Job Trends Canada - Automotive Engineers

Are you an Automotive Engineer in Australia and struggling to get PR? Do not worry about the immigration procedures. Y-Axis is here to support you in all your needs.

Are you confused to decide your destination to migrate and settle along with PR? Don't think too much because Canada will be the best choice. Canada's immigration policies are easy and give scope for every individual through its Economic Class Immigration Pathways.

The automotive industry is one of the most promising sectors in Canada. It makes the country's largest manufacturing sector. Canada stands in the leading position in the development of transformative technologies.

According to a recent survey, Canada is a top ten producer of light vehicles globally. It is popularly known as the home for one of five machine-tool-die-and-mold (MTDM) makers in the world.

Currently, the automotive industry in Canada employs more than 120,000 highly skilled professionals and contributes $19 billion to the country's GDP. Automotive engineers can be well-placed in Canada in any of its most leading companies.

Various automotive companies typically employ automotive engineers, where they are involved in the research or production of automobiles. These people can also work for other supporting companies in the same industry, such as parts manufacturers.

Automotive Engineers can make a good space to work and settle in Canada along with PR. Let us now explore the job opportunities, roles, and responsibilities, salary, expertise, and skills required, various pathways to migrate to Canada as an Automotive Engineer.

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Automotive Engineer in Canada (NOC 2132)

Automotive Engineers design, research, and develop ideas for the machinery and systems related to automotive industry  related to heating, ventilating and air conditioning, power generation, transportation, processing and manufacturing. They also perform duties related to the evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.

List of companies that employ Automotive Engineer in Canada

Automotive Engineers in Canada are employed by

• Consulting firms
• Power-generating utilities
• Wide range of manufacturing
• Processing and transportation industries
• They can also be self-employed

Prevailing wages for Automotive Engineers in Canada

Automotive Engineers in Canada usually get wages ranging from $$ 26/hour and $$ 62.5/hour. If you want to know salary details, etc. follow Y-Axis employment trends. You need to know how much a Automotive Engineer earns in the particular region, etc.

Below are the prevailing wages in Canada for Automotive Engineers in Canada.

Community/Area	Wages ($/hour)
	Low	Median	High
Canada	26	40	62.5
Alberta	34	56.41	72.5
British Columbia	27.18	36.06	57.44
Manitoba	25.48	34.62	61
New Brunswick	29.06	40.87	55.29
Newfoundland and Labrador	16.5	46.15	81.73
Nova Scotia	24.64	40.87	69.74
Ontario	24.04	38.46	58.24
Prince Edward Island	20.15	30	53.33
Quebec	26.5	38.79	57.69
Saskatchewan	27.88	37.5	58

 Eligibility criteria for Automotive Engineers in Canada

You may go through the below list of eligibility criteria required

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or any related Engineering discipline
• Master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required
• Licensing approvals from a province or territory association related to professional engineers are required. This is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and practice as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).

• Engineers are eligible for registration if they have an accredited educational program and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

Roles and responsibilities of a Automotive Engineer in Canada

As a Automotive Engineer you need to perform the following duties:

• Conduct research, design, operation and test the performance of mechanisms, components and systems
• Design power plants, machines and equipment
• Analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures
• Manage and inspect the installation of mechanical systems
• Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs
• Examine mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
• Prepare contractual documents and assess tenders for industrial construction or maintenance
• Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems
• Manage and train technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates

Skills and knowledge required for a Automotive Engineer in Canada

The following skills and knowledge are usually required for an Automotive Engineer:

Skills

• Operating and Repairing Equipment, Machinery and Vehicles
• Mechanical Installing, Maintaining and Repairing
• Management
• Co-ordinating and Organizing
• Supervising
• Analysis
• Analyzing Information
• Inspecting and Testing
• Planning
• Projecting Outcomes
• Researching and Investigating
• Communication
• Advising and Consulting
• Professional Communicating
• Creative Expression
• Designing

Knowledge

• Engineering and Technology
• Design
• Engineering and Applied Technologies
• Mechanics and Machinery
• Law and Public Safety
• Public Safety and Security
• Manufacturing and Production
• Processing and Production

