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  1. wfrancis

    CSA CEC Online training

    Hello all, A relatively new Canadian immigrant here trying to get back into electrical engineering work. But as an electrical engineer, I know the importance of having a good grasp/understanding of codes and standards. However, since we don't use CEC in my country, I am thinking of registering...
  2. wfrancis

    Can a Foreign Degree Holder with Int'l Experience in Trade Job become a Journeyman In Canada?

    @crshears You just addressed my fears - over qualification and getting a placement. I truly appreciate your suggestions. I just did a little search for what's required to be a power grid operator and not much came up. Pardon my naivety, are you saying a degree holder stand a better chance of...
  3. wfrancis

    Can a Foreign Degree Holder with Int'l Experience in Trade Job become a Journeyman In Canada?

    Apologies David, The degree is in electrical engineering; The trade is Electrician (reading line diagrams, Installing lighting fixtures in buildings, conduits, electric pumps etc)
  4. wfrancis

    Can a Foreign Degree Holder with Int'l Experience in Trade Job become a Journeyman In Canada?

    Hello all, For those that are familiar with Canadian rules, Can a Foreign Degree Holder with Int'l Experience in a Trade become a Journeyman In Canada? I know there is typically a 4-year apprentice training route. But that is typically for those with just high school education or at best diploma...
  5. wfrancis

    Considering a New Electrical Career Path For New Immigrant in Canada

    Thanks everyone for your thoughtful suggestions. moltenmetal, you are right about familiarity with codes being the basic necessity. But I suspect lacajun was looking at the issue from the perspective of immigrants as I stated. I have always wanted to get the CEC codes. This makes it even more...
  6. wfrancis

    Considering a New Electrical Career Path For New Immigrant in Canada

    Thanks for that well-informed response moltenmetal. I certainly am not under any illusion of bed of roses in Canada. I am fully aware of the challenging times over there. But can you please enlighten me a bit more on the issue of skills that you talked about. I know soft skills are crucial (like...
  7. wfrancis

    Considering a New Electrical Career Path For New Immigrant in Canada

    Hello all, I need your suggestions for my dilemma. In a couple of weeks, I will land in the Province of Saskatchewan Canada as a new PR immigrant (Saskatchewan is the provincial government that nominated me and made my immigration dream a reality. So morally and legally, that's where I have to...

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