This long-established engineering discipline deals with the designing, constructing and maintaining of the natural and man-made environment and is traditionally split into a number of subdivisions, including structural, environmental, coastal and transportation engineering. As such, the work can take place in a variety of different environments, from highway construction to coastal development.
Consulting positions in civil engineering require greater responsibility for the project as a whole, with client liaison and supervisory duties. Project manager roles entail creating, executing and revising project work plans, undertaking feasibility studies and managing day-to-day operations.
There are many training opportunities in Canada, including four-year degrees, master’s degrees and doctorates, with the largest concentration of university programmes in Ontario. A number of years’ experience in a specialized sector, such as oil and gas, is often required by employers. Pay varies greatly according to the province and the city, with salaries in Windsor in the C
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$95,000 in London, Ontario.