Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians design, develop, test, produce and operate electrical and electronic equipment and systems.
NOC Code: 2241
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians design, develop, test, produce and operate electrical and electronic equipment and systems. You may work for electrical power and communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, government, or for many other types of companies. You may also be self-employed and provide your services on a contract basis. Technologists have more responsibility than technicians.
Generally, electrical and electronics engineering technologists:
As a technician, you may:
Source: HRSDC
This job requires: College or University
This job requires 0 - 2 years of work experience.
As an electrical or electronics engineering technologist or technician, you need to:
Source: Essential Skills
You need to communicate in person, on the phone and in writing with clients, suppliers and team members. Your team can include engineers, contractors and consultants.
Job opportunities for electrical and electronics technologists and technicians are increasing because many industries use electronic products and systems. Key sectors are power generation, transmission and distribution; telecommunications; computer and electrical equipment manufacturing.
The demand for workers in this field depends on how the manufacturing sector is doing as almost one-third of all technologists and technicians work in this industry.
The work prospects for this job are: GOOD
The average hourly wage for this job is: C$31.19/hour.
These links will give you a list of related educational programs or where you can search for them. There may be other schools that have similar programs, such as private career colleges. You may be able to get advanced standing.
Here is a list of some bridging programs. These programs can help you assess your education and skills, get practical training or improve your language skills so that you can work in your field.
Here is a list of some language training programs, such as Enhanced Language Training (ELT) and Occupation Specific Language Training (OSLT).
Many college and bridging programs in this field include co-operative (co-op) work experience.
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