21311 - Computer 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
Computer Engineers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Analyze system requirements and design hardware and network architecture
- Develop microprocessors, circuit boards, and semiconductor devices
- Conduct simulations, testing, and prototype validation
- Supervise manufacturing, installation, and system deployment
- Design communication and network infrastructure systems
- Integrate hardware with software systems
- Optimize system performance and capacity
- Manage supplier and client relationships
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and system-integration projects
Employment Requirements
These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:
- A bachelor's degree in computer, 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.
- Many employers offer health benefits, pension plans, paid leave, and professional development opportunities.
Computer Engineers Salary Prospects
Community/Area
Low ($/hour)
Median ($/hour)
High ($/hour)
Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)25.96
Median ($/hour)46.43
High ($/hour)65.13
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)16.83
Median ($/hour)43.00
High ($/hour)81.73
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)32.98
Median ($/hour)42.00
High ($/hour)71.15
Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/hour)33.65
Median ($/hour)44.91
High ($/hour)57.69
Community/AreaNew Brunswick
Low ($/hour)29.71
Median ($/hour)35.00
High ($/hour)50.48
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)29.71
Median ($/hour)35.00
High ($/hour)50.48
Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)31.25
Median ($/hour)34.60
High ($/hour)48.08
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)25.96
Median ($/hour)40.87
High ($/hour)57.69
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)34.00
Median ($/hour)52.82
High ($/hour)64.62
