I was a Civil Engineer(Structure) in China and arrived in Canada in December 1999. I got my first offer in Appril to be an Construction Estimator and Supersivor. Up to now, I have change my job for 3 times. To be a civil engineer, don't be worrying too much. As i know, lots of company can't hire enough qualified persons cz it is booming time for construction. There are about 15 positions in Canada for civil engineering: 1, Project Manager 2, Site Superintendent 3, Project manager Assistant 4, Coordinator 5, Designer 6, CAD 7, Estimator 8, Inspector 9, Soil Engineer 10, Survey 11, Soil Analyst and explorer 12, Material Salesperson 13, Contractor Admin. 14. Construction foreman, 15, Construction Labor And so on.
As my experience, we are good at reading and poor in english, 3,4,6,7,9,10,11 is suitable to us. But if you are strong, try 15. Labour pay is high, average $25/hour or more. You could learn from the job site.
As my experience, we are good at reading and poor in english, 3,4,6,7,9,10,11 is suitable to us. But if you are strong, try 15. Labour pay is high, average $25/hour or more. You could learn from the job site.