- The Staff Civil Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process facilities, corporate, industrial, and manufacturing. The Staff Civil Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.- Perform civil and structural desiThe Staff Civil Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process facilities, corporate, industrial, and manufacturing. The Staff Civil Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.- Perform civil and structural desi
- Randstad is excited to support one of our amazing clients in their search for a Senior Civil Engineering Technologist. This position will be working along engineering and design staff on Land Development, Transportation, and Municipal Engineering projects. The individual in this role will require experience working through the entire life cycle of a project, with extensive experience using Civil3D and related design software.Advantages-Health Benefits PlanRandstad is excited to support one of our amazing clients in their search for a Senior Civil Engineering Technologist. This position will be working along engineering and design staff on Land Development, Transportation, and Municipal Engineering projects. The individual in this role will require experience working through the entire life cycle of a project, with extensive experience using Civil3D and related design software.Advantages-Health Benefits Plan
- Randstad is excited to support one of our amazing clients in their search for a Senior Civil Engineering Technologist. This position will be working along engineering and design staff on Land Development, Transportation, and Municipal Engineering projects. The individual in this role will require experience working through the entire life cycle of a project, with extensive experience using Civil3D and related design software.Advantages-Health Benefits PlanRandstad is excited to support one of our amazing clients in their search for a Senior Civil Engineering Technologist. This position will be working along engineering and design staff on Land Development, Transportation, and Municipal Engineering projects. The individual in this role will require experience working through the entire life cycle of a project, with extensive experience using Civil3D and related design software.Advantages-Health Benefits Plan
- We are looking for a Civil Engineer, Project Lead, to join one of our clients who are an Engineering Consulting firm. This position will be working with engineering and design staff on Land Development and Municipal Engineering projects. You’ll lead various civil engineering projects and their respective teams, ensuring a seamless progression from inception to completion, including the review and seal for land development projects. Advantages-Health BenefiWe are looking for a Civil Engineer, Project Lead, to join one of our clients who are an Engineering Consulting firm. This position will be working with engineering and design staff on Land Development and Municipal Engineering projects. You’ll lead various civil engineering projects and their respective teams, ensuring a seamless progression from inception to completion, including the review and seal for land development projects. Advantages-Health Benefi
- Randstad is excited to support one of our amazing clients in their search for a Senior Civil Engineering Technologist. This position will be working along engineering and design staff on Land Development, Transportation, and Municipal Engineering projects. The individual in this role will require experience working through the entire life cycle of a project, with extensive experience using Civil3D and related design software.Advantages-Health Benefits PlanRandstad is excited to support one of our amazing clients in their search for a Senior Civil Engineering Technologist. This position will be working along engineering and design staff on Land Development, Transportation, and Municipal Engineering projects. The individual in this role will require experience working through the entire life cycle of a project, with extensive experience using Civil3D and related design software.Advantages-Health Benefits Plan
- Are you primarily looking for a company with a social mission and strong values of integrity, safety, and environmental respect? Are you passionate about civil engineering and experienced in managing large-scale projects? Would you like your next professional challenge to make a positive impact in communities and contribute to building in the regions of Quebec?If so, we have the career opportunity you're looking for!Position: Civil Project Manager (FIFO)ScAre you primarily looking for a company with a social mission and strong values of integrity, safety, and environmental respect? Are you passionate about civil engineering and experienced in managing large-scale projects? Would you like your next professional challenge to make a positive impact in communities and contribute to building in the regions of Quebec?If so, we have the career opportunity you're looking for!Position: Civil Project Manager (FIFO)Sc
- Are you a Bridge Inspection Engineer passionate about civil structures, seeking a role where your expertise will have a direct impact on Quebec's infrastructure? Do you aspire to grow within a specialized team, recognized for its rigor and excellence, primarily in the Montreal region?Our company is looking for an intermediate Bridge Inspection Engineer to strengthen its team dedicated to bridges and civil structures. Your main mission will be to execute inAre you a Bridge Inspection Engineer passionate about civil structures, seeking a role where your expertise will have a direct impact on Quebec's infrastructure? Do you aspire to grow within a specialized team, recognized for its rigor and excellence, primarily in the Montreal region?Our company is looking for an intermediate Bridge Inspection Engineer to strengthen its team dedicated to bridges and civil structures. Your main mission will be to execute in
- Ready to make a difference? Join our client asTL Geotechnical Engineer ! Your mission: ensure safety, quality, and timeliness, all while staying within budget. Be the driving force behind our success! 🚀General Description• The E5 – Engineer is a professional engineer or geoscientist who applies engineering knowledge to provide innovative engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium to high complexity projects and/or operaReady to make a difference? Join our client asTL Geotechnical Engineer ! Your mission: ensure safety, quality, and timeliness, all while staying within budget. Be the driving force behind our success! 🚀General Description• The E5 – Engineer is a professional engineer or geoscientist who applies engineering knowledge to provide innovative engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium to high complexity projects and/or opera
