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Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

The Structural Temporary Works Engineer with Bird’s Design and Engineering Services, is responsible for leading the planning, assessment, and execution of structural temporary works engineering across commercial, infrastructure, and industrial construction projects nationwide. Acting as the company’s subject matter expert, this role ensures all temporary structures are designed, implemented, and maintained in accordance with engineering best practices, regulatory requirements, and project-specific needs. The successful candidate will identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, establish quality control frameworks, and support project teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant temporary works operations.

This opportunity will be based out of the Mississauga office.

What You Will Be Working On Temporary Works Engineering

• Be knowledgeable with all relevant provincial OHS acts and regulations, design and construction standards and codes.
• Assess engineering and safety requirements for temporary structures, including: tower cranes, shoring, scaffolding, formwork, falsework, hoarding, access systems, construction staging, and temporary works for construction sites (work platforms, guardrails, fall protection).
• Review and validate temporary works designs prepared internally or by third-party engineers.
• Provide engineering guidance during project estimation, planning, procurement, and execution phases.
• Ensure temporary works align with project specifications, structural requirements, and meet applicable compliance to codes and standards.

Risk Identification, Analysis & Mitigation

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments related to temporary structural systems.
• Identify constraints, hazards, and failure risks across varying project conditions.
• Develop and communicate robust risk mitigation strategies and engineering controls.
• Lead or support incident investigations related to temporary works.

Quality Assurance & Site Support

• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve site-based quality programs and procedures related to temporary works.
• Conduct site visits nationally to support project teams with inspections, technical problem-solving, and compliance verification.
• Audit temporary works installations for structural adequacy, safety, and adherence to approved engineering designs.
• Mentor site personnel in the correct implementation and monitoring of temporary structures.

Subject Matter Expertise & Leadership

• Serve as the primary technical resource for structural temporary works engineering across the organization.
• Provide training, develop reference materials, and promote best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams - including safety, quality, estimating, project management and other engineering disciplines - to drive technical excellence.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives relating to temporary works processes, design standards, and construction methodologies.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s degree an asset).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with at least one Canadian province, with ability to obtain licenses in other jurisdictions.
• Additional certification in temporary works design or construction safety considered an asset.
• Minimum 15+ years of structural or temporary works engineering experience in commercial, infrastructure, or industrial construction.
• Demonstrated experience in auditing, assessing and reviewing temporary works systems such as scaffolding, shoring, falsework, stability systems, formwork, heavy lifts, cofferdams, roadway and railway protection systems, dewatering systems, elevators, elevating platforms, bridges.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, site operations, and structural behaviour.
• Demonstrated experience in managing people and construction teams.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software and engineering design tools, and word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian building codes, OH&S regulations, and CSA standards (including Canadian Bridge Design Code).
• Knowledge of American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) is an asset.
• Ability to interpret structural engineering drawings and specifications, construction documents, and contractor means and methods.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Strong skills in establishing and maintaining document control and record keeping.
• Ability to work independently and travel extensively across Canada.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

We Put Safety First A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

Bird is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This is a core part of our culture and guides our actions and strategic priorities. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and share their unique perspectives and talents. Our ongoing commitments focus on addressing inequities and promoting a better understanding of diversity to build an inclusive and fair culture. We recognize that diverse teams are more knowledgeable, perform better, and achieve greater success. As such, we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating opportunities for all employees to grow and succeed.