Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 25, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,736
Employers: 1,517

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $104,901Across 665 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $45.32Across 53 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $139,614Across 38 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 2%113 listings
Hybrid: 36%1,702 listings
On-site: 61%2,911 listings

Not specified: <1% (10 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (258), Egis Group (136), Stantec (133).

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

Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Intermediate Electrical Engineer
WSP in Canada
Terrace, BC
Full-time
…innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and…
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Full-time
…innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and…
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Thurber Engineering Ltd.

Geotechnical Engineer

Calgary, AB, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 25, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

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Original job description

Company Description Thurber Engineering Ltd. is a Canadian consulting firm wholly owned by senior practising professionals, with a history dating back to 1957. The company employs over 500 engineers, geoscientists, and technologists in 15 offices across Canada, delivering quality Geotechnical, Geo-Environmental, and Materials Engineering and Testing services. Thurber’s teams are led by experienced principals and specialists, supported by project staff who have access to in-house laboratory facilities, specialized field-testing equipment, and advanced instrumentation. The organization is structured to provide fast, efficient, and cost-effective service to clients, leveraging the collective resources and technical depth of the entire company.

Role Description: This is a full-time Geotechnical Engineer role based in Calgary, AB. The Geotechnical Engineer will perform geotechnical assessments and prepare design recommendations for tailings dams and tailings harvesting. The role involves preparing technical reports, collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams, and supporting project delivery from proposal through construction. The Geotechnical Engineer will also liaise with clients, participate in project meetings, and ensure work complies with applicable standards, regulations, and Thurber’s quality procedures.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in site investigation, including planning, execution, and interpretation of field and laboratory testing data.
Strong understanding of tailings behavior, including classification, characterization, and application to engineering problems.
Applied expertise in geotechnical engineering, with skills in analysis and design for tailings storage facilities, slope stability, and ground improvement.
Knowledge of engineering geology principles and their use in assessing ground conditions, hazards, and constructability.
Proficiency in dam design for water and tailings retention structures, familiarity with relevant Canadian codes and standards.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s degree is considered an asset).
Professional engineer registration (P.Eng.) in Alberta or another province, or working toward registration.
Experience with geotechnical analysis software, and strong technical report writing skills.
Effective communication, collaboration, and time-management skills, with a focus on safety and quality.

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Responsibilities

Conduct geotechnical assessments and develop design recommendations for tailings dams and tailings harvesting, including preparing technical reports. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support projects from proposal through construction, liaise with clients, and ensure work meets applicable standards, regulations, and quality procedures.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, with a master's degree considered an asset, and professional engineer registration in Alberta or another province or progress toward registration. Candidates should have experience in site investigation, tailings behavior, geotechnical analysis and design, engineering geology, dam design, relevant Canadian standards, geotechnical software, and technical report writing.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering
Site Investigation
Field and Laboratory Testing
Tailings Characterization
Tailings Storage Facility Design
Slope Stability Analysis
Ground Improvement
Engineering Geology
Dam Design
Geotechnical Analysis Software
Technical Report Writing
Client Liaison
Project Delivery
Communication
Collaboration
Time Management

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Keywords

Geotechnical Engineering
Tailings Dams
Tailings Harvesting
Tailings Storage Facilities
Site Investigation
Field Testing
Laboratory Testing
Tailings Classification
Tailings Characterization
Slope Stability
Ground Improvement
Engineering Geology
Dam Design
Water Retention Structures
Canadian Codes and Standards
Geotechnical Analysis Software
Technical Reports
Construction Support
Quality Procedures
Safety

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