Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 22, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,719
Employers: 1,499

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $104,599Across 703 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $46.90Across 54 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $139,064Across 37 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 2%113 listings
Hybrid: 36%1,700 listings
On-site: 61%2,896 listings

Not specified: <1% (10 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (237), Egis Group (137), Stantec (131).

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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BMT

Senior Naval Architect

309-311 Legget Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2K 1Z8, Canada

Pay: $105,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in Naval Architecture;
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 10, 2026

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Original job description

Senior Naval Architect

Department: Technical Capability

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Canada

Reporting To: Silvia Penkova

Compensation: CA$105,000 - CA$150,000 / year

Description

Job Title: Senior Naval Architect
Location: Halifax, NS, Ottawa, ON, or Victoria, BC
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Annual Salary: $105,000-150,000

About BMT

BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Naval Architect is responsible for professionally and efficiently executing work in support of client taskings for small to large platforms. Responsibilities and Tasks include:

General:

Provide Naval Architecture advice and support to external and internal customers. Manage your own technical work and evaluate its effectiveness to improve best practice.
Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Comply with relevant business and ethics codes of conduct. Undertake engineering and non-engineering activities in a way that contributes to best practice. Act as Technical Lead on specified projects. Act as Technical Assurer on specified projects. Act as Project Manager (PM) on specified projects. Work within the BMT Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures. Maintain your technical competency in your area(s) of specialization.
Promotes building a positive team culture through input, feedback and participation in team building and wellness activities.

Role Specific:

Ability to conduct Naval Architectural calculations on small simple platforms (tug, barge, ferry) to large complex ships (surface combatants, submarines, cargo and passenger vessels) in one or more areas including:
- Hydrostatics;
- Hydrodynamics;
- Structural strength;
- Seakeeping and motions; and
- Resistance and Propulsion.
Conduct Trim and Incline (T&I) experiments and generate associated calculations and documentation.
Work with Shipyards, Dockyards, Owners, Class and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to conduct ship surveys for design and engineering changes, mid-life upgrades and vessel condition documentation. · Knowledge of domain specific standards including International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, Class Society rules, Transport Canada Regulations and Canadian Forces Technical Orders.\
Maintain a program of Continuing Professional Development to sustain your technical knowledge.
Work with Capability Manager to identify the levels of suitably qualified and experienced personnel (SQEP) required to fulfil current and projected demand.
Work with Capability Manager to identify training or other developmental opportunities to develop SQEP within BMT.
Work with Capability Manager to identify resources for project work, training and development opportunities.
Mentor BMT staff who are developing skills, qualifications and experience in their domain.
Arbitrate on disputes concerning technical content within their domain.
Stamp and Seal Professional Engineering deliverables in area of practice.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential:

Degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture;
Minimum 10 years of experience in Naval Architecture;
Existing registration or ability to obtain registration with Professional Engineering governance body in Province of work; and
Eligible for a Canadian security clearance.

Desirable:

Detailed knowledge and experience in the following areas:
Ship or submarine hydrostatics including stability, weight control and margins; and
Ship or submarine inclining experiments (submerged and surfaced);
Experience in the in-service support of naval systems and/or engineering design;
Experience in the development and use of technical studies and drawings;
An understanding of specifications for government and commercial vessels;
Experience in systems integration, ship construction and/or repair;
Submarine specific knowledge is considered an asset.

Why Work For Us?

At BMT we believe in hiring the best talent, from diverse backgrounds, as this introduces new ideas to the team and our customers. We believe in a cooperative and collaborative work environment and support and encourage career growth.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary commensurate with skill, ability and experience, as well as a comprehensive benefit package including:

Medical, dental and vision plan (including a Health Care Spending Account)
Employee and Family Assistance program
Parental/Maternity leave top-up program
RRSP or TFSA matching program
Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement
Training and development opportunities
Employee recognition program
Employee referral program

BMT is committed to employment equity, to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst its workforce. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Naval Architect provides expert technical advice and support for small to large maritime platforms while acting as a technical lead or project manager. They are responsible for conducting complex naval calculations, performing ship surveys, and mentoring staff to ensure high-quality engineering deliverables.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture and possess at least 10 years of relevant experience. Applicants are required to be eligible for a Canadian security clearance and maintain professional engineering registration.

Skills

Naval architecture
Hydrostatics
Hydrodynamics
Structural strength
Seakeeping
Resistance and propulsion
Trim and incline experiments
Ship surveys
Project management
Technical assurance
Engineering design
Systems integration
Mentoring
Regulatory compliance
Weight control

Benefits

Medical plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health care spending account
Employee and family assistance program
Parental/maternity leave top-up program
RRSP matching program
TFSA matching program
Flexible work hours
Hybrid work arrangement
Training and development opportunities
Employee recognition program
Employee referral program

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Hiring contact

Silvia Penkova

Keywords

Naval Architecture
Marine Engineering
Hydrostatics
Hydrodynamics
Structural Strength
Seakeeping
Resistance and Propulsion
Trim and Incline
Ship Surveys
IMO Regulations
Transport Canada
Professional Engineer
Submarines
Surface Combatants
Weight Control
Systems Integration
Engineering Design
Quality Management System
Technical Assurance
Project Management

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