Project manager jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,255
Employers: 1,361

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $101,183Across 437 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $55.84Across 60 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $115,000Across 17 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 2%66 listings
Hybrid: 36%1,170 listings
On-site: 62%2,016 listings

Not specified: <1% (3 listings)

Employers hiring include Pomerleau (93), WSP in Canada (83), AtkinsRéalis (46).

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 Project Manager - Community Infrastructure (First Nations & Municipal)
WSP in Canada
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Cybersecurity Project Manager
CGI
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
The Cybersecurity Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering cybersecurity projects and initiatives from initiation through completion. This role works…
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Project Manager - Site Investigation, Remediation, and Risk Assessment
Stantec
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
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Project Manager - Site Investigation, Remediation, and Risk Assessment
Stantec
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Project Manager - Site Investigation, Remediation, and Risk Assessment
Stantec
Sidney, BC
- Full-time
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Project Manager - Site Investigation, Remediation, and Risk Assessment
Stantec
Victoria, BC
- Full-time
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Senior Project Manager, Land Development
WSP
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Build the Future with Us – As a Senior Project Manager in our Edmonton Land Devel
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Project Manager - Restoration
ARS Responds Canada
Toronto, ON
- $90,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Project Manager
Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company
Toronto, ON
- $85 to $95 CAD / hour
- Contract
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of large, complex technology and data programs spanning multiple workstreams, delivery teams,…
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Senior Project Manager - Baggage Handling Systems
AtkinsRéalis
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Senior Project Manager - Baggage Handling Systems with proven experience supporting large scale airport or…
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Senior Project Manager Consultant
AtkinsRéalis
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Senior Project Manager Consultant with proven experience supporting large scale airport or equivalent major…
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Senior Project Manager - Interim Capacity
AtkinsRéalis
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Senior Project Manager - Interim Capacity with proven experience supporting large scale airport or…
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Senior Project Manager - Airfield
AtkinsRéalis
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Senior Project Manager - Airfield with proven experience supporting large scale airport or equivalent major…
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Project Manager - Cables and Transformers
Kinectrics
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Emergency Spill Response Project Manager - Full Time (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
Pario Engineering & Environmental Sciences
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Pario has an existing opening for an Emergency Spill Response Project Manager to join our remediation and
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Project Manager/Estimator, Service
Houle’s Plumbing Heating & Electrical Center
Burnaby, BC
- $85,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We are recruiting for an energetic, business savvy, and driven Project Manager/Estimator, Service Projects to join our Service divisio
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Tunnel Project Manager / Tunnel Engineer (French-Speaking)
Maynard Civil Engineering Recruitment
Quebec, QC
- Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Tunnel Project Manager / Tunnel Engineer to join a major metro infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will be French-speaking, technically strong, and…
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Commissioning Project Manager
Trojan Technologies
London, ON
- $75,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project.
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Project Manager (Evergreen)
CAE
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Project Manager
Mott Electric
Burnaby, BC
- $90,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Project Manager
EBC Inc.
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Project Manager (Tech/IoT)
Blackstone Energy Services Inc.
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Full-time
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Project Engineer / Project Manager
Associated Engineering
Yellowknife, NT
- Full-time
Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Project Engineer/Project Manager to join our team in our Yellowknife office. This…
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Senior Website Project Manager
Kanopi
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
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Senior Project Manager, PLM & MES Transformation
MDA Space
Brampton, ON
- Full-time

Smith + Andersen

Project Manager - Electrical

Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000

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Job details

Pay: Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 23, 2026

Original job description

Role: Project Manager - Electrical
Location: Nanaimo, BC
Job Type: Hybrid – WFH + In Office
Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000

Who We Are

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian engineering firm, recognized for its multi-disciplinary expertise. With more than seven hundred employees across eleven offices in five provinces, the firm delivers comprehensive solutions nationwide

At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post-secondary institutions.

Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work™ and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work!

This Opportunity

The Nanaimo office of Smith + Andersen is currently seeking an Electrical Project Manager. You’re all about prioritization. While everyone else is focused on their individual tasks, you’ve got an eye on the larger goals, and have a detailed road map for how to meet those goals. When others work with you, they know that deadlines won’t slip and details won’t get missed. As a natural leader, you’re happiest when everyone is moving in the same direction, and you never hesitate to step up and get others the answers they need. You have clear communication skills, and can effectively wield those skills to make sure clients, consultants, and contractors are kept in the loop. You can easily manage multiple tasks without getting frazzled, and are eager to take on some of the biggest and most exciting projects in the country.

