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Electrical and Electronics Engineers  (NOC 2133)
Toronto Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Electrical and electronics engineers design, plan, research, evaluate and test electrical and electronic equipment and systems. They are employed by electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, and by a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries and government.

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Electrical and electronics engineers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of electrical generation and distribution networks, electrical machinery and components and electronic communications, instrumentation and control systems, equipment, and components
  • Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
  • Design electrical and electronic circuits, components, systems and equipment
  • Supervise and inspect the installation, modification, testing and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
  • Develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
  • Investigate electrical or electronic failures
  • Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for construction or maintenance
  • Supervise technicians, technologists, programmers, analysts and other engineers.

Electrical and electronics engineers may specialize in a number of areas including electrical design for residential, commercial or industrial installations, electrical power generation and transmission, and instrumentation and control systems.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Oshawa, Vaughan, Ajax, Aurora, Beaverton, Bowmanville, Caledon, Cannington, East Gwillimbury, Halton Hills, King City, Markham, Milton, Newmarket, Oakville, Pickering, Port Perry, Richmond Hill, Whitby, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Acton, Algonquin Island, Bolton, Briars Park, Brooklin, Caledon East, Centre Island, Delrex, Dorset Park, Franklin Beach, Gaud Corners, Georgetown, Glen Williams, Jacksons Point, Marywood Meadows, Mono Road, Mossington Park, Newcastle, Nobleton, Norval, Orono, Port Darlington, Stouffville, Sutton, Toronto Islands, Uxbridge, Ward's Island, Wildwood, Wilmot Creek

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Education & Job Requirements for Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Toronto 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.

Provincial/Territorial Regulation

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Location Regulation
Ontario
Regulated

Most regulatory bodies and apprenticeship authorities have their own Web sites that provide licensing information, eligibility requirements, foreign credential recognition and registration fees. Contact information for the relevant regulatory body can be found below.

Regulatory Body

Contact information for the regulatory body for your chosen occupation.
The occupation (Engineer) requires certification in the province or territory: Ontario
Address: Professional Engineers Ontario
40 Sheppard Avenue West,
Suite 101
Toronto, ON,
M2N 6K9
Phone: 416-224-1100 or toll free: 1-800-339-3716
Fax: 416-224-8168
Email: webmaster@peo.on.ca
Web Site: www.peo.on.ca
Other Contact Information: Information for internationally trained individuals is available on the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration website.
View a detailed profile of information for engineers.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Ministries and Departments of Education

Education is the responsibility of the ten provinces and three territories. Each has its own ministry (sometimes called "department") that oversees the organization, delivery and assessment of education.

Distance Learning

Distance learning lets you study via the Internet or other methods such as cable TV or correspondence. It also opens virtual doors for students who cannot study away from home.

Visit CanLearn for a list of Canadian colleges, universities and other institutions providing thousands of courses at a distance.

[ Source: CanLearn - HRSDC ]
Information for Newcomers

Ontario Bound International Engineering Graduates (IEG)

IEGs can start the licensure process before or after landing in Canada:

Before landing in Canada, IEGs can:
Submit an Application for Licence to the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).

Mail to:
Professional Engineers Ontario 
101-40 Sheppard Avenue West,
Toronto, Ontario
M2N 6K9
CANADA

  • Time: IEG applicants will be contacted within 6-8 weeks after PEO receives their completed Application package.
  • Application Fee: CAN$300 + tax = CAN$315.00
  • Contact Academics@peo.on.ca

Within six months from landing in Canada, IEGs can:
Apply for a P.Eng. licence through the Financial Credit Program, if qualified, the initial application fees will be waived through this Program. For more information, visit the PEO Web site.

Important documents
Please read the Application for Licence and collect the following documents to support your application for a P.Eng. licence:

  • Original transcripts, diplomas, degrees and/or certificates;
  • A copy of the thesis abstract for any postgraduate degree or degrees;
  • Course descriptions of the subjects taken during their engineering education; and
  • Work experience summary.

Note 1) Copies of the original documents will be accepted if the copies are signed and certified as a true copy of the original by a Canadian professional engineer (with licence number) or a notary public of Ontario.
Note 2) Applicants may also bring their originals and copies to PEO’s office for verification.
Note 3) If original transcripts, diplomas, degrees, certificates and/or abstracts are not issued by the institution in English, English translations must be prepared by a certified translator of the Association Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario (ATIO), or by a Canadian professional engineer who must certify that he or she is fluent in both languages.

Graduates of Canadian or American universities must submit their academic transcripts showing the date the degree was conferred.
Note: all academic documents issued by Canadian and/or American institutions must be sent to PEO directly by the institution issuing the documents. Photocopied transcripts and/or student-issued transcripts from those institutions are not acceptable.

[ Source: Professional Engineers of Ontario ]
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