Civil Engineer

Overview

We are currently seeking a Civil Engineer to join our team based at our growing Iqaluit office.  This role is open to applicants residing anywhere in Nunavut, with preference for candidates based in or willing to relocate to Iqaluit. Regular travel across Nunavut and the broader North is required.   

We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.  

About Dillon

Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, we offer a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

At Dillon, we strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, empowering our people to challenge conventional thinking and build careers focused on creating a lasting impact in our communities. 

Employee ownership is available to all Dillon team members, and over 60% of our employees own shares in Dillon. Through employee ownership, we return the financial benefit created by our project work to the very people who created that value. Because we are an employee-owned firm, your voice will be an essential part of our shared success.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Dillon’s ownership model links the firm’s performance to your personal financial growth through annual profit sharing and equity participation.                            

Responsibilities

About the Role

As a Civil Engineer in this seller-doer role, you will win and deliver municipal and community infrastructure projects, balancing technical execution with active client development. In this client-facing role, you will connect local needs with Dillon’s broader technical capabilities, leading projects from initial planning and design through construction and follow-through. 

Project Delivery & Coordination 

• Lead civil design and multidisciplinary coordination for Northern municipal infrastructure, including water,/wastewater, roads, drainage, site servicing, subdivision development, and community renewals.
• Act as Project Manager or technical lead, ensuring projects are culturally respectful, technically sound, and compliant with permafrost and local standards.
• Conduct field reviews, site visits, and construction support in Iqaluit and remote Nunavut communities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and connect clients with the right expertise across Dillon.

Client Development & Local Presence 

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Government of Nunavut departments, hamlets and municipalities, Inuit organizations, federal agencies, and community and industry partners. 
• Serve as a visible Dillon representative in Nunavut, supporting early-stage pursuits, proposals, and community engagement; use local presence to strengthen project follow-through.
• Identify strategic growth opportunities to expand Dillon’s regional impact and client confidence.
• Participate in early-stage client conversations and help shape opportunities before formal RFPs are issued. 

Practice Growth & Team Building 

• Help establish and grow the Iqaluit office as a local hub for project delivery, client engagement, partner collaboration, and recruitment.
• Partner with the Yellowknife and national teams to streamline Northern project delivery and build local capacity.

Learning & Development

• A commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development.
• Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline. 
• Licensed Professional Engineer registered with NAPEG (Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists), or eligible for registration and able to obtain it within six months of joining. 
• Living in or having deep experience working in Nunavut, enrollment as an Inuk under the Nunavut Agreement, knowledge of Inuit culture and governance, Inuktut language skills, and/or Inuit representation are all considered significant assets.
• Nunavut recognizes Inuktut, English, and French as its official languages, and fluency in more than one is considered an asset. However, resumes should be submitted in English to support the recruitment process.  Additionally, preference will be given to candidates who bring northern cross-cultural work experience and an understanding of Inuit communities, land, culture, Inuktut, and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.  

Experience

• 5+ years in consulting, municipal/community infrastructure, or related project delivery (less experience considered with relevant northern/Nunavut experience).
• Experience delivering or coordinating civil and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work across disciplines, coordinate technical teams, and communicate effectively with clients and community stakeholders.
• Interest in business development, client relationship-building, and proposal support.
• Experience with territorial, municipal, Inuit organization, housing, or utility clients.
• Knowledge of northern construction logistics, fieldwork, contract administration, or community engagement.
• Exposure to environmental approvals, permitting, or multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.

Why Choose Dillon

In addition to a competitive base salary, Dillon offers:

• Northern Benefits & Allowance 
  • To experience the best of the North and support your lifestyle, a monthly Northern Location Allowance is offered in addition to the base salary. Additionally, our Vacation Travel Assistance (VTA) keeps travel to other provinces or territories both accessible and affordable. Relocation assistance may be available for new team members joining us in Iqaluit.  
• Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life
• Employee share purchase plan
  • Dillon is 100% employee-owned, and share ownership is open to all employees. Our annual share dividends have historically outperformed the market average.
• Dillon’s Overtime Directive
  • This Management Directive establishes a firm-wide 40-hour weekly overtime threshold, after which premium pay applies, ensuring consistent and fair compensation across all Canadian offices.
• