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About the Role

LAPORTE is seeking a Team Lead, Structural Engineer to establish and lead a new structural engineering team in Toronto. This role involves building, managing, and growing the team while remaining hands-on in the design and coordination of structural solutions for industrial projects.

Responsibilities

Define the structure of the new Toronto team with the partners based on mandates and plan resource needs.
Lead the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new team members.
Manage project allocation and ensure appropriate technical supervision.
Ensure the professional development and performance of team members.
Collaborate with LAPORTE's Montreal structural team to align design standards, methods, and tools, and to share workload.
Contribute to business development in Ontario by integrating structural services into projects.
Maintain and develop client relationships within the scope of structural mandates.
Perform analysis and design of structures for industrial buildings, foundations, mezzanines, platforms, and equipment supports.
Prepare technical documents including calculations, specifications, plans, and reports.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (Ontario Building Code, National Building Code of Canada, CSA standards, Quebec Construction Code).
Provide technical support on site, including coordination, inspections, and work monitoring.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (processes, mechanical, electrical, building) to integrate structural solutions.
Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and partners to ensure project quality and smooth execution.
Mentor and support less experienced engineers and professionals on projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering.
Member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) required.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in the Canadian market, ideally in a consulting environment and on industrial or steel structure projects.
Entrepreneurial mindset and a strong desire to build and develop team management and project management skills.
Excellent knowledge of design and construction codes and standards.
Proven ability to lead a project from design to completion.
Excellent communication skills.

Skills

Structural design
Structural analysis
Team management
Project management
Business development
Client relationship management
Technical documentation
Code compliance
Site support
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Mentoring
Structural design software (e.g., ETABS, SAP2000, STAAD, S-Frame, or equivalent) is an asset.
Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.

Location

Toronto, ON

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Mid-Senior
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering
Member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Member of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) is an asset

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards

Benefits

Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare)
Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%
Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office
Professional reimbursement fees (e.g., PEO, OIQ) covered by the company
Rapid growth opportunities as the Toronto team expands
Mentorship programs
Training
Cross-department opportunities
3 weeks of regular vacation
1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays
1 week of Personal/Sick leave
Lunch & Learn sessions
Team retreats
Outdoor activities
Family get-togethers
Workshops
Public transport reimbursement
Telephone reimbursement

About the Company

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm offering high value-added engineering services to pharmaceutical, agri-food, industrial, and industrial biotech factories.
The company has 30 agencies across North America and Europe, with over 500 passionate engineering employees.
LAPORTE offers a stimulating environment where autonomy, collaboration, and professional growth are central.
The company believes in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity.

Equal Opportunity

A diverse, flexible, and non-conformist work environment that values equity, work-life balance, and promotes efficiency in daily tasks with enormous growth opportunities.