National Structural Dept Lead — Hydro & Water Infrastructure

Skyline Recruitment Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Employee ownership options

Competitive benefits

Diversity commitment

Accommodations for disabilities

Job summary

A leading Canadian engineering consultancy is seeking a Structural Department Head to lead a national team delivering hydro and water-retaining structure projects across Canada. The role focuses on team management, project delivery excellence, and strategic growth within the structural practice. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in civil/structural engineering, 15+ years of experience, and strong leadership skills. Offering a competitive salary of $150,000–$190,000 CAD and additional benefits, including employee ownership options.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of structural experience, ideally in consulting and hydro structures.
• 5+ years managing engineering/technical teams (20+ staff ideal).
• Proficiency in office tools for reports and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff development, performance, coaching, mentoring, and career planning.
• Supervise engineering deliverables across projects, tracking performance metrics.
• Support business development through opportunity assessments and proposals.
• Coordinate across disciplines and promote a safety-first culture.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Client relationship management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s in civil/structural engineering

Job description

A leading Canadian engineering consultancy is seeking a Structural Department Head to lead a national team delivering hydro and water-retaining structure projects across Canada. The role focuses on team management, project delivery excellence, and strategic growth within the structural practice. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in civil/structural engineering, 15+ years of experience, and strong leadership skills. Offering a competitive salary of $150,000–$190,000 CAD and additional benefits, including employee ownership options.