Is it easy to get a job with a chemical engineering degree?

While Chemical Engineering is a much demanded trade within every STEM industry, it is still like any other field when it comes to finding jobs. It is all a matter of how you network and present yourself to various companies. You cannot expect someone to just hand you a job. You have to actively look for one.

Is Chemical Engineering worth in Canada?

Generally the scope is good in Canada but you have to be in Calgary where the action is (when the biz is good). Chemical engineers are most in demand in Canada’s western provinces, where the oil and gas industries rule. Skilled chemical engineers can command salaries into the $80,000 range.

Why is chemical engineering hard?

Is chemical engineering hard? Chemical engineering is undeniably challenging – it involves a lot of physics and maths and is likely to involve a high number of exams at degree level. You will also learn about the ethical, environmental and financial issues that are part of the wider context of chemical engineering.

Are most chemical engineering graduates not Chemical Engineers?

Chemical Engineering Graduates are Not Chemical Engineers! Chemical Engineering Graduates are Not Chemical Engineers! I wrote a post a few weeks back about how chemical engineering graduates wanted to be chemical engineers, but half of them never would be, because we are producing far more grads than there are jobs for.

How to immigrate to Canada as an engineer?

One of the first things you need to do is to find out the requirements to work as an engineer in Canada. Therefore, after you get your immigration visa, contact the regulatory body in the province or territory where you intend to settle in Canada.

Is there a shortage of Engineers in Canada?

The Engineering Labour Market in Canada: Projections to 2025 report released by Engineers Canada, shows Canada is facing a short supply of engineers to replace retiring engineers. The report includes projected supply and demand of 14 engineering occupations by province, and the continued importance of engineers to the Canadian economy.

Can Academia create more engineering jobs?

Academia may be able to create more or less as many new degree places as they like, but engineering firms can only fund new jobs by getting new work. Taking on a graduate is an expensive speculative investment in an uncertain future, and times are tough. Some graduate hires will become engineers, but some will not.