An engineering degree does not automatically give you the designation of Professional Engineer in Canada.  You have to apply for a license as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Nova Scotia, the provincial licensing and regulatory association.  You can start the process before you arrive in Nova Scotia.

You do not have to be licensed to work as an engineer in Nova Scotia.  If you have an engineering degree and experience, a company could hire you in an entry level position and you would work under the supervision of a professional engineer.  You would not be able to use the professional stamp.

If you have an engineering degree and experience, it is possible to find employment as an engineer in Nova Scotia.  If you meet all of the requirements for registration with Engineers Nova Scotia, you can get the designation of Professional Engineer.

You do not need to complete a post-graduate degree to get a job.  If you have an engineering degree and experience, a company could hire you in an entry-level position.  You would work under the supervision of a professional engineer.  You would not be able to use the professional stamp.

You can begin the application process for licensure with Engineers Nova Scotia before you arrive in Nova Scotia and in fact there are many benefits to doing this.

Engineers Canada is not a licensing body.  Each province and territory in Canada has its own regulatory association.  If you want to be a professional engineer in Nova Scotia, you would apply to Engineers Nova Scotia, the provincial licensing and regulatory association.

It is important in Canada for engineers to have very good digital skills.  Employers highly value these skills.  If your digital skills are lacking, you should take some computer / software courses before you arrive in Nova Scotia.

There are engineering positions advertised in Nova Scotia every day.  But even if you have the qualifications and experience for some of these positions, it is not guaranteed that you will get a job right away.  It takes time to understand the job search process in Nova Scotia and to develop the interview and networking skills you need to secure a job.  It is important to register with ISANS before you arrive in Nova Scotia and start working with an employment specialist right away.

Your employment specialist at ISANS will not find a job for you.  They are there to support and guide you through the job search process by offering advice, resources and tools, and by making referrals to programs and workshops.  They will help to empower you on your employment pathway.

Employers in Canada highly value soft skills in their employees.  They are often given as much weight as technical skills when an employer is considering hiring a candidate.  Engineers are part of a team and are actively engaged with a number of people on a daily basis.  They must have exceptional communication skills; problem-solving and organizational skills; and work effectively as leaders and team members.  It is important as well that they understand the Canadian workplace culture.  Participating in ISANS employment programs such as the Job Search Strategies for IEEs workshop and the Practice Interview Program before you arrive in Nova Scotia can make a significant difference in how fast you get hired and how successful you are in the workplace.