Job for the future Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Average hourly wage
$36.00
Job description
These individuals provide technical services in the design, production, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment. They are employed by:
- Electric utility companies
- Communications companies
- Manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment
- Technical consulting companies
- Various manufacturing companies
- The public service
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Conventional
- People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
Main tasks
- Design, develop, test, and adjust components, assemblies, equipment, and systems.
- Supervise the construction and testing of prototypes.
- Conduct applied research under the direction of researchers or engineers.
- Install and operate equipment and systems, maintain them, and evaluate the performance of components.
- Writes specifications and technical reports.
- Develop schedules and budgets.
- Prepare estimates and specifications.
Formation
College
DCS in computer Engineering Technology 
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8.7% of graduates pursue further studies
DCS in electrotechnology (Computers and network)
Placement rate: 37.5%
59.4% of graduates pursue further studies
DCS in electrotechnology (Telecommunications)
Placement rate: 66.1%
32.3% of graduates pursue further studies
DCS in engineering Physics Technology
Placement rate: 19%
76.2% of graduates pursue further studies
Targeted regions
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Capitale-Nationale
- Mauricie
- Estrie
- Montréal
- Outaouais
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Côte-Nord
- Nord-du-Québec
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Laval
- Lanaudière
- Laurentides
- Montérégie
- Centre-du-Québec
- All regions/national
More information
Last update: April 28, 2023
