Program Overview
Program Requirements
Acquired skills
University education stimulates the development of many valuable skills transferable to the workplace. Employers increasingly demand a set of skills from their employees; communication, research, data use, analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, planning and organizational, responsibility, adaptability and autonomy, and teamwork skills are sought after. While they can seem limited to each program of study, skills are adaptable and extendable to a variety of situations and they can also be used to acquire other aptitudes and abilities hence ensuring the development and advancement of one’s career (to further develop your skill set, see Experience section). The list of skills below can then help in the process of choosing occupations that best fit your education and aptitudes and it can also be used to communicate your employability.
Skills
General Skills
- Problem Solving skills
- Critical and Analytical Thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Ability to work with others effectively
Specific Skills
- Use of computational and experimental Engineering Tools
- Ability to Model and analyse mechanical systems
- Ability to design of biomedical devices
- Understanding technical language, such as C++, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SERVLET, and UML design
Further studies
Many graduate programs are available for people with an undergraduate degree interested in expanding their knowledge, specializing or conducting research. The graduate programs below are examples selected from the list of graduate programs offered by the University of Ottawa. While they are related to this program of study, it is important to consult the admission requirements of the programs as not all types of degrees qualify one for admission. Moreover, additional programs and other universities could be considered depending on your career plan.
Graduate programs
Professional programs
- Mechanical Engineering (MEng, MASc, PhD)
- Biomedical Engineering (MASc)
- E-Business Technologies (MEBT, MSc)
- Engineering Management (MEng)
- Systems Science (Graduate Certificate, MSc, MSysSc)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (MEng, MASc, PhD)
- Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (MASc, MEng, PhD)
- Business Administration (MBA)
Potential occupations
Universities studies lead to multiple occupations. Furthermore, certain professions require talent, special aptitudes, additional skills and experience beyond degrees themselves. By targeting a profession, it can make decisions easier during your schooling, throughout your job search and, finally, when choosing among job offers. The choices can change over time based on academic, personal, and professional paths and on the knowledge of occupations and of the labour market.
In order to list your choices, visit the Job Bank Canada website and, using the National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes, view job postings, wages, employment prospects and other important information that can help you make a decision. If need be, additional and complementary information can be found via two online career exploration tools (Careercruisingand Choices Planner)* also designed to facilitate your career advancement. The occupations found below are examples derived from the National Occupational Classification. They are presented by their occupational group title, in bold, followed by bulleted occupational titles specific to the program of study. Immediately after the occupational titles, the hyperlinked NOC code for the occupational group is provided. Overall, the occupations are presented side by side with their employment requirements and the establishments where to find a job.
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 is the authoritative resource on occupational information in Canada providing a standard taxonomy and framework for dialogue on Labour Market Information. It gathers more than 30,000 occupational titles into 500 Unit Groups, organized according to skill levels and skill types.
*To obtain the access codes of these websites, visit your InfoWeb account.
Occupations related to this program
Other professional engineers, n.e.c.
