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Canada Moderate

Other professional engineers

Other professional engineers include agricultural and bioresource engineers, biomedical engineers, engineering physicists and engineering scientists, marine and naval engineers, textile engineers and other specialized engineering occupations.

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Salary Information

National wage data for this occupation
Entry-level
CA$28.00
/hr
Typical
CA$50.00
/hr
Experienced
CA$82.42
/hr

Average: CA$54.15/hr

92.5% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits

Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.

Examples

Illustrative Examples
  • agricultural engineer
  • biomedical engineer
  • bioresource engineer
  • engineering physicist
  • engineering scientist
  • food processing engineer
  • marine engineer
  • naval architect
  • textile engineer
All Examples
  • agricultural engineer
  • agronomy engineer
  • agroprocessing engineer
  • bioelectrical engineer
  • biomechanical engineer
  • biomedical engineer
  • biomedical engineer - research and development
  • bioresource engineer
  • clinical biomedical engineer
  • dairy plant engineer
  • engineer in agronomy
  • engineering physicist
  • engineering scientist
  • food processing engineer
  • food technology engineer
  • marine engineer
  • marine systems engineer
  • naval architect
  • naval engineer
  • ship construction engineer
  • shipbuilding engineer
  • textile engineer

Main Duties

Main Duties
  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Agricultural and bio-resource engineers
  • Design and develop machinery, structures, equipment and systems related to agriculture and food processing.
  • Biomedical engineers
  • Design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment and procedures; develop devices to assist persons with disabilities; advise hospital administrators on planning, acquisition and use of medical equipment; and modify and install or supervise installation of equipment.
  • Engineering physicists and engineering scientists
  • Conduct research, develop processes, programs and equipment to expand fundamental knowledge in the applied sciences and engineering and to support advanced engineering and scientific applications.
  • Marine and naval engineers
  • Design and develop marine vessels and floating structures and associated marine power plants, propulsion systems and related systems and equipment and oversee the building, maintenance and repair of vessels and marine systems.
  • Textile engineers
  • Design and develop processes, equipment and procedures for the production of fibres, yarns and textiles.

Requirements

Employment Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline is required.
  • A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
  • Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports, and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
  • Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

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Data from Statistics Canada (NOC 2021), ESDC Labour Market Information, and Job Bank Canada