Engineering Connections

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 – ELT (WEE)

Labour Market Access – Job Search (LMA)

To be eligible for the program, clients must reside in Ontario (GTA and proximity) and hold valid Permanent Residence status, etc. in Canada. See program full eligibility criteria for details.

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Program Components

6 week program
Academic training from a recognized educational institution on topics such as Engineering Codes and Standards, Health and Safety, Project Management
Employment preparation and job search support, including various job search tools
One-to-one support from an Employment Consultant who is knowledgeable about the sector
Business and workplace communication training in a Canadian context

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

Program Benefits

Referrals to Speed Mentoring® and The Mentoring Partnership™
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
Invitations to attend recruitment and networking events
High employment success rate

Companies we work with:

- - EllisDon
  - Crosslinx Transit Solutions
  - Hatch
  - Metrolinx
  - Jacobs
  - Mosaic Transit Group
  - Dragados
  - Aquafor Beech Ltd.
  - RVA
  - Aecon

Program Eligibility

- - CLB 7 or higher preferred (for ELT, CLB 5/6)
  - Post-secondary education in Engineering from outside Canada
  - Permanent Residence, Convention Refugee
  - Minimum 1 year of experience in the engineering field from outside Canada
  - Must reside in Ontario (GTA or proximity)

Program Dates

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North York

- - Apr 14 – May 23, 2025 1 (LMA)
  - Jun 02 – Jul 11, 2025 2 (LMA)
  - Jul 21 – Aug 29, 2025 3 (LMA)
  - Sep 08 – Oct 17, 2025 4 (WEE)
  - Oct 27 – Dec 05, 2025 5 (LMA)
  - Jan 19 – Feb 27, 2026 6 (LMA)

Mississauga

- - - - Apr 14 – May 23, 2025 7 (WEE)
        May 26 – Jul 04, 2025 8 (LMA)
        Jul 14– Aug 22, 2025 9 (LMA)
        Sep 08 – Oct 17, 2025 10 (LMA)
        Nov 03 – Dec 12, 2025 11 (LMA)
        Jan 26 – Mar 06, 2026 12 (LMA)

Markham

- - Apr 21 – May 30, 2025 13 (LMA)
  - Jun 09 – Jul 18, 2025 14 (LMA)
  - Jul 28 – Sep 05, 2025 15 (LMA)
  - Sep 15 – Oct 24, 2025 16 (LMA)
  - Nov 10 – Dec 19, 2025 17 (LMA)
  - Feb 09 – Mar 20, 2026 18 (WEE)

Advisory Committee

- - Wael Ramadan Al-Jerashy, Professor of Project Management & Strategy at Pilon School of Business and Past President, Lakeshore Chapter of PMI
  - Jose Garcia, Program Manager, The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University
  - Kiddy Mengesha, Director – Office of Project Management/Privacy Officer, Evergreen Brickworks
  - Camille Bonner, Talent Acquisition Manager, Maple Reinders
  - Ayesha Singh, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, EllisDon Corporation
  - Tom Bournakas, President, CQ Search Group Ltd.
  - Marilynn Greenidge, HR Generalist, Temspec Inc.
  - Patience Adamu, Manager, Employee Experience, AECON
  - Monique Gordon, HR Business Partner, Crosslinx Transit Solutions
  - Reinaldo James, AECON