How to Find an Engineering Job in Canada for U.S. Citizens

Canada is America's biggest supplier of oil.

According to a 2011 report on imports and exports by the U.S. Census Bureau, Canada is America's number one partner in exports and number two in imports. This makes Canada a relatively easy country to find work for Americans. Engineers have especially good chances --- considering that automobiles, machinery and fossil fuels are among the top Canadian exports. Finding an engineering job in Canada is a simple matter of searching for one online.

Instructions

1. Determine exactly what field of engineering you would like to work in.

2. Build a solid resume that reflects the experience or interest you have in that particular field. Include references and accomplishments that would make you stand out among the other candidates.

3. Search online for available jobs in your related field. EngineerJobsCanada.com, Engcen.com andLearn4Good.com all have several engineering jobs available in Canada.

4. Apply for the jobs that interest you the most. The more jobs you apply for, the better your chances of being hired will be.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not copy and paste cover letters for each job, as they may appear impersonal, and they may not attract the employer's interest. Personalize each cover letter with the name of the company and address particular aspects of the job description each employer provides.

References

• US Census Bureau: US International Trade in Goods and Services: Trade by Country and Area --- Current Year
• Economy Watch: Canada Exports, Imports & Trade
• Engineer Jobs Canada
• Engineering Central
• Learn4Good Jobsite: Engineering Jobs in Canada