Ontario Bridge Training

Accessible Community Counselling and Employment Services (ACCES)

This program helps internationally trained engineers learn about the engineering labour market and the licensure process in Ontario. Participants study effective job search strategies, workplace communication and employer expectations. In addition, the program provides workshops on project management, software for engineers and Canadian Engineering Codes.

Accessible Community Counselling and Employment Services (ACCES)

This program helps internationally trained engineers who are seeking employment in the program management field. The program includes academic training on the Fundamentals of Project management with an overview of the Canadian project management environment, project management essentials and Microsoft Project software. Participants will also have access to post-employment/workplace supports that will address employment specific needs related to language development.

Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Phone: (416) 675-6622 ext. 4162
E-mail: ite@humber.ca
Website: www.appliedtechnology.humber.ca/ite   
Location: Toronto

This program assists internationally trained civil and electrical engineers prepare for employment in their professions with a part-time program over two semesters. Training is provided in sector-specific skills such as AutoCAD, Solidworks, PLCs, MS-Project, Engineering Codes & Standards and Workplace Safety.Participants can also access assessment and advising services, mentorship opportunities, job development and job search supports.

Skills for Change

Phone: (416) 658-3101 ext. 213 or ext.294
E-mail: http://www.skillsforchange.org/eyf/contact-us
Website: http://www.skillsforchange.org/eyf
Location: Toronto

This program helps internationally trained engineers and engineering technologists/technicians obtain employment in their field. Participants receive training in computer skills and occupation-specific language. They also receive help in navigating the licensure process, mentorship and work experience opportunities and employment services.

Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OPSE)

Phone: (416) 223-9961
Website:  http://www.ospe.on.ca
E-mail: lweissling@ospe.on.ca
Location: Toronto

This program helps internationally trained engineers seeking licensure in Ontario to prepare for the Professional Practice Examination. Participants learn about the role and context of exam writing in Canada as well as legal and ethical practices in the workplace. Participants will also be prepared with the technical information needed to pass the exam.

Internationally Educated Engineers Qualification Bridging Program Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science, Ryerson University

This program helps internationally trained engineers complete the academic requirements for professional engineering licensing in Ontario. Program participants review and update technical knowledge, learn the English technical terminology, learn about Canadian economic principles, engineering law and ethics and take courses from accredited engineering undergraduate programs.

Participants also have access to a four-month co-op work term. This co-op placement provides engineering employment experience and also helps participants develop contacts and apply the knowledge gained in their university courses.

University of Toronto

Website: learn.utoronto.ca/courses-programs/business-professionals/courses/engineering
E-mail: learn@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-978-2400, Press 2
Location: Toronto

This program helps internationally trained engineers get the training needed to get licensed and employed as professional engineers in Ontario. 

This program offers engineering-specific language training, workplace culture and communication training, technical engineering courses and preparation to write the Professional Practice Examination (PPE). Participants are also provided with the opportunity to obtain Canadian work experience through mentoring, job shadowing, internships or work placement.

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Contact: Nicole Pereira, Sr. Project Coordinator
Phone: (416) 661-6600 ext. 5567
E-mail: npereira@trca.on.ca
Website: http://trca.on.ca/get-involved/volunteer/professional-access-and-integration-enhancement.dot
Location: Toronto

The program helps internationally trained environmental engineers and geoscientists get licensed and employed in their field. Participants are provided with technical training, as well as occupation-specific language and Workplace Communication and Culture training. Employment counselling and individual support is also provided.

Participants also complete a 12-month paid work placement with environmental industry employers and take the Professional Practice Exams to fulfill the requirements to become licensed as Professional Engineers and Professional Geoscientists with Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) and the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO) respectively.