Job requirements Construction Technician in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a construction technician in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Civil engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22300).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of a two- or three-year college program in civil engineering technology or a closely related discipline is usually required for civil engineering technologists.
  • Completion of a one- or two-year college program in civil engineering technology is usually required for civil engineering technicians.
  • Certification in civil 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.

British Columbia

Job title Applied Science Technologist (Civil)
Regulated
Job title Applied Science Technologist (Environmental)
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Civil Engineering Technologists And Technicians
Regulated

New Brunswick

Job title Certified Engineering Technician (civil)
Regulated
Job title Certified Engineering Technologist (civil)
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Civil Engineering Technologists And Technicians
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Certified Engineering Technician (civil)
Regulated

Prince Edward Island

Job title Building Envelope Technician
Regulated
Job title Civil Engineering Technologists And Technicians
Regulated

Québec

Job title Civil Engineering Technologist And Technician
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Applied Science Technologist And Technician (civil Engineering)
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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