Job requirements Electronics Engineering Design Technologist in Canada
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Find out what you typically need to work as an electronics engineering design technologist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22310).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of a two- or three-year college program in electrical or electronics engineering technology, computer engineering technology, telecommunications technology or an equivalent is usually required for electrical or electronics engineering technologists.
  • Completion of a one- or two-year college program in electrical or electronics engineering technology is usually required for electrical or electronics engineering technicians.
  • Certification in electrical or electronics engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required for some positions.
  • A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
  • In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title Professional Technologist.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Cathodic Protection Technicians - Level One; Cathodic Protection Technician - Level Two
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Applied Science Technician (biomedical)
Regulated
Job title Applied Science Technologist (Electrical)
Regulated
Job title Applied Science Technologist (Electronics)
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Electrical And Electronics Engineering Technologists And Technicians
Regulated

New Brunswick

Job title Engineering Assistant
Regulated
Job title Certified Engineering Technician (electrical)
Regulated
Job title Certified Engineering Technologist (electrical)
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Electrical And Electronics Engineering Technologists And Technicians
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Electrical And Electronics Engineering Technologists And Technicians
Regulated
Job title Information Technology — Hardware Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Micro Electronics Manufacturer
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades

Québec

Job title Electrical And Electronics Engineering Technologist And Technician
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Applied Science Technician (electrical)
Regulated
Job title Applied Science Technologist (electrical)
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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