College Diploma – Civil Engineering Technology

The Civil Engineering Technology 2-year diploma program combines theoretical training with hands-on learning to prepare students for careers in designing and managing the construction of buildings, roads, bridges, and municipal infrastructure projects.

• Core Focus & Material Science: Covers engineering and drafting principles, structural design, geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, urban services, water resources, transportation infrastructure, and material testing (concrete and asphalt samples).

• Program Structure & Specializations: Consists of four 15-week semesters. Semesters 1 and 2 are common to all students, while Semesters 3 and 4 offer specialization in one of two streams:

  • Construction Management: Focuses on building construction design, estimating, project scheduling, and construction execution.

  • Municipal Engineering: Focuses on infrastructure, municipal services, and road design.(Selection for oversubscribed specializations is based on the first-year cumulative GPA).

• Job Insights:

  • Canada: Average salary of $70,012/yr (Range: $44K – $105K) | 695 jobs advertised (July 2026).

  • Alberta: Average salary of $75,227/yr (Range: $48K – $121K) | 86 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Academic Background:

• Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

• Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Language Requirements:

• Minimum Language Test Scores: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 80.0 | PTE 53.0 | Duolingo 115

• Conditional Admission: Available by completing English courses prior to the academic program if valid test scores are not yet provided.

PGWP Eligibility: This program is eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Final approval rests solely with the IRCC based on fields in long-term shortage or meeting new requirements.

General Admission Note: Program requirements serve only as a guide and do not guarantee admission. Valid language test results are required for direct admission before receiving a final offer letter.