Job requirements Network Test Engineer in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a network test engineer in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (NOC 21311).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Computer engineers require a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical or electronics engineering, engineering physics or computer science.
  • A master's or doctoral degree 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, three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

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 Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Computer Engineer
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)
Regulated

Newfoundland and Labrador

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)
Regulated

Northwest Territories

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Engineers Nova Scotia

Nunavut

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)
Regulated

Prince Edward Island

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)
Regulated

Québec

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)
Regulated

Yukon

Job title Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers And Designers)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Engineers of Yukon

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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