- Biomechanical engineer
- Biomedical engineer
- Biomedical engineer – research and development
- Clinical biomedical engineer
- Engineering scientist
A bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline is required; a master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required; licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports, and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.); engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination
Managers in health care
- Chief of biomedical engineering services
Administrators of other departments, such as nursing, dietetics or physiotherapy, are usually required to have the education and training of the medical professionals in that department; several years of experience in the relevant profession, including supervisory experience, are usually required; certification in the relevant profession is required
Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers
- Engineering department inspector
- Engineering regulatory engineer
- Quality assurance officer
University degree or college diploma in an appropriate engineering field
or trade qualifications and extensive related work experience are required; appropriate professional engineering or engineering technology certification and licences may be required
Mechanical Engineer
- Consulting mechanical engineer
- Energy conservation engineer
- Fluid mechanics engineer
- Hydraulic engineer
- Mechanical design engineer
- Robotics engineer
- Tool engineer
A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required; a master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required; licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.); engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination
Industrial and manufacturing engineers
- Computer integrated manufacturing engineer
- Cost engineer
- Industrial efficiency engineer
- Industrial engineer
- Quality assurance (QA) engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Production engineer
- Systems engineer - manufacturing
A bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required; a master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required; licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.); engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination
Engineering managers
- Engineering research and development director
- Engineering service group manager
- Engineering service project manager
- Engineering safety service director
- Production engineering manager
A bachelor's degree in engineering is usually required; extensive experience in an engineering discipline, including supervisory experience, is required; registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is usually required
Information systems analysts and consultants
- Business analyst, computer systems
- Computer systems analyst
- Data processing consultant
- Informatics security analyst
- Interactive media consultant
- Management information analyst
- Quality assurance auditor, software
- Security planner, systems
- Systems integration analyst
A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer systems engineering, software engineering, business administration or a related discipline or completion of a college program in computer science is usually required; experience as a computer programmer is usually required; certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers
Database analyst and data administrators
- Computer programming specialist
- Data administrator
- Database administrator
- Database analyst
- Database architect
- Database designer
- Electronic data processing systems analyst
- Information resource analyst
A bachelor's degree, usually in computer science or in mathematics or completion of a college program in computer science is usually required; computer programming experience is usually required
Computer programmers and interactive media developers
- Computer games developer
- Interactive media developer
- Multimedia programmer
- Personal computer application developer
- Programmer analyst
- Systems programmer
A bachelor's degree in computer science or in another discipline with a significant programming component or completion of a college program in computer science is usually required; specialization in programming for engineering and scientific applications requires specific post-secondary study or experience
Web designers and developers
- E-commerce Web site developer
- Internet site designer
- Intranet site designer
- Web developer
- Web site designer
- Web site manager
- Webmaster
A bachelor's degree, usually in computer science, communications or business or completion of a college program in computer science, graphic arts, Web design or business is required; experience as a computer programmer or graphic designer is usually required
Computer and information systems managers
- Computer development division head
- Computer projects manager
- Data center manager
- Director of technology management
- Internet systems administrator
- Manager, information technology integration
- Manager, network design
- Software systems development manager
A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, business administration, commerce or engineering is usually required; several years of experience in systems analysis, data administration, software engineering, network design or computer programming, including supervisory experience, are required
Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services
- Chief operating officer – engineering firm
- Engineering firm president
- Engineering research general manager
- Engineering vice-president
A university degree in business administration, commerce, computer science or other discipline related to the service provided is usually required; several years of experience as a middle manager in financial, communications or other business services are usually required; specialization in a particular functional area or service is possible through specific university training in that area or through previous experience; senior managers in finance usually require a professional accounting designation
College and other vocational instructors
- College instructor
- Computer programming instructor
- Computer science teacher
- Computer training representative
A bachelor's degree, a college diploma or demonstrated expertise in the field of instruction is required; a master's degree in the field of instruction may be required; a certificate, diploma or degree in adult education may be required
University professors and lecturers
- Department head
- Lecturer
- Professor
- Visiting scholar
A doctoral degree in the field of specialization is required for university professors; a master's degree in the field of specialization is required for university lecturers; licences or professional certification may be required for professors teaching future practitioners in certain professionally regulated fields, such as medicine, engineering, architecture, psychology or law; university professors who are also practitioners in their field of specialization must have the appropriate licences or certification
Post-secondary teaching and research assistants
- Discussion group leader – post-secondary teaching assistance
- Laboratory assistant, university
- Laboratory supervisor – post-secondary teaching assistant
- Post-secondary research assistant
- Post-secondary teaching assistant
- Tutor – post-secondary teaching assistant
Enrolment in a university or college program is required
Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training
- Assistant dean
- Dean
- Faculty administrator
Faculty administrators require a graduate degree in a field related to the academic faculty and several years of experience as a university professor or college teacher
Related field
Although many students believe that they will pursue a career path directly connected to their university studies, quite often, graduates tend to work in related fields. Below is a list of possible related fields of work based on a given program of study. These fields present opportunities that are not typically considered as first choices when choosing a career path based on a program of study. Hopefully, this list will allow students to further consider the various fields that are loosely connected to their program of study. These results were compiled through a research of the University of Ottawa's alumni profiles which were found on the business-oriented social networking service, LinkedIn.
