How to apply for an Canadian Engineering License

Written by Julie McMahon. Posted in BC Jobs, BC Labour Market, Canadian Jobs, Canadina Workfoce, Federal Skilled Workers Program, Foreign Credential Recognition

Applying for Professional Engineer Certification

The process of receiving the Professional Engineer certification can take over a year. Application details, as well as specific document requirements, vary from province to province. However, all successful applications must satisfy requirements in the following five fields:

• Academic Assessment;
• Work Experience and References Assessment;
• Language Competency Assessment;
• Character Assessment ; and
• Professional Practice Examination

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Canadian Immigrant Top 25 (7 from BC!)

Written by Julie McMahon. Posted in Canadian Experience, Canadina Workfoce, New Immigrant

Nelson Bennett Wed May 30, 2012 10:00am PST

Seven British Columbians have been named to Canadian Immigrant magazine’s fourth annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrants awards list.

Sponsored by RBC, the annual people’s choice award celebrates the achievements of newcomers to Canada, many of whom are businessmen and women. B.C. residents named to the 2012 list are:

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Empowering a Changing Workforce (the Case of SaskPower)

Written by Julie McMahon. Posted in Canadina Workfoce

Strong Interest Inventory is making strides in helping Canadian Employers transition their current workforce by empowering individuals to make sound choices.

SaskPower’s advanced metering infrastructure project is a technology upgrade on a massive scale. By 2014, the project will see half a million “smart meters” installed throughout Saskatchewan, replacing the familiar mechanical meters on homes and buildings.

The new meters will also replace another familiar sight: the door-to-door meter reader. But thanks to an innovative career management program that includes assessing career interests, the Regina-based public utility is easing a tough transition by helping meter readers find new employment opportunities.

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