Job titles - Automotive Engineer in Canada

• Acoustics Engineer
• Automotive Engineer
• Design engineer - Mechanical
• Energy conservation Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Nuclear Engineer
• Engineer, Power Generation
• Fluid Mechanics Engineer
• Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC) Engineer
• Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
• Refrigeration Engineer
• Tool Engineer
• Thermal Design Engineer
• Robotics Engineer
• Piping Engineer
• Related Occupations
• Engineering Managers
• Power Engineers and Power Systems Operators
• Metallurgical and Materials Engineers
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers

Expertise required for a Automotive Engineer in Canada

Automotive Engineers need to apply for the following skill set:

• Conduct research, design, operation and test the performance of mechanisms, components and systems
• Design power plants, machines and equipment
• Analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures
• Manage and inspect the installation of mechanical systems
• Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs
• Examine mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
• Prepare contractual documents and assess tenders for industrial construction or maintenance
• Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems
• Manage and train technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates

Professional certification and licensing required for an Automotive Engineer in Canada

As an Automotive Engineer you need to get certified from a regulatory authority before starting your work. Below are the detailed list of provincial regulation requirements:

Location	Job title	Regulation	Regulatory body
Alberta	Automotive Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta
British Columbia	Automotive Engineer	Regulated	Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia
Manitoba	Automotive Engineer	Regulated	Engineers Geoscientists of Manitoba
New Brunswick	Automotive Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador	Automotive Engineer	Regulated	Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories	Automotive Engineer	Regulated	Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists
Nova Scotia	Automotive Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia
Nunavut	Automotive Engineer	Regulated	Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists
Ontario	Automotive Engineer	Regulated	Professional Engineers Ontario
Prince Edward Island	Automotive Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers of Prince Edward Island
Québec	Automotive Engineer	Regulated	Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
Saskatchewan	Automotive Engineer	Regulated	Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan
Yukon	Automotive Engineer	Regulated	Engineers of Yukon

 Job prospects Automotive Engineer in Canada

Automotive Engineers who are willing to work and settle in Canada can go through these different job prospects depending on where they are willing to work and settle in Canada.

You can explore the future job prospects of a Automotive Engineer (NOC 2132) by province and territory in the below table:

Location	Job prospects
Alberta	Fair
British Columbia	Fair
Manitoba	Good
New Brunswick	Good
Newfoundland and Labrador	Fair
Northwest Territories	Undetermined
Nova Scotia	Fair
Nunavut	Undetermined
Ontario	Fair
Prince Edward Island	Fair
Quebec	Fair
Saskatchewan	Fair
Yukon Territory	Undetermined

Labor market conditions over the next 10 years

Take a closer look at the projected labor demand and supply for this occupation over the 2019-2028 period. For more information on future job trends, go to the Canadian Occupational Projections System.

Detailed analysis for a Automotive Engineer in Canada

For Automotive Engineers, there is rise in demand for these positions from 2019-2028. These new job openings rises the expansion demand and replacement demand.

Available jobs for Automotive Engineers in Canada

There are 172 job openings in Canada

Location	Available jobs
Canada	172
Québec	129
Ontario	20
British Columbia	13
Saskatchewan	4
Newfoundland and Labrador	2
Nova Scotia	2
Alberta	1
Manitoba	1

How a Automotive Engineer can migrate to Canada?

There are huge openings for Automotive Engineers in Canada. You can apply through Canada’s Federal Skilled Worker Program or can migrate to Canada through:

• Express Entry
• Alberta PNP
• QuebecSelected Workers Program
• British Columbia PNP
• Ontario PNP
• Saskatchewan PNP
• Nova Scotia PNP
• Manitoba PNP
• Newfoundland and Labrador PNP

These are the best options for Automotive Engineers to migrate to Canada.

How to check the eligibility score to Canada for free?

Candidates willing to immigrate Canada, can check their eligibility score instantly through Y-Axis Canada skilled immigration points calculator for free.

This score check will assist the applicants in the following ways:

• Firstly, the evaluation of skill set will assist you in assessing the points for both the Express Entry CRS and theFederal Skilled Trades application.
• Secondly, it will help you to find Canada Equivalent Qualification, which will be used for professional registrations.

Candidates can permanently immigrate to Canada even if they don’t have a job offer but have a good CRS score through Canada Federal Skilled Worker Visa. On the other hand, on receiving a job offer, the candidate's score will be increased because of the additional points, which allows them to enter the country more easily through Express Entry (PNP) draws.