To work in an accounting-related profession in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

Employment as a senior manager in construction, transportation, production, and utilities may additionally require several years of related work experience. 

Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities

To work as 'Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers' and 'Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians' in B.C., you may need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program.
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Telecommunication carriers managers

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To practice as an engineering manager in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Engineering managers

Computer and information systems managers

Oceanographers

Other professional occupations in physical sciences

To work as an urban and land use planner in B.C., you may choose to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification. Eligibility is achieved through signing up with the Canada Green Building Council.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a professional planner in B.C., you must register with the Planning Institute of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through completion of a degree from an accredited planning school, 2 years of practical work experience, 1 year of professional mentorship, and successful completion of a professional examination and ethics course.

Urban and land use planners

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To practice as a mechanical engineer in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Mechanical engineers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as an electrical engineer in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Electrical and electronics engineers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a chemical engineer in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Chemical engineers

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To practice as an industrial and manufacturing engineer in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Industrial and manufacturing engineers

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To practice as a metallurgical and materials engineer in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Metallurgical and materials engineers

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To practice as a mining engineer in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Mining engineers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as an geological engineer in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Geological engineers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a petroleum engineer in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Petroleum engineers

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To practice as an engineer in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Other professional engineers

Industrial designers

To work as a manager in transport operations in B.C., you may choose to become certified as an operator of a particular mode of transportation through Transport Canada. The modes of transportation you may become certified in include, but are not limited to, commercial pilot, vessel master, or truck driver. 

Managers in transportation operations

Manufacturing managers

This instructional program class comprises any program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. These programs include courses in undifferentiated and individualized programs in engineering.

Engineering, general

Science managers

Engineering Master's Degrees

Engineering Bachelor's Degrees

Senior managers in construction, transportation, production and utilities plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through middle managers, the overall operations of goods production, utility, transportation and construction companies. They formulate policies which establish the direction to be taken by these companies, either alone or in conjunction with other members of a board of directors. They work in establishments throughout the following industries: fishing, forestry, logging and agriculture; mining, oil and gas extraction; construction; transportation and warehousing; printing; manufacturing; and utilities or they may own and operate their own business.

Telecommunication carriers managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a telecommunications establishment, department or facility. They are employed by wired, wireless, satellite and other telecommunications carriers.

Engineering managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of an engineering department, service or firm. They are employed by a wide range of private sector and government establishments and by consulting engineering and scientific research companies.

Computer and information systems managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of organizations that analyze, design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.

Professionals in other physical sciences occupations conduct theoretical and applied research in fields of physical science. Metallurgists, soil scientists and physical scientists and researchers are included in this unit group. They are employed by governments, educational institutions and a wide range of industrial establishments.

Urban and land use planners develop plans and recommend policies for managing land use, physical facilities and associated services for urban and rural areas and remote regions. They are employed by all levels of government, land developers, engineering and other consulting companies, or may work as private consultants.

Mechanical engineers research, design and develop machinery and systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning, power generation, transportation, processing and manufacturing. They also perform duties related to the evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems. They are employed by consulting firms, by power-generating utilities and in a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries, or they may be self-employed.

Electrical and electronics engineers design, plan, research, evaluate and test electrical and electronic equipment and systems. They are employed by electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, and by a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries and government.

Chemical engineers research, design, and develop chemical processes and equipment, oversee the operation and maintenance of industrial chemical, plastics, pharmaceutical, resource, pulp and paper, and food processing plants and perform duties related to chemical quality control, environmental protection and biochemical or biotechnical engineering. They are employed in a wide range of manufacturing and processing industries, consulting firms, government, research and educational institutions.

Industrial and manufacturing engineers conduct studies, and develop and supervise programs to achieve the best use of equipment, human resources, technology, materials and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity. They are employed in consulting firms, manufacturing and processing companies, in government, financial, health care and other institutions, or they may be self-employed.

Metallurgical and materials engineers conduct studies of the properties and characteristics of metals and other non-metallic materials and plan, design and develop machinery and processes to concentrate, extract, refine and process metals, alloys and other materials such as ceramics, semiconductors and composite materials. They are employed in consulting engineering firms, mining, metal processing and manufacturing companies, and in government, research and educational institutions.

Mining engineers plan, design, organize and supervise the development of mines, mine facilities, systems and equipment; and prepare and supervise the extraction of metallic or non-metallic minerals and ores from underground or surface mines. They are employed by mining companies, consulting engineering companies, manufacturers, government and in educational and research institutions.

Geological engineers conduct geological and geotechnical studies to assess suitability of locations for civil engineering, mining and oil and gas projects; and plan, design, develop and supervise programs of geological data acquisition and analysis and the preparation of geological engineering reports and recommendations. They are employed in consulting engineering companies, electrical utilities, mining and petroleum companies and in government and research and educational institutions.

Petroleum engineers conduct studies for the exploration, development and extraction of oil and gas deposits; and plan, design, develop and supervise projects for the drilling, completion, testing and re-working of oil and gas wells. They are employed by petroleum producing companies, consulting companies, well logging or testing companies, government, and research and educational institutions.

Other professional engineers include agricultural and bioresource engineers, biomedical engineers, engineering physicists and engineering scientists, marine and naval engineers, textile engineers and other specialized engineering occupations.

Industrial designers conceptualize and produce designs for manufactured products. They are employed by manufacturing industries and private design firms or they may be self-employed.

Manufacturing managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a manufacturing establishment or of a production department within a manufacturing establishment, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager. They are employed by manufacturing companies.

Engineering Physics Diplomas

University Transfer Engineering

The Bachelor of Applied Science Degree: Engineering Science Second Degree is for students who have already completed a previous degree in mathematics, physics, computing science, or a related discipline. Upon gaining admission to SFU as a non-degree student, you can apply directly to the School of Engineering Science. Areas you'll study can include microelectronics, computer engineering, robotics, biomedical engineering, multimedia, systems or telecommunications. Completion of the program can lead you to a career in the engineering field. 

Engineering Science Second Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Degree

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Science focuses on solving problems with advanced solutions, from electronics to robotics to medical devices. You will bring your technical skills from the classroom to your mandatory co-op work experience, gaining industry experience. By third year, you will specialize in one of five main options: biomedical engineering, computering engineering, electronics engineering, engineering physics, or systems engineering. Upon graduation, you'll have gained entrepreneurial skills, an orientation to new technologies, and will be prepared to enter the engineering field.

Engineering Science: Bachelor of Applied Science Degree

The Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Engineering foundation year prepares you with a strong knowledge base from which to build a solid and rewarding academic and professional career. Along with other first-year engineering students, you’ll take courses in math, chemistry, physics and communication to gain the fundamental knowledge you need to succeed as an engineer. You'll take two engineering classes where you’ll learn how to use your problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to solve real-world problems and challenges. Weekly design studios allow you to apply the knowledge you are using in your other core classes to work on engineering design projects, before applying to your specialization for the rest of your studies.

Engineering: Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (UBCV)

The Bachelor of Engineering Degree provides a variety of general engineering courses and declare a program specialization before entering your second year. Before finishing your degree, you'll complete a mandatory co-op placement to prepare for the workforce. 

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