Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,650
Employers: 1,463

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $103,465Across 644 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $46.42Across 61 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $126,281Across 34 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%106 listings
Hybrid: 37%1,719 listings
On-site: 61%2,818 listings

Not specified: <1% (7 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (276), AtkinsRéalis (136), Stantec (135).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Actalent

Mechanical Engineer (Open Interest)

Ottawa, ON, Canada

$45 to $65 CAD / hour · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $45 to $65 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 4, 2026
Experience: 3+ years of professional engineering experience
Posting language: English · French
Posted: Oct 5, 2026

Original job description

English section of this bilingual listing.

Intermediate Mechanical Engineer Talent Network (Open Interest)

Location: Opportunities Available Across Ottawa (Remote, Hybrid, and Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Permanent Opportunities

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We partner with organizations ranging from innovative startups to Fortune 500 companies across Canada. Our team supports hiring initiatives across a broad range of industries, including:

Aerospace & Defence
Manufacturing
Automotive
Energy & Utilities
Industrial Equipment
Robotics & Automation
Telecommunications
Medical Devices
Rail & Transportation
Consumer Products

We regularly receive requests for Mechanical Engineers from our clients and are always interested in connecting with talented professionals who are open to new opportunities.

Open Interest Posting

Are you a Mechanical Engineer who is open to exploring new career opportunities?

Actalent works with a wide range of clients and receives frequent requests for Mechanical Engineering talent. This posting is intended to build our network of mechanical engineering professionals and identify candidates who may be interested in upcoming opportunities. While this posting does not represent a specific vacancy, qualified applicants may be contacted regarding opportunities that align with their experience, skill set, location preferences, and career goals.

Typical Responsibilities

Depending On The Specific Role, Responsibilities May Include:

Designing and developing mechanical systems, components, and products
Creating and reviewing CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation
Supporting product development from concept through manufacturing
Conducting engineering analysis, calculations, and design validation
Performing root cause investigations and troubleshooting mechanical issues
Collaborating with manufacturing, quality, systems, electrical, and project teams
Supporting testing, prototyping, and product verification activities
Ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
3+ years of professional engineering experience
Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, AutoCAD, NX, or Inventor
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles
Experience creating technical drawings and engineering documentation
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

Additional Skills Considered Assets

Product Design & Development
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
Thermal or Structural Analysis
DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly)
Product Testing & Validation
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Manufacturing Engineering
Project Engineering
P.Eng designation or EIT status
Experience in regulated industries such as Aerospace, Defence, Medical Devices, or Energy

Why Work with Actalent?

Through Our Client Network, Opportunities May Include:

Contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent positions
Projects with Fortune 500 companies and industry-leading organizations
Opportunities across multiple engineering disciplines and industries
Flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, and onsite positions
Dedicated recruiter support throughout your career search

For Eligible Contract Employees In Canada, Actalent Offers:

Comprehensive benefits through Manulife
Paid vacation pay
Paid statutory holiday pay (where applicable)
Employee discount and perks programs
Ongoing career support and professional development opportunities

We also welcome applications from both incorporated consultants and individual applicants, depending on client requirements.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer committed to building diverse and inclusive workplaces. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with applicable Canadian accessibility and human rights legislation.

Interested?

If you're open to discussing current or future Mechanical Engineering opportunities, we'd love to connect with you. Apply with your resume, and a member of our team may reach out to discuss roles that match your background, interests, and career goals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Read the full bilingual original

Intermediate Mechanical Engineer Talent Network (Open Interest)

Location: Opportunities Available Across Ottawa (Remote, Hybrid, and Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Permanent Opportunities

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We partner with organizations ranging from innovative startups to Fortune 500 companies across Canada. Our team supports hiring initiatives across a broad range of industries, including:

Aerospace & Defence
Manufacturing
Automotive
Energy & Utilities
Industrial Equipment
Robotics & Automation
Telecommunications
Medical Devices
Rail & Transportation
Consumer Products

We regularly receive requests for Mechanical Engineers from our clients and are always interested in connecting with talented professionals who are open to new opportunities.

