21310 - Electrical and Electronics 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
2131 - Electrical, electronics, and computer engineers.
Main Duties
Electrical and Electronics Engineers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Design and analyze power-generation and distribution networks
- Develop electrical circuits, components, and control systems
- Prepare project specifications and cost estimates
- Simulate micro- and nano-electronic devices
- Supervise system installation and commissioning
- Develop operating and maintenance standards
- Investigate electrical failures
- Evaluate tenders and prepare contracts
- Supervise technicians and engineering teams
Employment Requirements
These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:
- A bachelor's degree in electrical or electronics engineering 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 work experience is required.
- Passing provincial professional-practice examinations is required.
- LEED certification may be required by some employers.
- Many employers offer health benefits, pension plans, paid leave, and career development opportunities.
Electrical and Electronics Engineers Salary Prospects
Community/Area
Low ($/hour)
Median ($/hour)
High ($/hour)
Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)28.85
Median ($/hour)43.27
High ($/hour)69.23
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)36.92
Median ($/hour)48.08
High ($/hour)69.23
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)28.85
Median ($/hour)39.96
High ($/hour)57.69
Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/hour)26.00
Median ($/hour)52.45
High ($/hour)65.64
Community/AreaNew Brunswick
Low ($/hour)26.00
Median ($/hour)48.08
High ($/hour)62.00
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)32.69
Median ($/hour)51.53
High ($/hour)74.04
Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)31.79
Median ($/hour)43.27
High ($/hour)57.69
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)28.85
Median ($/hour)43.27
High ($/hour)71.43
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)28.67
Median ($/hour)42.50
High ($/hour)65.93
Community/AreaSaskatchewan
Low ($/hour)30.29
Median ($/hour)54.00
High ($/hour)76.92
