Posted 4 months ago
Mechanical Engineer (Contractor)
@ Giffen Consulting
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Giffen Consulting is hiring an intermediate to senior Mechanical Engineer on a contract basis, with mining or heavy industrial background. The role covers mechanical design deliverables, equipment selection and sizing, drawing checks, technical reports, and client presentations for mining, utility and heavy industrial projects. It requires a Canadian Professional Engineer registration, a Canadian mechanical engineering degree, 4+ years of experience, and willingness to travel to site visits.
Responsibilities:
- Execute mechanical engineering deliverables and calculations
- Select and size mechanical equipment
- Check drawing packages and equipment data sheets
- Write technical reports and engineering specifications
- Coordinate across disciplines and present to clients
Requirements summary:
- Canadian mechanical engineering degree
- Professional Engineer registration in Canada
- 4+ years in mining or heavy industrial projects
- Knowledge of ASME and CSA codes
- Willingness to travel for site visits
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering |
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Giffen Consulting
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Full company description
Where expertise, solutions and relationships go beyond the surface. Giffen Consulting is a Canadian company that provides fit-for-purpose engineering and project delivery solutions with a focus on the mining, utility, and heavy industrial sectors. Our commitment to collaboration and transparent communication, paired with a formidable and incredibly talented team, positions us as the unparalleled choice in the industry. From project conception to completion, we’re with you every step of the way.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,839
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 27
- Reported office locations
- 320 Granville Street, Suite 670, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1S9, CA
- 15 Toronto Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario M5C 2E3, CA
- Other recorded names
- Giffen Consulting
- Giffen Consulting Ltd.
- Specialties
- Estimating
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Staffing Solutions
- Mechanical Engineering
- Piping Design
- Piping Engineering
- Mining
- Engineering Support
- 3D Assets
- Infrastructure Digitization
- Project Services
- Civil Earthworks
- Process Engineering
- E&I Engineering
- and CAD & Design
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Where expertise, solutions and relationships go beyond the surface. Giffen Consulting is a Canadian company that provides fit-for-purpose engineering and project delivery solutions with a focus on the mining, utility, and heavy industrial sectors. Our commitment to collaboration and transparent communication, paired with a formidable and incredibly talented team, positions us as the unparalleled choice in the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2017 |
| Specialties | EstimatingProject ManagementConstruction ManagementStaffing SolutionsMechanical EngineeringPiping DesignPiping EngineeringMiningEngineering Support3D Assets |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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Position Overview
Giffen Consulting Ltd. (Giffen) is looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer (intermediate to senior level) with a mining and/or heavy industrial background on a contract basis.
About Us
Giffen is a Canadian company with offices in Vancouver, BC, and Toronto, ON. that provides fit-for-purpose engineering and project delivery solutions, specializing in the mining, utility, and heavy industrial sectors.
At Giffen, we take pride in our ability to deliver flexible strategies that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients. We value relationships above all else – within our team and with our clients. We hold our team to the highest level of accountability to ensure we provide tailored solutions to successfully execute our clients’ projects.
We believe that open communication is the key to fostering reliable and lasting relationships within our company and those with whom we conduct business.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute mechanical engineering deliverables
- Complete calculations to support project deliverables
- Select and size mechanical equipment
- Prepare or check equipment data sheets, MEL, valve lists, and line lists
- Check and seal drawing packages
- Write or review technical reports, engineering specifications, and construction specifications
- Provide project deliverables as per project schedule
- Coordinate across disciplines and departments for project implementation, design, and inspection
- Troubleshoot mechanical systems for operating mine sites and heavy industrial facilities
- Support cost estimating with reviews of project deliverable based on proposal scope
- Present project designs, concepts, and progress updates to clients and stakeholders
- Ability and willingness to travel for site visits as required
Qualifications + Experience
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited Canadian university
- Registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada
- 4+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer on Mining & Mineral processing, Heavy Industrial Projects
- Familiar with greenfield and brownfield mining projects
- Knowledge of ASME and CSA codes, industry standards, and regulations
- Experienced with selection and sizing for rotating equipment, pump boxes and chutes, conveyors, HVAC, and Fire protection
- Ability to present project deliverables and concepts to clients
- Excellent organizational, technical, and communication skills
- Desire and drive with a love for lifelong learning
- Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects
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