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Key Details

Program Start Dates

September 2026

Please visit Ontario College Application Service to learn more about start dates.

Program Delivery

Campus / Full-time

Credential

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Program Duration

6 Semesters / 3 Years

Campus

Barry Downe

Program Contacts

Daryl Charette
Daryl Charette

Program Coordinator / Professor

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705-566-8101 ext.6833
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Program Overview

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Create your vision of how the world should be constructed 

Go beyond the solid foundation of the Civil Engineering Technician program with our nationally-accredited program. Expand your knowledge with highway, structural, hydraulic, and foundation design as you prepare to become a leader of civil engineering teams. Make your vision reality with courses focused on professionalism, asset and project management, research, and technical report writing. You’ll also gain hands-on experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), their surveys, and associated applications. 

As an accredited program, your Technical Report is credited towards certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT). Graduates qualify to work anywhere in Canada. Pathways available to graduates include the pursuit of a civil engineering degree or a license with the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS).

Program Highlights

Program highlights

  • Nationally-accredited program through Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) 
  • Graduates may seek membership with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) for their Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)  professional designations 
  • Learn from industry-experienced faculty and get hands-on experience in our modern labs 
  • Two-week surveying field camp provides experiential learning, confidence, and leadership skills in a team setting
  • Optional competitive Infrastructure Opportunities Partnership (IOP) and co-op programs to work in industry
  • Option to pursue a license with the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS)
  • Compete against classmates in the annual mine headframe design and building competition in second year

Admissions

Admission requirements

For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:

  • Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
  • Any grade 12 mathematics (C) or (U) (MCT4C is highly recommended)

International Student Admissions

Are you an international student? Learn more about additional requirements.

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Additional admission requirements

Recommendations

  • Any grade 12 physics (C) or (U)
  • Computer competency in relevant software
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Academic Upgrading

Are you missing admission requirements? Strengthen your academic skills for free at your own pace through Academic Upgrading!

Program delivery

Program delivery

2026-2027

Fall term start

  • Semester 1: Fall 2026
  • Semester 2: Winter 2027
  • Semester 3: Fall 2027
  • Semester 4: Winter 2028
  • Semester 5: Fall 2028
  • Semester 6: Winter 2029

Program of Study

Program of study for 2026-27 Academic Year 

Students are required to successfully complete an online Lab Safety course (in Moodle) when starting their program at Cambrian.  This course must be completed prior to entering the labs (as identified in the table below) in the Schools of Skills Training, Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
CIV 1200Concrete & Asphalt 14
CIV 2331Construction Technology4
ENG 1002College Communications3
MTH 1050Algebra I3
SUR 1116Surveying I 15
One General Education course. 23
 Credits22
Semester 2
CAD 1001Engineering Graphics3
ENG 1754Technical Communication3
MCH 1205Mechanics5
MTH 1250Algebra II3
SUR 1220Surveying II 15
SUR 1233Survey Field Methods2
One General Education course. 23
 Credits24
Semester 3
CAD 1200Computer Aided Drafting II2
CIV 2300Soil Mechanics I 14
CIV 2302Civil Engineering Applications3
CIV 2421Basic Hydraulics3
MCH 2310Strength Of Materials I4
MTH 2325Technical Math III3
ENV 1027Sustainable Practices3
 Credits22
Semester 4
CIV 2431Municipal Planning4
CIV 2403Structural Behaviour & Detailing4
CIV 2404Computer Aided Structural Detailing3
CIV 3500Special Projects 14
CIV 3520Contracts Law & Specifications4
One General Education course. 23
 Credits22
Semester 5
CIV 2410Soil Mechanics II4
CIV 2430Municipal Services4
CIV 3510Structural Design4
MCH 2410Strength Of Materials II4
CIV 3560Construction Project Management3
TEC 3501Technical Report Research1
CIV 3511Infrastructure Asset Management3
 Credits23
Semester 6
CIV 3600Foundations5
CIV 3630Reinforced Concrete4
CIV 3640Highway Design4
GIS 3600GIS Applications3
MTH 2332Applied Calculus3
TEC 3601Technical Report1
 Credits20
 Total Credits133
1

 Course with Lab Component

2

For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.

Fees

Tuition Cost

Canadian Students

$4,031.29Estimated first year costView fee breakdown

International Students

$18,126.67Estimated first year costView fee breakdown

Important Notice

Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.

Tuition and ancillary fees

Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.

Books and supplies

Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor and course outlines for further information.

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Whether it’s fear, financial reasons, or something else that is impacting your decision to start school, we’re here to listen to you and help in any way we can!

Work-integrated learning (WIL)

Take your education beyond the classroom!

Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.

Field of Study

School of Engineering Technology

Imagine a career in a cutting-edge laboratory or inside a mine 5,000 feet below the ground or on-site constructing a skyscraper. At Cambrian, learning isn’t confined to textbooks. From chemical and civil engineering to mechatronics, mechanical, and more, at our School of Engineering Technology, you’ll gain the skills you need to bring a wide range of engineering theories to life.

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Specific program pathways

College or university degree opportunities  

If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian’s college and university agreement details for further information. 

Career Outcomes

Employment opportunities

Civil Engineering Technologists usually work the design, management and implementation of projects. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities with:

  • Consulting engineering firms 
  • Government agencies
  • Municipal engineering departments 
  • Construction companies

For more information about Civil Engineering as a career, including employment opportunities, and more, visit OCCA.

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Need a career coach?

Explore how this program can lead to a great career! Cambrian’s Career Coach platform is a user-friendly, online tool that provides up-to-date and comprehensive labour market data to help you explore career options, salary expectations for the Greater Sudbury region, and more!

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See where you'll be learning!

Minimum technology requirements

Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.

Bring your own device (BYOD)

Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!

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Ready to take the first step?

Start gaining the highest level of skills at Cambrian now – and you’ll be ready to take advantage of the many career opportunities waiting for you just around the corner. The future is yours!

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