Understanding of working as a Mechanical Engineer (NOC 2132) in Ontario

[Lotus_01]

Hi everyone!

I am an OINP applicant and I was asked to submit an intent letter, specifically asking me to explain my understanding of working as a Mechanical Engineer in Ontario.

I have prepared a letter like I am aware of P.Eng and EIT (Although not fully aware of how these works, being an outland applicant) and I would pursue those if there is a requirement after landing. Also I mentioned a little about the Mechanical industries in Ontario and the opportunities that I would have being a Design Engineer. Is there anything else that I could add? How would you address this question?

Appreciate your views. Thanks

 

[mf4361]

Heavy manufacturing is a big part of Ontario industries. Car industry (Cambridge, Woodstock, Guelph), Aerospace (Toronto, Oakville), Train (Thunder Bay [Bombardier, sigh]) are all big famous companies that hires many mechanical engineers. Plus lots of smaller manufacturing and industries around Toronto and SW Ont.

Basically, when you graduate as engineer, you register with PEO as EIT. Then work 4 years, take an exam, and get licensed as P.Eng. If you already have membership in other jurisdiction, you may be able to get membership transfer or exemption of work experiences. But for engineers outside Canada, you will need at least 1 year in Canadian work experiences and pass the professional exam.

 

[jes_ON]

You could also indicate awareness/interest in bridge training programs for internationally trained engineers -
http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/working/OI_HOW_WORK_ENGINEER.html

 

[Lotus_01]

Heavy manufacturing is a big part of Ontario industries. Car industry (Cambridge, Woodstock, Guelph), Aerospace (Toronto, Oakville), Train (Thunder Bay [Bombardier, sigh]) are all big famous companies that hires many mechanical engineers. Plus lots of smaller manufacturing and industries around Toronto and SW Ont.

Basically, when you graduate as engineer, you register with PEO as EIT. Then work 4 years, take an exam, and get licensed as P.Eng. If you already have membership in other jurisdiction, you may be able to get membership transfer or exemption of work experiences. But for engineers outside Canada, you will need at least 1 year in Canadian work experiences and pass the professional exam.

Thank you mf4361! You gave me an outlook of places where should I find jobs when I land And thank you for the clarity on the licensing part.

You could also indicate awareness/interest in bridge training programs for internationally trained engineers -
http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/working/OI_HOW_WORK_ENGINEER.html

Thank you jes_ON. I will mention about the bridge training programs as well.