

Develop electrical and electronic system and equipment maintenance and operation standards.

Examine any electrical or electronic malfunctions.

Prepare contract paperwork and analyze construction and maintenance tenders.