Mechanical Design Director, Buildings

Stantec; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 128,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RRSP program

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering to lead the design and management of complex mechanical systems for projects across Quebec and beyond. You will shape sustainable design solutions and guide multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high‑impact projects in institutional, industrial, commercial, and transportation sectors.

With 15+ years in mechanical engineering and a licensed professional engineer in Quebec, you will mentor engineers, drive design excellence, and foster

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of mechanical engineering experience, including institutional projects (plumbing, ventilation, complex systems).
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
• Proven ability to communicate a clear vision, inspire teams, and build commitment.
• Mentoring and knowledge sharing to develop team skills.
• Expertise in mechanical design and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Study, design, and manage mechanical systems on diverse projects across Quebec, Canada, and overseas.
• Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Drive innovative and sustainable design practices within the Buildings group.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders across institutional, industrial, commercial, and transportation sectors.

Skills

Leadership & vision

Mentoring & knowledge sharing

Mechanical design

Continuous improvement

Education

Professional Engineer (Quebec)

Job description

• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec;

Stantec's Buildings group is on a mission to become a global leader in integrated design. Our engineers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technicians are passionate about design projects. Our collaborative culture and focus on innovation and sustainability enable us to design buildings that have a positive impact on the world.

Together, we are helping to improve the quality of life in communities.

Join us and build your career at Stantec.

Your opportunity

An excellent job opportunity is available at Stantec as Director of Mechanical Engineering. Our commitment to building sustainable communities is more important than ever, and you will play a key role in our mission. The Building group stands out by offering integrated solutions where sustainable development principles are key criteria in our design choices. The excellence of the concepts developed by Stantec's renowned experts has been recognized with numerous awards and honours from professional associations and international scientific societies. You will play a key role in our great team and participate in the study, design, and management of various projects throughout Quebec, across the country, and even overseas, in institutional, industrial, commercial, and transportation settings.

Your background

• Over 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering, including institutional projects in the fields of plumbing, ventilation, and other complex mechanical systems;
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec;
• Proven ability to communicate a clear vision, inspire, and create a high level of commitment within the team;
• Strong interest in mentoring and knowledge sharing, with an aptitude for guiding and developing the skills of team members;
• Expertise in mechanical design, with an ability to improve design processes;
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement of practices.

This description does not constitute an exhaustive list of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or modified at any time, with or without notice.

Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland -- BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$128,300.00 - $178,300.00 Annuel

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 | Ottawa

Other Locations:

Canada | NT | Yellowknife

Organization:

1571 Buildings-CA Greater Montreal-Ottawa ON

Employee Status:

Regular

Management Level:

Individual contributor

Business Justification:

New Position

Travel:

No

Schedule:

Full time