Engineering is concerned with the application of scientific and mathematical theories in order to create designs, to build structures and to arrive at solutions to technical problems. This wide area of employment offers many different job types, including civil engineer, electrical engineer, chemical engineer and mechanical engineer, and those following a career in this field would need to specialize from the outset.
A diploma is usually the minimum requirement, and several years’ experience in the chosen specialized sector is often demanded by employers. More senior positions such as project manager will require excellent management and organizational skills in order to oversee projects and set goals for the project team.
Engineering salaries reflect the level of expertise and responsibility of the individual engineer. Many civil engineers start on C
$50,000, which could rise in time to between C
$72,000 and C
$76,000 in Toronto and Vancouver or even be as high as C
$100,000 in Winnipeg. Managerial roles often offer salaries in excess of C
$120,000, with the lowest-paying positions being in Quebec.