- Are you looking for a position that combines professional challenge, meaningful impact, and a respectful work environment?Do you want to put your civil estimating expertise to work on large-scale projects that make a real difference in communities?If so, this opportunity could be a game-changer for your career.Position: Civil EstimatorSchedule: Day shift based in Laval, with occasional travel to construction sites in Northern QuebecLocation: Laval & NortheAre you looking for a position that combines professional challenge, meaningful impact, and a respectful work environment?Do you want to put your civil estimating expertise to work on large-scale projects that make a real difference in communities?If so, this opportunity could be a game-changer for your career.Position: Civil EstimatorSchedule: Day shift based in Laval, with occasional travel to construction sites in Northern QuebecLocation: Laval & Northe
- We are working with one of BC's top employers to find a Civil Estimator to join the team. Our client is a dynamic and growing construction company specializing in large-scale civil projects across Metro Vancouver and the wider region. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality projects, and we are looking for a talented and driven Civil Estimator to join our team, with a clear career path leading to Project Manager responsibilities.Role Overview:We are working with one of BC's top employers to find a Civil Estimator to join the team. Our client is a dynamic and growing construction company specializing in large-scale civil projects across Metro Vancouver and the wider region. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality projects, and we are looking for a talented and driven Civil Estimator to join our team, with a clear career path leading to Project Manager responsibilities.Role Overview:
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- Are you primarily looking for a company with a social mission and values of integrity, safety, and environmental respect? Are you interested in the field of civil engineering and passionate about overseeing large-scale projects? Would you like your next professional challenge to make a positive difference in the lives of communities and help build in the regions of Quebec?If so, we have the career opportunity you’re looking for!Position: General SuperintenAre you primarily looking for a company with a social mission and values of integrity, safety, and environmental respect? Are you interested in the field of civil engineering and passionate about overseeing large-scale projects? Would you like your next professional challenge to make a positive difference in the lives of communities and help build in the regions of Quebec?If so, we have the career opportunity you’re looking for!Position: General Superinten
- Civil general superintendent: Build the future of communities in Northern Quebec!Are you primarily looking for a company with a social mission and values of integrity, safety, and environmental respect? Are you passionate about civil engineering and find civil general superintendence for large-scale projects exciting? Would you like your next professional challenge to make a positive difference in the lives of communities and help build in remote regions oCivil general superintendent: Build the future of communities in Northern Quebec!Are you primarily looking for a company with a social mission and values of integrity, safety, and environmental respect? Are you passionate about civil engineering and find civil general superintendence for large-scale projects exciting? Would you like your next professional challenge to make a positive difference in the lives of communities and help build in remote regions o
- Ready to make a difference? Join our client as an Engineer! You'll leverage your engineering expertise to deliver top-notch engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium complexity projects. Your mission: ensure safety, quality, and timeliness, all while staying within budget. Be the driving force behind our success! 🚀General Description•The E3 – Engineer is a fully qualified and accredited engineering professional who applReady to make a difference? Join our client as an Engineer! You'll leverage your engineering expertise to deliver top-notch engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium complexity projects. Your mission: ensure safety, quality, and timeliness, all while staying within budget. Be the driving force behind our success! 🚀General Description•The E3 – Engineer is a fully qualified and accredited engineering professional who appl
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- Are you an Estimator/Buyer for Heavy Industrial Construction?Are you looking for a company where you can make a tangible impact, grow in a cooperative environment, and contribute to projects that shape everyday life? Do you enjoy advising, estimating, organizing, and seek a role where collaboration and quality service are top priorities?Look no further! A major player in Quebec's heavy industrial construction sector is waiting for you. Specializing in induAre you an Estimator/Buyer for Heavy Industrial Construction?Are you looking for a company where you can make a tangible impact, grow in a cooperative environment, and contribute to projects that shape everyday life? Do you enjoy advising, estimating, organizing, and seek a role where collaboration and quality service are top priorities?Look no further! A major player in Quebec's heavy industrial construction sector is waiting for you. Specializing in indu
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- We are working with one of BC's top employers to find a Civil Estimator to join the team. Our client is a dynamic and growing construction company specializing in large-scale civil projects across Metro Vancouver and the wider region. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality projects, and we are looking for a talented and driven Civil Estimator to join our team, with a clear career path leading to Project Manager responsibilities.Role Overview:We are working with one of BC's top employers to find a Civil Estimator to join the team. Our client is a dynamic and growing construction company specializing in large-scale civil projects across Metro Vancouver and the wider region. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality projects, and we are looking for a talented and driven Civil Estimator to join our team, with a clear career path leading to Project Manager responsibilities.Role Overview:
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Large-scale projects require you to solve complex problems, manage tight budgets and ensure safe, timely delivery. You may work in public and private industries, or be self-employed. With increased spending on construction and other building activity, the demand for civil engineers in Canada is on the rise. Looking for your next civil engineering job? Randstad Canada can help with your search. Contact us to get started!
