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21300 - Civil Engineers

Broad Occupation Category

2 - Natural and applied sciences and related occupations.

TEER

1 - Occupations usually require a university degree.

Major Group

21 - Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences.

Sub-major Group

213 - Professional occupations in engineering.

Minor Group

2130 - Civil and mechanical engineers.

Main Duties

Civil Engineers perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Consult with clients and engineering teams to define project needs
  • Plan and design buildings, bridges, roads, dams, and water systems
  • Prepare construction specifications and tender documents
  • Review survey and civil-design data
  • Conduct site inspections and field services
  • Ensure compliance with building codes and regulations
  • Perform feasibility and environmental-impact studies
  • Supervise technologists, technicians, and junior engineers
  • Approve designs, cost estimates, and schedules

Employment Requirements

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

  • A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related discipline is required.
  • A master's or doctoral degree may be required for advanced or research roles.
  • Eligibility for licensing as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) is required.
  • Completion of supervised Canadian engineering experience is required.
  • Passing provincial professional-practice exams is required.
  • LEED certification may be required by some employers.
  • Many employers offer health benefits, pension contributions, paid leave, and career development support.

Civil Engineers Salary Prospects

Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)27.55
Median ($/hour)43.00
High ($/hour)67.18
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)29.81
Median ($/hour)47.07
High ($/hour)75.00
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)27.44
Median ($/hour)43.75
High ($/hour)78.97
Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/hour)26.44
Median ($/hour)40.00
High ($/hour)63.22
Community/AreaNew Brunswick
Low ($/hour)25.50
Median ($/hour)37.50
High ($/hour)52.88
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)22.00
Median ($/hour)39.81
High ($/hour)67.31
Community/AreaNorthwest Territories
Low ($/hour)34.16
Median ($/hour)52.88
High ($/hour)66.09
Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)27.09
Median ($/hour)38.06
High ($/hour)52.25
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)26.67
Median ($/hour)39.75
High ($/hour)65.93
Community/AreaPrince Edward Island
Low ($/hour)23.33
Median ($/hour)34.87
High ($/hour)41.37
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)28.21
Median ($/hour)42.00
High ($/hour)60.00
Community/AreaSaskatchewan
Low ($/hour)25.75
Median ($/hour)48.08
High ($/hour)68.75
Community/AreaYukon
Low ($/hour)34.47
Median ($/hour)46.09
High ($/hour)62.03

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