22300 – Civil engineering technologists and technicians
TEER 2Occupations usually requiring a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2 years or more, or supervisory occupations
Lead statement
Civil engineering technologists provide technical support and services to scientists, engineers and other professionals.
Main duties
- Develop conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs and drawings from preliminary concepts and sketches
- Prepare construction specifications, cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports
- Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections or technical investigations of topography, soils, drainage and water supply systems, road and highway systems, buildings and structures to provide data for engineering projects
- Conduct or supervise inspection and testing of construction materials
- May supervise, monitor and inspect construction projects.
- Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings
- Participate in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations of topography, soils, drainage and water supply systems, road and highway systems, buildings and structures to provide data for engineering projects
- Perform other technical functions in support of civil engineering activities.
Employment requirements
- Completion of a two- or three-year college program in civil engineering technology or a closely related discipline is usually required for civil engineering technologists.
- Certification in civil engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required for some positions.
- A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
- In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."
- Completion of a one- or two-year college program in civil engineering technology is usually required for civil engineering technicians.
Example job titles
civil engineering design technologist · civil engineering technologist · foundation technologist · civil engineering technician · road technician · highway technician · measures technician · pollution control technician · structural investigator · construction technician · urban planning technician · corrosion technician · land use technician
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.00 | $33.89 | $51.10 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $21.00 | $29.00 | $54.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $24.67 | $33.12 | $45.48 |
| New Brunswick | $23.08 | $29.57 | $41.54 |
| Quebec | $21.00 | $33.79 | $51.28 |
| Ontario | $22.00 | $32.60 | $51.00 |
| Manitoba | $21.00 | $29.81 | $43.59 |
| Saskatchewan | $23.08 | $36.00 | $57.62 |
| Alberta | $22.00 | $33.65 | $53.84 |
| British Columbia | $23.00 | $38.00 | $50.00 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.