This posting is for a future anticipated role.

Why choose Smith + Andersen?

In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

Competitive salary
Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
Purchase Time off Program
Transit Subsidy Program
Wide variety of community and social events
Great Place to Work-Certified™
Best Workplaces™ in Canada
Best Workplaces for Inclusion™
Best Workplaces for Professional Services ™
Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness ™

What You'll Do

Prepare, or assist Principal-in-charge with, the development of all system engineering concepts (e.g. design brief) and concept report.
Review and manages the design in terms of construction budgets.
Perform or arrange reviews of existing installations and interpret/manage the impact on the project.
Prepare all calculations and select all equipment.
May assign tasks to designers and CAD Technicians where appropriate.
Understand Codes and Standards relevant for the project and communicates all requirements to the internal project team, external project team, owner, and authorities having jurisdiction.
Ensure proper coordination of documents with internal and external project team (architect, interior designer, and other disciplines).
Understand (construction) project procurement methodologies and recommend or apply such method for the project.
Review all deliverables for the project including reports, calculations, drawings, or/and specifications to ensure completeness and accuracy at various stages of development and as defined by internal total quality management.
Promote and enforce company standards relating to project administration, documentation and processes such as total quality management.
Where requested by the Principal-in-charge or Associate Principal, act as a contract administrator for designated projects to ensure timely completion of all contract administration activities for project.
Ensure that shop drawing review process takes place within project timelines.
Coordinate with the contract administration team regarding drawing reviews, proper set up of contract administration process and site activities.
Prepare all change notices or reviews change notices issued by contract administration team.
Ensure tasks are completed accurately and with the assigned hours/fee.
Respond to both technical and financial queries related to the project.
Keep the Principal-in-charge or Associate Principal advised of all changes in scope of work and prepares amendments to the contract (e.g. Request of Additional fee-RAF) for review and submission to client.
Support the process of accounts receivable.
Ensure the internal project team coordination processes by discipline are complete.
Prepare and actively monitor a schedule of tasks required to complete the project including hours to perform tasks and critical data required for performance.
Liaise with external consultants and vendors to ensure smooth project delivery.
Organize and attend client meetings and deliver presentations to client/owner.

Who You Are

Five or more years of project engineering experience in the field of electrical building services.
A senior C.E.T. with equivalent experience and abilities will also be considered.
Strong leadership qualities and ability to work independently.
Ability to work in a complex environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients.
Possesses sound communications skills as demonstrated through client and staff relations.
Demonstrated experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of major projects.
Knowledgeable about the provincial building code, electrical code, CSA, ULC, IEEE, IES and NFPA standards.
Possess superb problem solving and decision-making skills.
Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, methods and standards.

Nice to Have

A LEED Accredited Professional designation, with Experience implementing sustainable design is an asset.

About Smith + Andersen

Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design. Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the some of the most exciting projects across Canada.

For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com.

Accommodation

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Successful applicants will be advised of Smith + Andersen’s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Diversity

Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status.

Recruitment Agencies

Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.

Artificial Intelligence

Smith + Andersen does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.

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Responsibilities

The Project Manager will oversee electrical system engineering concepts, manage construction budgets, and ensure project deliverables meet quality standards. They will also coordinate with internal teams, external consultants, and clients to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within scope.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least five years of project engineering experience in electrical building services or hold a senior C.E.T. designation. Proficiency in building codes, electrical standards, and strong leadership and communication skills are required.

Skills

Project management
Electrical engineering
Leadership
Communication
Budget management
Construction procurement
Contract administration
Problem solving
Decision making
Building codes
Electrical standards
System engineering
Design coordination
Technical reporting
Client relations

Benefits

Competitive salary
Flexible hours
Half day Fridays
Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program
Health Spending Account
Group Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Share Ownership Program
Purchase Time off Program
Transit Subsidy Program

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Keywords

Electrical building services
Project management
Engineering consulting
Construction budgets
Contract administration
Building code
Electrical code
CSA
ULC
IEEE
IES
NFPA
LEED
Sustainable design
CAD
System engineering
Design brief
Quality management
Shop drawing review
Change notices
Accounts receivable
Client presentations
Vendor management
Engineering design
Infrastructure
Multi-disciplinary
Project delivery
Technical queries
Scope management
Engineering standards

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