what civil engineering jobs entail
Civil engineers are involved in the design and planning of public works. You can choose to specialize in: structural engineering, hydraulics, environmental engineering or transportation, among other fields. You will work full-time hours in an office environment. Occasionally you may be required to visit construction sites. Depending on the nature of your work, you may also travel to consult on engineering projects in other locations.
average civil engineer salaries in canada
The housing boom in Canada has led to a steady demand for civil engineers. Canada's major city centres (including Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary) present the strongest job opportunities and salaries to match. Starting salaries in all of these markets are in the mid $60,000 range. Your compensation can climb as high as $80,000 with the right blend of experience and skill.
The weakest market for civil engineers is Quebec, where starting salaries dip well below $60,000. This is a pattern we see with all engineering jobs in the province, however. That said, as a civil engineer, you should have no problem finding work anywhere in Canada.
your day to day tasks
Civil engineers divide their time between design review and site visits. As a civil engineer, some of your daily tasks will include:
- analyzing and interpreting reports, maps and other data
- budgeting and creating cost estimates for construction
- researching government regulations
- analyzing potential risks and other factors
- testing soils and building materials
- using design software to engineer structural designs
- creating proposals and tenders
- establishing and monitoring construction work schedules
- acting as project manager or site supervisor
- surveying land or monitoring construction work
where you can work
Civil engineers can work in the public or private sectors, in engineering firms, public administration, residential, commercial and industrial construction, amusement park design, manufacturing, and transportation.
As condos, retail centres, roads and other infrastructure are built, your expertise is needed to ensure these structures are safe and durable. Despite a somewhat lackluster economy, the housing market is strong. The housing boom in Canada had led to an increased volume of new structures being built, and a steady demand for civil engineers. Currently, the strongest demand for civil engineers in Canada's major city centres such as Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary where homes and other infrastruture is being rapidly built.
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what you bring to the table
As a civil engineer, you will need advanced math skills to analyze, design and troubleshoot problems. Highly developed analytic and communication skills will help you write clear reports and communicate effectively with other professionals.
To be a successful civil engineer, you'll need to be an expert in building codes and engineering principles. In addition to your technical competencies, employers will also be looking for candidates who:
- are highly innovative and capable problem solvers
- work well with other engineers and construction crews
- understand federal, provincial and municipal building codes
- adapt well to various work settings and construction sites
training and certifications
To be a civil engineer, you'll need an undergraduate degree in civil engineering or another related engineering discipline. A graduate degree will be an asset, and depending on your specialty may help you advance your career down the line.
Civil engineers must also be licensed, as the profession is government regulated. In most provinces, you can obtain your P.Eng certification, though the exact title may vary depending on where you live. Usually, you’re eligible for registration as a civil engineer after completing your education, three or four years of supervised work experience and successfully passing a professional practice examination.
where your career is headed
The population growth and subsequent construction in several major cities across Canada has led to a steady demand for civil engineers. With an aging workforce and growing opportunities in cities such as Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary, the future is looking bright for civil engineer jobs in Canada.
While skilled civil engineers with foreign degrees have historically experienced difficulty accessing employment, professional organizations are actively working to change their hiring practices.
Experienced civil engineers can seek out promotions to management roles, or transition into other areas of engineering such city planning or consulting.