Posted 17 days ago
Team Lead, Structural Engineer
@ LAPORTE L.E.I.
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
LAPORTE is hiring a Team Lead, Structural Engineer in Toronto to launch and lead a new structural engineering team. The role combines team building and management with hands-on structural design and coordination for industrial projects. The posting states a hybrid arrangement with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office, a competitive salary, and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities:
- Build and manage the new Toronto structural engineering team
- Lead recruitment, selection and onboarding of team members
- Perform structural analysis and design for industrial buildings and equipment supports
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients
- Ensure code and standards compliance on projects
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering
- P.Eng. membership with Professional Engineers Ontario
- Minimum 6 years of Canadian structural design experience
- Knowledge of design and construction codes and standards
- Structural design software experience (ETABS, SAP2000, STAAD)
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 6+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil engineering, Structural engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Childcare, Transit support, Free or discounted meals, Paid training |
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LAPORTE L.E.I.
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Plant Engineering | Pharmaceutical | Agrifood | Industrial Biotech | Industrial
Full company description
LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm specializing in pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech and industrial plant processes, which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 450 employees with a passion for engineering. LAPORTE continuously strives to develop long term relationships with our clients, and today we are a preferred partner of a large number of both local and international companies.
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- 2320 - 400 Avenue Sainte-Croix, Montréal, Québec H4N 3K4, CA
- 200 N Warner Rd, Suite 201, King of Prussia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PA 19406, US
- 101-3991 Henning Dr, Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 6N5, CA
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- 600 Park Office Dr, Suite 300-323, Durham, North Carolina 27709, US
- Business categories
- Industrial Engineering
- Professional Services
- Biotechnology
- Other recorded names
- LAPORTE UK
- LAPORTE L.C.C.
- LAPORTE L.E.I.
- LAPORTE L.E.C.
- LAPORTE
- Specialties
- ingénierie d'usine
- agroalimentaire
- ingénierie industrielle
- procédé
- automatisation
- ingénierie mécanique
- ingénierie électrique
- remplissage et emballage
- conception des bâtiments et des services publics
- conformité règlementaire
- ingénierie clé-en-main
- réfrigération
- plant engineering
- biopharmaceutical
- food & beverage
- industrial engineering
- process
- building & utility design
- automation
- mechanical engineering
- electrical engineering
- filling & packaging
- regulatory compliance
- utilities
- turnkey engineering
- agrifood
- refrigeration engineering
- and pharmaceutique
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm specializing in pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech and industrial plant processes, which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 450 employees with a passion for engineering. LAPORTE continuously strives to develop long term relationships with our clients, and today we are a preferred partner of…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Montréal, Québec |
| Organization type | Self-Owned |
| Year founded | 1999 |
| Specialties | ingénierie d'usineagroalimentaireingénierie industrielleprocédéautomatisationingénierie mécaniqueingénierie électriqueremplissage et emballageconception des bâtiments et des services publicsconformité règlementaire |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 29 |
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LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm offering a high value-added engineering services to pharmaceutical, agri-food, industrial and industrial biotech factories. The company now has 30 agencies across North America and Europe, and has more than 500 passionate engineering employees.
We offer a stimulating environment where autonomy, collaboration and professional growth are at the heart of our daily work. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis
Discover an employer who takes care of its greatest asset: its employees!
Team Lead, Structural Engineer – Toronto, ON
LAPORTE is looking for a Team Lead, Structural Engineer with ideally a minimum of 6 years of experience in structural design and analysis to launch and lead our new structural engineering team in Toronto. Working closely with the partners, this person will build, structure and manage the team, grow it in line with project needs and LAPORTE's development in Ontario, and remain hands-on in the design and coordination of structural solutions for our industrial projects, in collaboration with our multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Define the structure of the new Toronto team with the partners based on mandates (engineers, technicians, drafters, etc.) and plan resource needs;
- Lead the recruitment, selection and onboarding of new team members;
- Manage the allocation of projects and ensure appropriate technical supervision;
- Ensure the professional development and performance of team members;
- Work closely with LAPORTE's Montreal structural team to align design standards, methods and tools, and to share workload between offices;
- Contribute to business development in Ontario by integrating structural services into projects delivered with the other engineering teams;
- 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 (calculations, specifications, plans, reports);
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (Ontario Building Code, National Building Code of Canada, CSA standards, and the Quebec Construction Code for projects in Quebec, etc.);
- Provide technical support on site: coordination, inspections, work monitoring;
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (processes, mechanical, electrical, building) to integrate structural solutions into projects;
- Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and partners to ensure the quality and smooth running of projects;
- Mentor and support less experienced engineers and professionals on projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering;
- Engineers, Member of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), required;
- Engineers who are members of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) are an asset;
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in the Canadian market, ideally in a consulting environment and on industrial or steel structure projects (pharmaceutical, agri-food or manufacturing facilities an asset);
- Entrepreneurial mindset and a strong desire to build and develop team management and project management skills;
- Previous team management experience is an asset;
- Excellent knowledge of design and construction codes and standards;
- Proven ability to lead a project from design to completion;
- Excellent communication skills; bilingualism (French/English) an asset;
- Experience with structural design software (e.g., ETABS, SAP2000, STAAD, S-Frame, or equivalent) is an asset.
Benefits
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards;
- Health and Wellness Programs: Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare);
- Retirement Plans: Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%;
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office;
- Professional Development: A work environment that encourages empowerment and professional growth. Professional reimbursement fees (e.g., PEO, OIQ) covered by the company;
- Career Advancement Opportunities: Rapid growth opportunities as the Toronto team expands, mentorship programs, training, cross-department opportunities, etc.;
- Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks of regular vacation with 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays. 1 week of Personal/Sick leave ;
- Inclusive Culture: A diverse, flexible, and non-conformist work environment that values equity, work-life balance, and promotes efficiency in daily tasks with enormous growth opportunities;
- Team-Building Activities: Lunch & Learn sessions, team retreats, outdoor activities, family get-togethers, and workshops;
- Other Benefits: Public transport and telephone reimbursement.
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Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!
The LAPORTE team
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