Engineering Connections is designed to support internationally trained engineering professionals to succeed in the Canadian labour market. The program is delivered in partnership with Humber Polytechnic and Seneca Polytechnic and provides participants with important insights into Canadian workplace culture, engineering codes and standards, the Canadian project management environment, and professional licensing in Ontario.

TWO PROGRAM STREAMS:

Workplace Essentials for Engineers – (WEE)

Labour Market Access – (LMA)

To be eligible for the program, clients must reside in Ontario (GTA or proximity) and meet the required immigration and residency status. Please see the program’s full eligibility criteria for details.

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Program Components

  • Introduction to Engineering Codes and Standards, as well as Health and Safety Codes
  • Introduction to project management, estimation, and contracting.
  • Seminars on Professional Engineers Ontario (P. Eng) licensing process
  • Access to IBM SkillsBuild learning platform
  • Employment preparation and job search support, including resume writing, interview preparation, social media, and cold calling
  • Gain insight into the hidden job market and labour market research
  • Canadian workplace culture and communication training
  • Referrals to job openings and connections to employers
  • Invitations to attend professional engineering events
  • One-on-one coaching and job retention support (as needed)


Program funder:  Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Program Benefits

  • Effective job search strategies, including market research techniques, resume development, interview skills, and targeting your job search to companies that require your specific skills and experience
  • Referrals to job openings and connections to employers
  • Access to mentors who are professionals in your field
  • Referrals to Speed Mentoring® and The Mentoring Partnership™
  • Invitations to attend recruitment and networking events
  • High employment success rate

Companies we work with:

  • EllisDon
  • Mobilinx
  • Crosslinx Transit Solutions
  • Hatch
  • Metrolinx
  • Jacobs
  • Mosaic Transit Group
  • Dragados
  • Aquafor Beech Ltd.
  • RVA
  • Aecon
  • And more
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Program Eligibility

  • Internationally trained Engineering professionals
  • Permanent Resident or Conventional Refugee status in Canada
  • Language requirements: CLB 5-6 for Workplace Essentials for Engineers stream, CLB 6-7 for Labour Market Access stream
  • Must reside in GTA or in proximity
  • Recent and relevant engineering experience outside Canada

Program Dates

  • September 8 2025 – October 17, 2025
  • September 15 2025 – October 24, 2025
  • October 27 2025 – December 05, 2025
  • November 03 2025 – December 12, 2025
  • November 10 2025 – December 19, 2025
  • January 19 2026 – February 27, 2026
  • January 26 2026 – March 06, 2026
  • February 09 2026 – March 20, 2026

Program Fees

There are no program fees.

Advisory Committee

  • Jose Garcia, GarCan Technologies, Principle
  • Katerina Belazelkoska, TMU, Program Manager, Gateway for Internationally Trained Professionals
  • Monique Gordon, MOBILINX, HR Manager
  • Patience Adamu, AECON, Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
  • Daniel Cheoreanu, CERATIZIT of Canada,   Territory Manager \ Cutting Tools
  • Marilynn Greenidge, S & C ELECTRIC, Senior Human Resources Business Partner
  • Mahmoud Aablue, Rogers, Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager
  • Varni Tayalan, Mosaic Transit Group, Community Relations Specialist
  • Nathalie Boutros, AECOM, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
  • Nonso Azike, City of Brantford, Project Manager
  • Budhi Kharel,  MTO, Foundations/Civil Engineer
  • Abdulaziz Mohammed, Regional Municipality of Durham, Project Engineer
  • Vera Ivetic, MOBILINX, Labour Relations & Community Benefits Liaison Representative

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