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Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians  (NOC 2241)
Edmonton Region
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Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the design, development, testing, production and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems. They are employed by electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, and in governments and a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries.

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Electrical and electronics engineering technologists perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Design, develop and test power equipment and systems, industrial process control systems, telecommunication, broadcast, recording and audiovisual systems, micro-electronic systems and circuits, computers, computer systems and networks, and computer software
  • Supervise the building and testing of prototypes according to general instructions and established standards
  • Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems other than aircraft electronics or instruments
  • Carry out applied research in fields of electrical and electronic engineering and physics under the direction of scientists or engineers
  • Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
  • Write specifications, schedules and technical reports and control schedules and budgets.
Electrical and electronics engineering technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Assist in the design, development and testing of electrical and electronic components, equipment, and systems
  • Assist in inspection, testing, adjusting and evaluation of incoming electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic components and assemblies to ensure conformance with product specifications and tolerances
  • Conduct life tests (burn-ins) on assemblies and record and analyze results
  • Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
  • Carry out a limited range of technical functions in support of research in electrical and electronic engineering and physics
  • Install, operate and maintain electrical and electronic equipment and systems
  • Calibrate electrical or electronic equipment and instruments according to technical manuals and written instructions
  • Collect and compile operational or experimental data and assist in the preparation of estimates, schedules, budgets, specifications and reports.
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Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Wetaskiwin, Beaumont, Bon Accord, Calmar, Devon, Drayton Valley, Duffield, Gibbons, Millet, Morinville, Redwater, Stony Plain, Cardiff, Rosenthal Estates

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Education & Job Requirements for Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Edmonton Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Local Employment Requirements

- Membership with the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists (ASET) is voluntary.
- To become a Registered Professional Technologist (Engineering) in Alberta, individuals must be ASET members and registered by the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA), under Alberta's Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Professions Act.


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[Report Publication Date: 2010-07-28 |  Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Local Skills Requirements

- Experience is an important asset to finding employment in Alberta. Most employers look for individuals with three to five years experience. Employers also look for individuals that have established experience in manufacturing, energy, telecommunication, and electrical utilities.
- Individuals must install, maintain and service equipment, assist in the preparation of estimates, schedules, budgets, specifications or reports, and supervise technical staff.
- Strong communication skills are essential including writing, reading and oral communication. Professionals must have strong critical thinking and problem solving skills and work well with others. Continuous learning is also essential.


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[Report Publication Date: 2010-07-28 |  Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Skills Requirements

There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation.

Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:

Experience:
Varies.

Specific Skills:
Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components. Install, maintain and service equipment. Operate electronic equipment.

Additional Skills:
Know and use computer hardware and software. Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, budgets, specifications and reports.

Essential Skills:
Oral communication, working with others, computer use, problem solving, reading text, critical thinking and continuous learning.

[Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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Local Training

Training to become an electrical and electronics engineering technologist or technician in Alberta:

There are many different schools and programs available in Alberta to train for a career in electrical and electronics engineering technology. The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) and DeVry Institute of Technology all offer programs within this area of specialization.

NAIT offers three different two-year programs for electrical and electronics engineering technologists or technicians training: an Electrical Engineering Technology program, a Telecommunications Engineering Technology program and a Biomedical Engineering Technology program. For admission into these programs students must have an Alberta high school diploma with English 30, Pure Math 30 and one of Physics 30, Chemistry 30 or Science 30. As these programs are in high demand, potential students must also submit a career investigation report to demonstrate to program administrators that the student is aware of the duties involved in this profession and is committed to the program.

SAIT offers three different two-year programs for electrical and electronics engineering technologists or technicians training: an Electronics Engineering Technology program, an Electrical Engineering Technology program, and a Telecommunications Technology program.
For admission into these programs, students must have an Alberta high school diploma with at least 50% in Pure Math 30 and English 30 or 33, Pure Math 30. The Electronics Engineering Technology and the Telecommunications Technology program also require Physics 20 or Science 30. The Electronics Engineering Technology program requires a minimum 20 level science (Physics is recommended and excludes Science 24 and 26).

The DeVry Institute of Technology offers a four-year Electronics Engineering Technology degree program and a two-year Electronics System Technology diploma program. To be granted unconditional acceptance to these programs, applicants must have a high school diploma as well as an interview with a DeVry admissions advisor.

For internationally-trained engineers and engineering technologists, the Engineering Technologist Integration Project is aimed to help immigrants enter their profession in Canada. This is a ten-month course which consists of English training, first-aid and WHMIS training, workshops on job search techniques in Canada, and technical training and upgrading. This project was created through the partnership of the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists, the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers, NAIT and the Government of Alberta.
For further information contact:

Nothern Alberta Institute of Technology
11762 - 106 Street,
Edmonton, Alberta
T5G 2R1
Phone: 780-471-7400
Toll-Free: 1-800-661-4077 (within Canada)
Fax: 780-471-8583
E-mail: registrar@nait.ca
Website: www.nait.ca

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
1301 16th Avenue, NW
Calgary, Alberta
T2M 0L4
Phone: 403-284-7248
Toll-Free: 1-877-284-7248
Fax: 403-284-7112
E-mail: advising@sait.ca
Website: www.sait.ab.ca

DeVry Institute of Technology
2700 3rd Avenue, SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2A 7W4
Phone: 403-235-3450
Toll-Free: 1-800-363-5558
Website: www.devry.edu

Engineering Technologist Integration Project
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
#101, 10010 - 107A Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5H 4H8
Phone: 780-424-7709
Fax: 780-424-7736
E-mail: employsr@emcn.ab.ca
Website: www.emcn.ab.ca


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[ Report Publication Date: 2010-07-28 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Information for Newcomers

Getting your language skills assessed

If you do not know what your English or French language level is, visit one of the Language Assessment Centres across Canada. They will assess your language level and direct you to the appropriate language training program.

[ Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada ]
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