Open Interest Posting

Are you a Mechanical Engineer who is open to exploring new career opportunities?

Actalent works with a wide range of clients and receives frequent requests for Mechanical Engineering talent. This posting is intended to build our network of mechanical engineering professionals and identify candidates who may be interested in upcoming opportunities. While this posting does not represent a specific vacancy, qualified applicants may be contacted regarding opportunities that align with their experience, skill set, location preferences, and career goals.

Typical Responsibilities

Depending On The Specific Role, Responsibilities May Include:

Designing and developing mechanical systems, components, and products
Creating and reviewing CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation
Supporting product development from concept through manufacturing
Conducting engineering analysis, calculations, and design validation
Performing root cause investigations and troubleshooting mechanical issues
Collaborating with manufacturing, quality, systems, electrical, and project teams
Supporting testing, prototyping, and product verification activities
Ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
3+ years of professional engineering experience
Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, AutoCAD, NX, or Inventor
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles
Experience creating technical drawings and engineering documentation
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

Additional Skills Considered Assets

Product Design & Development
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
Thermal or Structural Analysis
DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly)
Product Testing & Validation
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Manufacturing Engineering
Project Engineering
P.Eng designation or EIT status
Experience in regulated industries such as Aerospace, Defence, Medical Devices, or Energy

Why Work with Actalent?

Through Our Client Network, Opportunities May Include:

Contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent positions
Projects with Fortune 500 companies and industry-leading organizations
Opportunities across multiple engineering disciplines and industries
Flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, and onsite positions
Dedicated recruiter support throughout your career search

For Eligible Contract Employees In Canada, Actalent Offers:

Comprehensive benefits through Manulife
Paid vacation pay
Paid statutory holiday pay (where applicable)
Employee discount and perks programs
Ongoing career support and professional development opportunities

We also welcome applications from both incorporated consultants and individual applicants, depending on client requirements.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer committed to building diverse and inclusive workplaces. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with applicable Canadian accessibility and human rights legislation.

Interested?

If you're open to discussing current or future Mechanical Engineering opportunities, we'd love to connect with you. Apply with your resume, and a member of our team may reach out to discuss roles that match your background, interests, and career goals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services dingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives dingénierie et de science grâce à laccès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent léchelle, linnovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, lAsie et lEurope, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers dêtre lune des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de lEngineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de légalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut dancien combattant, dun handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande daccommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou lajustement du processus de demande demploi ou dentrevue à cause dun handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com pour connaître dautres options daccommodement.

Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical systems, components, and products; create CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation; and support product development from concept through manufacturing. Conduct engineering analysis and validation, investigate and troubleshoot mechanical issues, collaborate across engineering and project teams, and support testing and compliance activities.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and at least three years of professional engineering experience are desired. Candidates should have experience with CAD software, manufacturing processes, technical drawings, and engineering documentation, along with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering
CAD Modeling
Technical Drawings
Engineering Documentation
Manufacturing Processes
Engineering Analysis
Design Validation
Root Cause Investigation
Troubleshooting
Product Development
GD&T
Finite Element Analysis
Thermal Analysis
Structural Analysis
Design For Manufacturing And Assembly
Product Testing And Validation

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Through Manulife
Paid Vacation Pay
Paid Statutory Holiday Pay
Employee Discounts And Perks
Career Support
Professional Development Opportunities

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
SolidWorks
CATIA
Creo
AutoCAD
NX
Inventor
CAD
GD&T
Finite Element Analysis
Thermal Analysis
Structural Analysis
Design For Manufacturing
Design For Assembly
Product Design
Product Development
Manufacturing Engineering
Project Engineering
Product Testing
Product Validation
New Product Introduction
Root Cause Analysis
Prototyping
Engineering Documentation
Manufacturing Processes
P.Eng
Engineer-In-Training
Aerospace
Defence
Medical Devices

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