Structural Department Head

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. This senior leadership role focuses on team management, project delivery excellence, and strategic growth within the structural practice, offering a competitive salary of $150,000–$190,000 CAD.

Role Overview

• Provide administrative leadership to a large team of engineers, technologists, technicians, and scientists focused on structural aspects of hydro and water-retaining infrastructure.
• Oversee design, assessment, and planning for diverse hydro and water projects serving public and private clients nationwide.
• Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of consulting services to external clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage staff development, performance, coaching, mentoring, and long-term career planning.
• Supervise engineering deliverables across projects, tracking performance metrics and resource allocation.
• Support business development through opportunity assessments, proposals, and client relationship building.
• Coordinate across disciplines and promote a safety-first culture with proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in civil/structural engineering (P.Eng. preferred) or equivalent technical background with proven leadership; 15+ years structural experience, ideally in consulting and hydro structures.
• 5+ years managing engineering/technical teams (20+ staff ideal), with strong project management, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Proficiency in office tools for reports, proposals, and technical documentation.

What’s Offered

• Salary range: $150,000–$190,000 CAD, plus 4 weeks vacation.
• Employee ownership options available in the near future within an established, employee-focused firm.
• Competitive benefits, diversity commitment, and accommodations for disabilities.

Experienced structural leaders are encouraged to apply in confidence.