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Engineering and Construction Technologies
Bridge your architecture, engineering and construction expertise to the Canadian workplace.
Apply your international education and experience to earn an industry-recognized diploma and launch your technologist career in Canada.
Internationally-educated professionals from the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry – take the next step in your professional journey in Canada. If you’ve completed post-secondary education in the AEC industry outside of Canada, this program will help you apply your skills in the Canadian workplace.
Collaborate with instructors and peers to shape your learning experience as you build on your expertise and gain insight into how the local AEC industry operates. Strengthen your technical knowledge, learn Canadian industry standards and practices, and prepare to contribute as a technologist in AEC firms.
This program also supports your professional growth by helping you apply principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. You’ll explore how addressing bias and fostering inclusive practices in the AEC industry create respectful work environments and advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
A six-month paid co-op term provides hands-on experience, valuable networking opportunities and a pathway to employment after graduation.
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Program TypeFull-time
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CredentialPost-Graduate Diploma
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Program DeliveryProgram courses are delivered in person. See locations to understand where this program’s courses are being delivered.In-person
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In-person LocationNotre Dame Campus
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IntakeFall
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Program Length16 months
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Total Tuition / Fees for CoursesEstimated total tuition fees for all terms of this program for domestic students. Other fees not included in this total include textbooks, supplies, application fee, etc. Learn more ›$11,100 – $12,300
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How to EnrolThis program requires a formal application. Find out how to apply ›Application required
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Application TypeRRC Polytech programs have different types of applications. Learn more about application types ›General entry
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Work-Integrated LearningWork-integrated learning includes opportunities like co-op, field and clinical placements, internships and industry projects.Gain hands-on experience with real work opportunities
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International ProgramFind out about the services and supports available to international students. Learn more ›Open to students from around the globe
Experience a Polytechnic Education
Full-time Delivery: Something New Every Term
This program supports internationally trained professionals in developing the skills, knowledge and Canadian industry experience needed to pursue technologist roles in the local AEC industry. Build on your existing expertise, receive mentorship and feedback, and connect with local industry partners to strengthen your professional network.
TERM 1
Assess how your skills, knowledge and experience align with Canadian AEC practices, and explore the roles of professional associations. Work with a mentor to create a plan to enhance your career potential.
TERM 2
Apply your skills through hands-on projects and explore contract administration tasks and strategies for building inclusive and diverse AEC workplaces.
TERM 3
Gain valuable real-world experience and industry connections during your six-month co-op work term.
Term 4
Complete and present your capstone project while exploring professionalism, ethics and Canadian contract law for AEC projects.
Employment Potential
Prepare yourself for career success
Potential Grad CAREERS
- Design technologist
- Contract administrator
- Project coordinator
- Field services technologist
- Materials testing technologist
- Drafting / 3D modelling technologist
- Estimator / quantity surveyor
- Site supervisor
- Junior project manager
- Technical sales rep
- Specifications writer
What to Expect in This Program
Get Prepared for the Future of Work
Excel with practical learning and experienced instructors, all focused on your success. With an employer-driven education, you won’t just be ready for a career – you’ll be prepared to stay in front of what’s ahead.
Applied Research
Bridging Theory and Practice for Real-World Impact
RRC Polytech is a leader in applied research in Canada. Matching industry needs with College resources and facilities drives innovation and growth in our province — and beyond.
Connect theoretical knowledge with practical solutions, foster innovation and contribute to industry advancements as part of this program.
Graduate Success
The Engineering and Construction Technologies program fast-tracks your path to an industry-recognized diploma by building on your previous education and experience in the AEC industry. Employers value our graduates for their technical skills, professionalism and ability to step confidently into key technologist roles across the sector.
Growing Industry Need
Demand for skilled technologists continues to exceed the number of graduates, with strong investments in infrastructure and housing creating excellent career opportunities in the AEC industry – both locally and across Canada.
Diverse Employment Opportunities
Graduates can pursue roles across a range of sectors, including engineering and design, construction, utilities and public administration. This diversity offers flexibility and multiple career paths within the AEC field. Top sectors employing graduates include architectural, engineering and design services; construction; utilities; provincial and territorial public administration; and local, municipal, regional, Indigenous and other public administration. (Source: Job Bank, 2024)
Rewarding Work and Competitive Salaries
Accredited technologists (C.E.T.) earn competitive salaries, with an average of $85,000, reflecting the strong demand and value of skilled professionals in the AEC industry. (Source: CTTAM, 2024)
Who Should Enrol?
Turn your talents into academic success
This program is designed for internationally-trained professionals in architecture, civil engineering or construction management who have completed a post-secondary degree or diploma in their field or have at least two years of relevant industry experience. It’s designed to help you build on your existing knowledge, skills and experience to succeed in the Canadian AEC industry.
Students that excel in this program often share these interests, skills and personality traits.
PERSONALITY TRAITS
- Adaptable
- Challenge-driven
- Detail-oriented
- Logical thinker
- Technical thinker
SKILLS
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Positive attitude
- Problem solving
- Time management
INTERESTS
- Civil engineering
- Infrastructure engineering
- Structural design
- Municipal engineering
- Contract administration
- Construction management
- Construction law
- Ethics
- Collaboration
All the Information You Need
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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LOCATION, DATES AND FEES
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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OTHER INFORMATION
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DATES AND FEES
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LIST OF COURSES
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Ensure signup goes smoothly and understand program requirements before registering. Review required documents and procedures to make sure you’re prepared to enter this program.
OTHER INFORMATION
Explore our Catalogue for more detailed information, including a program outline, course descriptions and everything you’ll need to plan and prepare for your future success.
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