20010 - Engineering Managers
Broad Occupation Category
2 - Natural and applied sciences and related occupations.
TEER
0 - Management occupations.
Major Group
20 - Specialized middle management occupations in engineering, architecture, science, and information systems.
Sub-major Group
200 - Specialized middle management occupations in engineering, architecture, science, and information systems.
Minor Group
2001 - Managers in engineering, architecture, science, and information systems.
Main Duties
Engineering Managers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Plan and oversee engineering department operations
- Develop policies, technical standards, and procedures
- Consult with clients and stakeholders on project specifications
- Assign and evaluate engineering teams
- Recruit staff and supervise professional development
- Participate directly in technical design and inspections
Employment Requirements
These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:
- A bachelor's degree in engineering is usually required.
- Extensive professional and supervisory experience is typically required.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in a province or territory may be required.
- Membership with provincial engineering regulators may be required.
- Many employers offer pension plans, medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid leave, and employer contributions to pension and employment insurance programs.
Engineering Managers Salary Prospects
Community/Area
Low ($/hour)
Median ($/hour)
High ($/hour)
Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)39.50
Median ($/hour)57.69
High ($/hour)86.54
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)38.46
Median ($/hour)61.70
High ($/hour)102.00
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)31.25
Median ($/hour)51.10
High ($/hour)67.31
Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/hour)31.25
Median ($/hour)46.00
High ($/hour)91.35
Community/AreaNew Brunswick
Low ($/hour)39.11
Median ($/hour)44.10
High ($/hour)82.21
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)40.87
Median ($/hour)60.00
High ($/hour)87.50
Community/AreaNorthwest Territories
Low ($/hour)N/A
Median ($/hour)N/A
High ($/hour)N/A
Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)34.29
Median ($/hour)48.08
High ($/hour)72.65
Community/AreaNunavut
Low ($/hour)N/A
Median ($/hour)N/A
High ($/hour)N/A
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)43.08
Median ($/hour)60.10
High ($/hour)88.72
Community/AreaPrince Edward Island
Low ($/hour)35.71
Median ($/hour)50.88
High ($/hour)79.87
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)40.60
Median ($/hour)57.69
High ($/hour)79.81
Community/AreaSaskatchewan
Low ($/hour)43.27
Median ($/hour)56.54
High ($/hour)72.12
Community/AreaYukon Territory
Low ($/hour)N/A
Median ($/hour)N/A
High ($/hour)N/A