Related Fields
- Education
- Sales
- Research
- Program and Project Management
- Entrepreneurship
Acquiring experience
Experience is acquired by participating and trying new personal, educational and professional activities, where it is possible to discover preferences, increase confidence and improve skills. As for professional experience, it is acquired through volunteering, internships, self-employment and full-time or part-time jobs. And certainly, experience working on campus or in other settings adds to the set of skills acquired in your degree (see Acquired Skills section). The Employability Skills 2000+ presenting the skills employers look for in their employees as well as its complementary checklist can help target experience opportunities that will improve your skill set necessary for employment. In addition to developing these skills, performing work related to your program of study can strengthen your expertise and increase your employability.
All examples of volunteer experience and potential employers were selected specifically for this area of study and according to occupational groups in which it is possible toacquireexperience. Examples of volunteer organizations in Canada and abroad are preceded by a list of directories that can help to find more volunteer opportunities. Examples of potential employers in Canada and abroad have been compiled in light of events held in partnership with employers, searches in company directories and well-established rankings.
Volunteer opportunities
In addition to providing an opportunity to apply theories and knowledge learned during your university studies outside the classroom, in real world situations, volunteering is a way to help the community and its many organizations. The Community Service Learning also allows students to contribute to their community by participating in projects that are related to their program of study.
Directories
- Centraide Outaouais
- Centre for Global Community Engagement - University of Ottawa
- E-Blue Book – Community Information Centre of Ottawa
- GoAbroad.com
- I-Volunteer.ca
- United Way Ottawa
- Volunteer Ottawa
Canada Abroad
- Agricultural Cooperative Development International
- Canadian University Service Overseas - CUSO
- Engineers without borders
Potential employers
The following examples of employers can offer internships or employment opportunities related to students’ program of studies. The examples are presented according to geographic location: Ottawa and Gatineau, Ontario, Quebec and other provinces. Employers outside of Canada are either presented under their respective country or, if they operate in more than three countries, listed as globally established enterprises. Positions are also available on campus as part of the Work-Study Program or as a career (see University of Ottawa: Human Resources).
In Canada
Ottawa/Gatineau Region Ontario
- Atomic Energy Canada - AECL
- BMT Fleet Technology
- Celestica
- IMP Group
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
- Alfa Laval
- Ehvert Mission Critical
- General Electric
- General Motors
- Genzyme
- Trudell Medical International
Quebec Other provinces and territories
Abroad
The requirements for working abroad consider factors like administrative laws, professional standards and work permits in some countries. To learn about requirements in various countries, visit Skill Clear or MyWorldAbroad (registration with a @uOttawa.ca email is required to use MyWorldAbroad).
Established globally Noth America (excluding Canada)
South America Europe
Asia Africa Oceania Others
Job search resources
The job search resources are designed to stimulate networking activities, develop marketing strategies and facilitate access to job postings. Networking events offer employers the opportunity to learn about the available workforce, and they give students a chance to be considered in the recruitment process. Career Development Centre offers helpful tips on networking, interview preparation techniques and different tools that can also be used to help with the preparation of resumés and cover letters.
Professional organizations
Examples of professional organizations, presented by location, provide essential information on professional development opportunities and networking activities, the examples can also provide access to publications and job opportunities.
Canadian Provincial and territorial
- Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada - ACEC
- Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of New Brunswick – ACEC-NB
- Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia - APEGBC
- Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan - APEGS
- Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia - APENS
- Association of Professional Engineers of Yukon - APEY
- Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta - APEGA
- Canada's Health Informatics Association
- Canadian Academy of Engineering
- Canadian Association for Plant Biotechnology
- Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology - CCWESTT
- Canadian Federation of Engineering Students - CFES
- Canadian Society for Engineering Management - CSEM
- Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering - CSME
- Engineers Canada
- Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization
- Ontario Society of Professional Engineers
- The Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society
American International
- Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology - ABET
- American Society for Engineering Education - ASEE
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers - ASME
- Biomedical Engineering Society
- Biotechnology Innovation Organization
- Institute of Biological Engineering
- Institution of Mechanical Engineers
- Missouri Biotechnology Association
- National Society of Professional Engineers
- Society of Automotive Engineers
- Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Swiss Biotech Association
Job search sites
Here are a few websites posting jobs available in Canada and abroad related to this field of study.
Canadian International
Date modified: 2016-05-10