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Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians  (NOC 2231)
Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region
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Civil engineering technologists and technicians provide technical support and services to scientists, engineers and other professionals, or may work independently in fields such as structural engineering, municipal engineering, construction design and supervision, highways and transportation engineering, water resources engineering, geotechnical engineering and environmental protection. They are employed by consulting engineering and construction companies, public works, transportation and other government departments and in many other industries.

bridge design technician, building materials technician, civil engineering technician, civil engineering technologist, construction technologist, foundation technologist, highway technician, municipal engineering assistant, soil technologist – civil engineering, specifications writer, construction, structural design technologist, structural investigator.

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Civil engineering technologists perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Develop engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts and sketches
  • Prepare construction specifications, cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports
  • Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections or technical investigations of topography, soils, drainage and water supply systems, road and highway systems, buildings and structures to provide data for engineering projects
  • Conduct or supervise inspection and testing of construction materials
  • May supervise, monitor and inspect construction projects.
Civil engineering technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings
  • Participate in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations of topography, soils, drainage and water supply systems, road and highway systems, buildings and structures to provide data for engineering projects
  • Perform other technical functions in support of civil engineering activities.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Bonaventure, Cap-Chat, Chandler, Gaspé, Grande-Rivière, Murdochville, New Richmond, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

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Education & Job Requirements for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

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The occupation (Engineering Technician and Technologist ) requires certification in the province or territory: Québec
Address: Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec 720-1265, rue Berri Montréal, QC H2L 4X4
Phone: 514-845-3247 - toll free: 1 800 561-3459
Fax: 514-845-3643
Email: techno@otpq.qc.ca
Web Site: www.otpq.qc.ca
Other Contact Information: Information on this profession is available on the website of Immigration-Québec. View the profile here. The profile is only available in French.

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