About APEC
A professional community rooted in shared values — and open to all who share them.
Where We Came From
The Association of Pakistani Engineers in Canada (APEC) was founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2011 by a group of engineers who understood the challenges of building a professional career in a new country. They created APEC as a bridge — a place where newcomers could find mentors, and where established professionals could give back.
Over the years, our membership has grown and so has our vision. While we remain proud of our origins, APEC today is a multicultural organization. We actively welcome professionals from all ethnicities, disciplines, and walks of life who share our commitment to community, excellence, and mutual support.
Our head office is in Calgary, with aspirations to expand across provinces and territories as our community grows.
Our Mission
To bring together engineers and professionals from diverse backgrounds — fostering knowledge-sharing, professional development, and cross-cultural collaboration that strengthens both individuals and the communities they serve across Canada.
Our Vision
A Canada where every engineer and technically-minded professional — regardless of origin, ethnicity, or background — has the networks, mentorship, and opportunities they need to thrive and contribute.
Our Impact & the Need We Serve
Internationally trained engineers face real barriers in Canada. APEC exists to help bridge that gap — here is the challenge, and the community we've built to meet it.
Underused Talent
50%+
STEM immigrants in non-STEM jobs
More than half of STEM-educated immigrants in Canada work outside STEM fields — a gap APEC helps close through mentorship and networking.
Source: Statistics Canada
Engineers Underemployed
13%
Reach a degree-level role
Of immigrant engineers who can't find STEM work, only 13% land a job that even requires a university degree.
Source: Statistics Canada
Earnings Gap
26%
Lower pay than peers
STEM-educated immigrants earn about 26% less, on average, than their Canadian-born counterparts.
Source: Statistics Canada
Members
1,200+
Engineers & professionals
A growing network spanning disciplines and backgrounds across Canada.
Events Hosted
50+
Seminars, workshops & socials
Knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities delivered for the community since 2011.
Years of Service
10+
Supporting newcomers
Founded in Calgary in 2011 to help engineers build their careers in Canada.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do.
Inclusivity
We welcome professionals from every culture, discipline, and background.
Community
We build lasting bonds that extend beyond the professional sphere.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.
Integrity
We operate with transparency, fairness, and honesty in everything we do.
Collaboration
We believe collective effort achieves what no individual can alone.
Service
We give back to the community that has given us so much.
Our Objectives
- 1
Promote the engineering profession and community engagement within diverse communities across Canada.
- 2
Provide career development support to engineering students, fresh graduates, and newly immigrated engineers.
- 3
Assist engineers across provinces and territories in forming local APEC branches.
- 4
Foster technical cooperation with other engineering and technical societies across Canada.
- 5
Support engineers and technical professionals in advancing their careers and credentials in Canada.
- 6
Promote the engineering profession and professional development through training and networking.
Have questions about membership, events, or getting involved? Read our Frequently Asked Questions →
Important Notice: APEC is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-religious, and non-political voluntary professional organization. APEC is not affiliated with or associated with any political party or government body.