Engineering and Architecture-Related Occupations

In New Brunswick, engineering is a profession with two regulated occupations, including professional engineers and engineering technologists/technicians. Differences between the occupations include educational and training requirements, and scope of practice. The occupations also operate under separate legislations.

Engineers

Engineers design materials, structures, and systems by applying scientific knowledge and mathematics.

Engineering technologists and technicians

Certified engineering technologists typically come from an applied science or engineering background and have graduated from a certificate, diploma, or degree program.

Architects

Architects conceptualize, plan, and develop designs for the construction and renovation of commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. They are employed by architectural firms, private corporations, and governments, or they may be self-employed. (Source: Working in Canada)

Additional Resources

• Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick
• Engineers Canada
• New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists
• Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists
• Canadian Technology Immigration Network (CTIN)
• Technology Registrations Canada
• Architects’ Association of New Brunswick
• Canadian Architectural Certification Board
• National Architectural Accrediting Board
• Royal Architectural Institute of Canada