How to Immigrate to Canada from India as Civil Engineer {2024} - Civil Engineering jobs in Canada

With ever-expanding cities and infrastructure, there is a shortage of thousands of civil engineers in Canada.

Thousands of licensed skilled foreign engineers immigrate to Canada. 

with around 12% of Licensed Engineers coming from India.

They work in various fields such as civil, mechanical, electrical and manufacturing sectors.

A labour market study conducted by Engineers Canada emphasized the requirement for more engineers including civil engineers too.

This article highlights the demand for civil engineers in Canada and the requirements for Indians to immigrate to Canada as civil engineers.

Top Engineering Jobs in Canada.

Top 6 engineering jobs in Canada that are in demand:

• Software engineers

• Electrical engineers

• Mechanical engineers

• Civil engineers

• Biomedical engineers

• Petroleum engineers

Job Titles for Civil Engineers in Canada

Civil Engineers can find a job and work in Canada under various job titles. Below is the list of job titles that fall under various Canada Immigration national occupational classification (NOC) categories: 

Geomatics Engineers, Transportation Engineers, Hydraulics Engineers, Surveying Engineers, Geodetic Engineers, Construction Projects Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Highway Engineers, Public Works Engineers, Traffic Engineers, Water Management Engineers, Municipal Engineers, Construction Engineers, Bridge Engineers, Sanitation Engineers, and Structural Engineers. 

How Civil Engineers can migrate to Canada from India?

There are 2 prominent ways for civil engineers to migrate to Canada from India. They are:

1. Express Entry(EE)

2. Provincial Nomination Program(PNP)

Note: Express Entry candidates can also apply through the PNP program

1. Express Entry (EE):

Canada's government introduced the Express Entry system to fast-track the Canadian immigration process. 

This system has 3 economic immigration programs like Federal Skilled Worker Program(FSW), the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Canadian Experience Class(CEC) program under which you can immigrate to Canada within 6 to 12 months.

Candidates willing to migrate to Canada must first check their eligibility to apply using the Canada 67 points calculator. If you have scored 67 or above on this 100 points-based system. 

Then create an express entry profile online and provide the required information and documents.

Express Entry system allots points to your profile based on factors like age, education, work experience, and language on Canada CRS points-based system. 

Your profile is weighted against others in the system. If your profile is score above average CRS cut-off score you are invited to apply for PR in the express entry draw conducted every 2 weeks.

Points are awarded in the CRS system based on the following factors:

1. Age

2. CLB Language Skills (English & French)

3. Level of Education (In & Outside Canada)

4. Work Experience (In & Outside Canada)

5. Arranged Employment

6. Provincial Nomination Achieved

7. Siblings Living in Canada as Permanent Residents / Citizens

8. Spouse’s Profile (If Married)

Provincial Nominee Program(PNP):

Canada Immigration provides many streams for civil engineers within each province and territory of Canada to apply for Canada PR

Below are the list of Provinces and their respective PNP streams open to civil engineers to apply.

What is the National Occupation Code (NOC) for civil engineers?

The National Occupation Code(NOC) for civil engineers is 2132.

Qualifications required to Immigrate to Canada as a civil engineer

A candidate must have the following qualifications to migrate to Canada from India as a Civil Engineer.

1. Bachelor's degree/Master's degree in civil engineering from an Indian college/university.

2. Licensing by a territorial or provincial association of professional engineers.

How to start a Civil Engineer Career in Canada?

• Enroll in a 4-year accredited undergraduate civil engineering program in Canada.

• During this program, you will learn about mapping, surveying, drawing skills, material properties, and environmental science.

• After completing your undergraduate degree, you can work as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT).

• After gaining the required work experience and passing a professional exam, you will receive your professional engineering designation.

Top 10 Best Universities in Canada to Pursue for Civil Engineering.

Below is a list of the top 10 best universities in Canada that offer civil engineering programs.

1. University of Waterloo

2. University of Toronto

3. McGill University

4. University of British Columbia

5. University of Alberta

6. Dalhousie University

7. Concordia University of Montreal

8. Western University

9. University of Calgary

10. Queen’s University