Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 21, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,718
Employers: 1,499

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $104,625Across 713 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $45.63Across 55 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $140,153Across 35 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 2%113 listings
Hybrid: 36%1,689 listings
On-site: 62%2,906 listings

Not specified: <1% (10 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (239), Egis Group (137), Stantec (130).

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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Senior Electrical Engineer, Water & Wastewater
WSP in Canada
Calgary, AB
Full-time
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
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Senior Electrical Engineer, Water & Wastewater
WSP in Canada
Vaughan, ON
Full-time
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Senior Electrical Engineer, Water & Wastewater
WSP in Canada
Markham, ON
Full-time
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Calgary, AB
Full-time
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Victoria, BC
$105,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
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Systems Safety Engineer
GFT
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Full-time
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GFT

Senior Systems Safety Engineer

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Pay: The salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $163,000.00.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Sep 24, 2026
Experience: 15+ years of experience in system safety engineering.
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 25, 2026

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What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer to join our Practice or CBG Team our of either Ontario, Alberta, or British Colombia.

Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature transportation projects here.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do:

Under limited supervision, the Senior Safety Engineer independently leads safety assurance and safety certification activities for major rail transit projects. The individual serves as a technical authority on safety matters and provides leadership in hazard management, safety engineering, safety assurance, and regulatory compliance activities.

The Senior Safety Engineer should possess strong knowledge of safety engineering methodologies and a working understanding of RAM principles sufficient to coordinate integrated RAMS activities and interface effectively with RAM specialists.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Lead project safety programs and safety assurance activities.
Define project safety plans and safety management processes.
Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and hazard management processes.
Lead preparation and review of Safety Cases and Safety Assurance Reports.
Act as technical lead for safety certification programs.
Establish safety requirements and acceptance criteria.
Interface directly with clients, regulators, assessors, and project stakeholders.
Lead contractor safety reviews and acceptance activities.
Ensure integration of safety activities with systems engineering, integration, testing, and RAM programs.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
Support business development and proposal activities.
Serve as trusted advisor on safety matters for clients and project teams.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related STEM discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada highly desirable.

What We Prefer You Bring:

15+ years of experience in system safety engineering.
Experienced IEC 61508 and/or EN 50126 practitioner.
Skilled at dissecting complex stakeholder needs and articulating an assurance case based on reasoned logic and well-rounded judgement.
Experience leading the execution of safety management programmes, and supporting Independent Safety Assessments.
Working knowledge of RAM principles and RAM analyses.
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $163,000.00. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.

We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: ON, AB, or BC.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Systems Safety Engineer leads safety assurance and certification activities for major rail transit projects. This includes managing hazard identification, risk assessments, and serving as a technical authority for safety management processes.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a STEM discipline, with a P.Eng. designation in Canada being highly desirable. Preference is given to candidates with over 15 years of experience in system safety engineering and expertise in IEC 61508 or EN 50126.

Skills

Systems Safety Engineering
Hazard Management
Safety Assurance
Regulatory Compliance
RAM Principles
Risk Assessment
Safety Certification
Stakeholder Management
Technical Leadership
IEC 61508
EN 50126
Systems Engineering
Safety Case Preparation
Contractor Safety Review
Business Development
Mentoring

Benefits

Hybrid work environment
Wellness programs
Parental leave
Pet insurance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid-time-off (PTO)
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development
Incentive compensation

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Keywords

Systems Safety
Rail Transit
RAMS
IEC 61508
EN 50126
Hazard Identification
Safety Case
Safety Assurance Reports
P.Eng
STEM
Risk Management
Multimodal Roadway Systems
Transportation Infrastructure
Independent Safety Assessments
Safety Management Programmes
Technical Authority

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