Management & leadership jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 1, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,163
Employers: 1,347

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $101,853Across 431 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $58.90Across 59 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $122,647Across 17 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 2%68 listings
Hybrid: 36%1,130 listings
On-site: 62%1,964 listings

Not specified: <1% (1 listing)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (85), Pomerleau (54), AtkinsRéalis (47).

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

Management & leadership jobs in Canada

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HDR

Substation Project Manager

Calgary, AB, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Experience: 7 years related experience inclusive of a minimum 2 years experience in project management
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 1, 2026

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Original job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

The primary duties of a Substation Project Manager include executing and managing all aspects of substation engineering projects, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, quality control, scope, schedule, and budget management, and project closeout.

As a Substation Project Manager, your role will encompass the following:

Managing and leading projects and programs throughout the entire life cycle.
Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, Discipline Leads, Coordinators, Designers, CADD Technicians, and administrative staff.
Providing team member oversight over workload, schedule, quality, utilization, morale, and performance.
As applicable, being responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects and programs, such as public engagement, Provincial/County/State/Federal agency engagement, permitting, right of way acquisition, and construction management.
Leading the QA/QC process per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering services and work products that exceed client quality expectations.
Supporting client management and at times engaging in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region and beyond.
Coordinating with Area and Regional leadership and HDR’s Talent Acquisition team to develop a hiring plan to help build and grow a group of professionals to meet program and practice needs.
Ability to workshare with staff in multiple offices to execute projects.
Represents HDR to support marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 5 years of utilities and substation project management experience.
10 years related experience inclusive of a minimum of 5 years experience in project management
PMP
Experience with or exposure to system projection and planning, communication, distribution, and transmission lines as well as public involvement, environmental permitting, and real estate acquisition are an added benefit.
Must have the ability to interact with various design teams and have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
7 years related experience inclusive of a minimum 2 years experience in project management
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
MS Office and MS Project experience is required
Demonstrated leadership skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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Responsibilities

Manage substation engineering projects and programs throughout their life cycle, including proposal and scope development, team assignments, execution, quality assurance, schedule and budget oversight, and closeout. Lead and support project teams, client relationships, business development, hiring plans, and coordination of permitting, public engagement, right-of-way, and construction activities as applicable.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, at least seven years of related experience including two years in project management, and a professional engineering license recognized in the position's jurisdiction. Candidates must have MS Office and MS Project experience, demonstrated leadership skills, and a commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture; substation project management experience and a PMP are preferred.

Skills

Substation Project Management
Project Execution
Scope Management
Schedule Management
Budget Management
Quality Control
QA/QC
Team Leadership
Staff Mentoring
Workload Management
Client Management
Business Development
Proposal Development
Hiring Planning
Project Coordination
Communication

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Keywords

Substation Engineering
Power Sector
Project Management
Project Life Cycle
Scope Development
Proposal Development
Project Execution
Quality Management Systems
QA/QC
Schedule Management
Budget Management
Project Closeout
Project Engineer
Discipline Leads
MS Office
MS Project
Professional Engineer License
PMP
Utilities
System Projection and Planning
Communication Systems
Distribution Lines
Transmission Lines
Public Engagement
Environmental Permitting
Real Estate Acquisition
Right-of-Way Acquisition
Construction Management
Client Management
Business Development

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