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Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers)  (NOC 2147)
Kingston - Pembroke Region
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Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) research, plan, design, develop, modify, evaluate and integrate computer and telecommunications hardware and related equipment, and information and communication system networks including mainframe systems, local and wide area networks, fibre-optic networks, wireless communication networks, Intranets, the Internet and other data communications systems. They are employed by computer and telecommunication hardware manufacturers, by engineering, manufacturing and telecommunications firms, in information technology consulting firms, by governmental, educational and research institutions and in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.

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Computer and telecommunications hardware engineers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Analyze user's requirements, and design and develop system architecture and specifications
  • Research, design, develop and integrate computer and telecommunications hardware such as microprocessors, integrated circuit boards and semiconductor lasers
  • Develop and conduct design verification simulations and prototype bench tests of components
  • Supervise, inspect and provide design support during the manufacturing, installation and implementation of computer and telecommunications hardware
  • Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and clients
  • May lead and co-ordinate teams of engineers, technologists, technicians and drafters in the design and development of computer and telecommunications hardware.
Network system and data communication engineers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Research, design and develop information and communication system network architecture
  • Research, evaluate and integrate network system and data communication hardware and software
  • Assess, document and optimize the capacity and performance of information and communication system networks
  • May lead and co-ordinate teams of design professionals in the development and integration of information and communication system architecture, hardware and software.

Computer engineers may specialize in a number of areas including analog and digital signal processing, fibre optics, integrated circuits, lasers, microprocessors, microwaves and radio astronomy.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Kingston, Belleville, Pembroke, Arnprior, Deep River, Deseronto, Petawawa, Renfrew, Trenton, Frankford

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Outlook & Prospects for Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers) in Kingston - Pembroke Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers) in Kingston - Pembroke Region as well as in the rest of the Ontario.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Kingston - Pembroke Region <Not assigned> 2011-12-16

Compared to other occupations, this is not a significant occupation in this region.

Employment prospects for computer engineers in Ontario are expected to be average for the next few years. According to the 2006 Census, there were over 13,700 computer engineers in the labour force in Ontario. Demand has increased for engineers who have technology-specific experience. However, a high Canadian dollar may limit investment and research and development spending on Information and Communications Technology (ICT), such as hardware, affecting job opportunities for people in this occupation.

Employers are interested in recruiting workers with practical working experience. Particularly, computer engineers with greater than 5 years experience are expected to be in demand. People in this occupation are highly concentrated in large urban areas across Ontario. As such, employers in smaller population centers may encounter difficulty in recruiting workers with significant experience. People in this occupation must be familiar with new technologies and their applications in order to be successful. Job seekers with experience in hardware languages, such as Verilog or VHDL, may have better job prospects. Limited openings will be created through retirements over the next few years as less than 7% of this occupation was 55 years and older at the time of 2006 census.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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