Civil or Structural Engineer

Job Posting Title

Civil or Structural Engineer

Job Category

Systems Engineering

Language Requirements

English / Anglais

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date

2026-05-07

Job Grade

PIPSC-3

Pay Range

$111,451 - $140,007

Job Summary

This position represents a civil and/or structural engineering role within the NAV CANADA Facility Systems and Infrastructure multi-discipline engineering team which is responsible for architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems at over 100 staffed and 1000 un-staffed facilities. For civil and structural systems, this includes but is not limited to staffed and unstaffed building structures, foundations, roofs, fences, civil works, roadways, parking lots, security gates, and air navigation surveillance & communication towers and shelters.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce 

Key Accountabilities:

• Define engineering requirements
• Identify, evaluate and select viable alternatives
• Prepare and review project approval documents
• Review designs and specifications produced by outside contractors & consultants
• Conduct periodic inspection to ensure that facility and outside plant installations conform to approved design and quality
• Develop transition plans for new works to be installed at existing facilities
• Participate in procurement, construction and installation projects
• Research and implement new technologies
• Assist in the development of national standards and procedures for the construction, installation and maintenance of staffed and outside plant facilities

• Provide technical evaluation and advice requiring interpretation of Federal and Provincial acts, legislation and codes
 

Job Requirements

Education:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized educational institution.

• Registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer in the field of Civil/Structural Engineering in Canada

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience with civil and/or structural engineering in the facility management and/or construction industry

• Experience with multidiscipline construction engineering, application engineering, and consultant engineering
• Experience with new facility design, construction, and maintenance
• Experience with Technical Writing

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of related Engineering maintenance procedures, maintenance management systems and life-cycle concepts
• Extensive knowledge of civil and/or structural works design and installation principals, methods and practices
• Extensive knowledge of Federal and Provincial acts, legislation and codes
• Knowledge and experience with the following software applications:
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office 365 (word, outlook, excel, power point, one drive, teams)
  • Microsoft Visio    

Abilities:

• Adapts well to changing priorities and environments

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Displays initiative and a proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Ability to manage overlapping projects and initiatives

Personal Suitability:

• Self -Starter
• Team player: establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Positive attitude, sense of initiative, service and results oriented, self-motivated, reliability and persistence.
• Strong customer service focus 
• Demonstrates sound judgment and professionalism
• Shows strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Works effectively both independently and in a team environment

Working conditions:

• Occasional Travel Required.

• This position is a hybrid position based out of the Nav Canada Head Office, 151 Slater St. Ottawa, with a minimum 3 days per week on site.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.

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