Technical Director

Technical Director, Canadian Operations

Company: STARMASS Environment Technologies Corporation

Location: Canada

Position: Technical Director / Director of Canadian Operations

Employment Type: Leadership Role, Flexible Engagement

Company Description

STARMASS is a Canadian engineering and technology company established in 1984. We specialize in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), engineering instrumentation, infrastructure monitoring, and lifecycle asset management.

We support projects involving buildings, bridges, transportation infrastructure, utilities, heritage structures, and major construction developments.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead and execute STARMASS Canada's engineering and technical operations.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for technical delivery, project execution, engineering coordination, and the development of our Canadian operations.

This is a hands-on leadership position suited to an engineering professional who combines technical expertise with project management and business development capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead STARMASS Canada's technical and engineering operations.
• Oversee project planning, execution, delivery, and technical quality.
• Manage structural monitoring, instrumentation, and engineering assignments.
• Coordinate engineering teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and technical partners.
• Review technical proposals, methodologies, drawings, and reports.
• Support client relationships, technical meetings, and project negotiations.
• Identify new projects and develop business opportunities across Canada.
• Establish operational processes and support the growth of the Canadian team.
• Report directly to executive management on project performance and operational priorities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in engineering project management or technical leadership.
• Knowledge of structural health monitoring, instrumentation, structural engineering, or infrastructure asset management.
• Experience managing engineering projects, technical teams, and client relationships.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of Canadian operations.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada preferred.
• Experience in engineering consulting, construction, or infrastructure monitoring is an asset.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead and develop the Canadian operations of an established engineering company.
• Direct involvement in technical and strategic decisions.
• Exposure to Canadian and international infrastructure projects.
• Flexible leadership engagement, with responsibilities and compensation aligned with experience.
• Potential for a long-term executive leadership role as operations expand.

We welcome applications from experienced engineers, technical managers, and engineering professionals interested in taking a leadership role in developing STARMASS Canada's operations.