work experience for graduate study

<p>I passed my bachelor in electrical engineering with a GPA of 2.87 out of 4. but i have a work experience of more than 2 years. and now i want to have a masters degree in canada. can my job experience compensate my gpa?
I am really desperate to be admitted in canadian university. my IELTS is 6.5. which universities should I try? what about sustainable energy in carleton?</p>