Ryerson University: Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science

Internationally Educated Engineers Qualification Bridging Program

This program provides participants with the opportunity to successfully complete the academic qualifications requirements for professional engineering licensure in Ontario. Participants will enter one of two streams – an advanced standing admission into the third year of one of the seven engineering programs offered at Ryerson, or a personalized academic program.
The project is also establishing an Office of Internationally Educated Engineers that will provide services including:

• Direct links with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
• Direct connections to academic programs
• Intense pre-entry to program advanced language training
• Canadian professional experience through a four-month co-op program.

Through the co-op placement, participants will gain paid engineering employment experience, develop contacts, and apply the knowledge gained in their university courses.

Contact:
Philip K. Chan, Director
Phone: 416-979-5000 ext. 6960
Email: ieeqb@ryerson.ca
Website: www.feas.ryerson.ca

Accessible Community Counselling and Employment Services (ACCES)

Engineering Connections

This project is a specialized six-week job search program to help internationally trained engineers (ITEs) bridge into employment in their field or into a related field. It includes:

• Labour market research to match labour market demand with availability of skills
• Targeted recruitment of potential project participants
• Screening and assessment (including employer review and referral services) to ensure that participants have the necessary communication and technical skills
• Language assessment to ensure applicants meet a minimum proficiency level
• Six-week training module with a focus on orientation to the engineering  profession, skills enhancement, communication, licensing, and what employers expect
• Job search and work placement support.

Contact:
Mia Toose, Project Manager
Phone: 416-443-9008 ext. 2811
Email: mtoose@accestrain.com

 

Settlement and Integration Services Organization (SISO)

Engineering Bridges

Engineering Bridges prepares internationally trained engineers for employment by bridging technical and language gaps and providing employment support, including labour market research and portfolio development. A participant’s skills and competencies are evaluated through a combination of self-assessment and formal assessment tools provided by organizations such as the Professional Engineers of Ontario and World Education Services.  Participants receive information on the licensure process and have access to paid  and unpaid work experience opportunities through existing resources such as Job Development, Employment Ontario and Career Bridge.  

Contact:
Radenka Lescesen
Phone: 905-667-7483
Email: rlescesen@siso-ham.org

Skills for Change

Engineering Your Future

The project delivers eight engineering-specific training modules building on internationally trained engineers’ former training and education, without duplicating requirements. Employment counselling and support, mentoring and job development services are also be offered. In addition, the project provides comprehensive information on the engineering field, offer individual assessments and counselling and makes appropriate referrals.

Contact:
Roland Rhooms, Manager of Programs and Services
Phone: 416-658-3101 ext. 224
Website: www.skillsforchange.org/eyf

Chinese Professionals Association of Canada (CPAC)

Mentoring for Professional Engineering Licensure

This project will help 120 international engineering graduates work toward a professional license with Professional Engineers Ontario.  Participants will receive:

• In-depth information on the application process to PEO
• Assessment of their language skills
• Language training for the engineering profession
• Training in job search strategies.

Participants will be matched with an established professional engineer for mentoring. Mentoring sessions will allow mentors and participants to identify problems, develop goals and plans, and work toward successful entry into the profession.

Contact:
Jason Yi
Phone: 416-298-7885 ext. 106
Website: www.chineseprofessionals.ca