Job requirements Mechanical Engineering Design Technologist in Canada
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Find out what you typically need to work as a mechanical engineering design technologist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of a two- or three-year college program in mechanical engineering technology is usually required for mechanical engineering technologists.
  • Completion of a one- or two-year college program in mechanical engineering technology is usually required for mechanical engineering technicians.
  • Certification in mechanical 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 is required to use the title Professional Technologist.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification and/or license from a regulatory authority (or become registered as an apprentice) before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification and/or licensing process.

Get your foreign credentials recognized in Canada

If you are a newcomer and want to work in a regulated job, you must have your training, education or work experience from another country assessed. This shows if your qualifications are recognized in Canada. This process is called foreign credential recognition.

The steps to get a license or certification are different in each province or territory. You will need to contact the regulatory authority where you want to work to learn what to do.

Did you know?

Getting your qualifications recognized and obtaining a professional license or certification in Canada can take time, money, and effort. If you need help, you can:

Alberta

Job title Professional Technologists (Industrial Engineering); Professional Technologists (Mechanical Engineering)
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Applied Science Technologist (Mechanical)
Regulated
Job title Marine Mechanical Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Manitoba

Job title Mechanical Engineering Technologists And Technicians
Regulated

New Brunswick

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

Nova Scotia

Job title Mechanical Engineering Technologists And Technicians
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Certified Mechanical Engineering Technologists And Technicians
Regulated
Job title Mould Designer
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades Ontario

Prince Edward Island

Job title Mechanical Engineering Technician And Technologist
Regulated

Québec

Job title Mechanical Engineering Technologist And Technician
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Applied Science Technologist And Technician (mechanical 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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