Contract jobs in Canada

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10,685 listings · 2,921 employers Counted Oct 9, 2026. How we count

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Employers hiring include Walmart Canada (706 listings), J&M Group (140 listings), The Byng Group (140 listings).

Common roles: Project manager, Sales representative, Software engineer.

2,409 of these listings include employer-provided pay. Open a job to see its currency and pay period.

Advertised starting pay
Pay period	Median starting pay	Listings
CAD / hour	33.25	1,676
CAD / year	65,000.00	495
USD / hour	45.00	89
USD / year	45,500.00	32

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.

Workplace classifications: 4% remote, 23% hybrid, 73% on-site, 0% not specified. Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad.

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Select Source International

Electrical Engineer IV

Markham, ON, Canada

$70 to $80 USD / hour · Contract

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Job details

Pay: $70 to $80 USD / hour
Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 4, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 5, 2026

Original job description

Job Title - Electrical Engineer IV

Job Location - 650 Markland Street,Cachet Corporate Center, Markham, Ontario, Canada, L6C 0M1

Duration- 12+Months

Travel is 25%

This position will be responsible for executing Protection and Control Engineering and Consulting services in Transmission, Distribution and Industrial markets in the US and Canada. Reporting through the Grid Automation North America Protection and Control Engineering manager , the Lead Protection and Control Engineer will be part of the regional Projects and Services execution team. Activities will include designing, programming, testing and commissioning protection and control related applications for power system design and substation automation projects.

Position Summary: The Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests electrical systems and components to ensure functionality and efficiency. Responsibilities: Assist in designing and developing electrical systems and components. Conduct testing and troubleshooting of electrical equipment and systems. Document technical activities and prepare detailed reports. Collaborate with teams to ensure project specifications and timelines are met. Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Entry-level experience or internship in electrical engineering preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in electrical design software and tools. Knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, and safety protocols.

Essential Responsibilities

Design and delivery of complex protection solutions for generation, transmission, distribution systems for electrical utilities and industrial clients.

Participate in the design and development of microgrid solutions including power flow optimization and dispatching algorithms.

Perform engineering studies and analyses such as: short circuit, load flow, ground grid design, Lightening protection studies, Insulation coordination, arc-flash studies, protective device coordination, etc.

Create relay setting files to include programming of Protection and Control Elements, Control Logic and Communications settings and third-party protective relays.

Test customized Protection and Control solutions both in house and at customer installations

Ability to model and conduct power system simulations using RTDS simulator or equivalent

Provide factory acceptance test plans and testing services to validate protection designs for customer witnessing

Site acceptance test planning and field support up to and including commissioning of new applications

Assist software tool development to automate the engineering process internally and externally with key utility partners

Participate in project meetings with project managers and customers on technical discussions

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Responsibilities

Design, program, test, and commission protection and control solutions for utility and industrial power systems, including transmission, distribution, generation, and microgrid applications. Conduct power system studies, develop relay settings and control logic, support acceptance testing and commissioning, and collaborate with customers and project teams.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is listed, along with preferred entry-level experience or an internship. The role also calls for analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency with electrical design tools, and knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, and safety protocols; its complex engineering duties indicate substantial senior-level expertise.

Skills

Protection And Control Engineering
Electrical System Design
Substation Automation
Relay Programming
Power System Studies
Microgrid Design
Power Flow Optimization
Power System Simulation
RTDS Simulation
Factory Acceptance Testing
Site Acceptance Testing
Commissioning
Troubleshooting
Technical Documentation
Customer Collaboration

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Keywords

Protection And Control
Transmission Systems
Distribution Systems
Generation Systems
Industrial Power Systems
Substation Automation
Microgrids
Power Flow Optimization
Dispatching Algorithms
Short-Circuit Analysis
Load-Flow Analysis
Ground Grid Design
Lightning Protection Studies
Insulation Coordination
Arc-Flash Studies
Relay Settings
Control Logic
Communications Settings
Protective Relays
RTDS Simulator
Power System Simulation
Factory Acceptance Testing
Site Acceptance Testing
Commissioning
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Design Software
Safety Regulations

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