Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,635
Employers: 1,446

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $103,989Across 633 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $47.90Across 54 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $126,788Across 29 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 2%107 listings
Hybrid: 37%1,704 listings
On-site: 61%2,817 listings

Not specified: <1% (7 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (263), Stantec (137), AtkinsRéalis (132).

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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Oshawa, ON
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Stantec

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Markham, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 8, 2026
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in consulting or regulatory environments
Working hours: 20 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 22, 2026

Original job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Markham office, with consideration for other Ontario locations. You will be part of the Water Resources Technical Team within Stantec’s Environmental Services Business Line, contributing to a wide range of water resources projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

This role involves working within multidisciplinary teams on baseline and impact assessments, feasibility studies, hydrologic assessments, and water quality investigations. You will manage complex scopes of work alongside hydrologists, hydrotechnical engineers, hydrogeologists, structural engineers, and directly engage with clients. Strong hydrology and hydraulics expertise is essential.

The Key Responsibilities For This Position Include

Lead and manage water resources projects involving hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality components
Oversee project budgets, staff allocation, and invoice preparation and review
Prepare proposals, develop work plans, schedules, and budgets, and manage projects and tasks
Author clear and comprehensive technical reports documenting modeling results, field investigations and analytical findings
Design and supervise hydrological and water quality field investigations
Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to contribute to project success
Apply industry standards, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks consistently
Perform primarily office-based work involving extended computer use and data analysis
Travel to field sites as required, including occasional overnight stays

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve team goals
Proven mentorship capabilities for junior and intermediate staff
Capacity to manage multiple projects and tasks consistently
Strong business development, client engagement, and financial management skills
Effective time management, organization, and prioritization
Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence
Strong problem-solving and timely decision-making abilities
Proficient in technical and non-technical communication with clients, regulators, academia, and the public
Commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards
Solid understanding of Ontario and federal water resources legislation, regulations, and guidance
Experience with numerical hydrodynamic, hydrologic, and hydraulic modeling tools is considered an asset
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, organized, and consistent work.
Strong initiative and independent decision-making skills
Excellent team-building and interpersonal communication abilities
Technical proficiency and practical problem-solving expertise
Familiarity with local markets and practices is an asset
Valid G-class driver’s license required

Education and Experience

Graduate degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences with a focus on water resources and hydrology

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in consulting or regulatory environments

Professional registration with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO)

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Markham

Other Locations: Canada | ON | Barrie

Organization: 1609 EnvSvcs-CA Ontario West-Markham ON

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 04/02/2026 01:02:30

Req ID: 1004067

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex water resources projects, including hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality assessments. Responsibilities include overseeing project budgets, authoring technical reports, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Requirements

Requires a graduate degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences and at least 10 years of relevant consulting or regulatory experience. Professional registration with PEO or PGO and a valid G-class driver's license are mandatory.

Skills

Hydrologic Modeling
Hydraulic Modeling
Water Quality Investigation
Project Management
Budget Management
Technical Report Writing
Client Engagement
Business Development
Mentorship
Field Investigation Design
Regulatory Compliance
Hydrodynamic Modeling
Financial Management
Time Management
Problem Solving
Interpersonal Communication

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Health Care Spending Account
Wellness Spending Account
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Group Tax-Free Savings Account
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Emergency Travel Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Membership Fee Coverage
Paid Time Off

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Keywords

Water Resources Engineering
Hydrology
Hydraulics
Hydrogeology
Hydrodynamic Modeling
Environmental Services
PEO
PGO
Baseline Assessments
Impact Assessments
Feasibility Studies
Water Quality
Ontario Water Legislation
Federal Water Regulations
Technical Reporting
Field Investigations
Sustainable Engineering
Environmental Consulting
Project Scheduling
Staff Allocation

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