20010 – Engineering managers
This occupation is on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage list (median wage at least 2 times the average median wage). From November 3, 2026, 12 months of qualifying Canadian work experience in it can add 70 CRS points, or a qualifying job offer in it can earn 100 points. Only the higher of the two counts, not both.
Lead statement
Engineering managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of an engineering department, service or firm.
Main duties
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of an engineering department, service or firm
- Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm
- Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings
- Assign, co-ordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams
- Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas
- May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department.
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in engineering is usually required.
- Extensive experience in an engineering discipline, including supervisory experience, is required.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is usually required.
Example job titles
director of quality control engineering · director of engineering research and development · quality assurance engineering manager · director of quality assurance engineering · engineering department manager · engineering manager · director of engineering · quality control engineering manager · production engineering manager · telecommunications engineering service manager · director of safety engineering · traffic engineering service manager - telecommunications · engineering delivery chief · automation engineering manager · aerospace engineering manager · civil engineering manager · electrical engineering manager · engineering and maintenance manager · engineering superintendent · geotechnical engineering manager · computer hardware engineering manager · industrial engineering manager · director of mechanical engineering · mechanical engineering manager · marine engineering manager · engineering manager - manufacturing · director of engineering - manufacturing · test engineering manager - engineering · structural engineering manager · mining engineering manager
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $44.42 | $71.79 | $106.25 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $40.38 | $62.00 | $102.56 |
| Nova Scotia | $41.28 | $63.23 | $95.83 |
| New Brunswick | $26.00 | $62.50 | $96.15 |
| Quebec | $43.29 | $66.15 | $98.22 |
| Ontario | $46.00 | $72.12 | $102.56 |
| Manitoba | $31.25 | $52.88 | $76.15 |
| Saskatchewan | $48.46 | $65.34 | $90.87 |
| Alberta | $56.00 | $82.00 | $120.19 |
| British Columbia | $44.00 | $67.31 | $110.58 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.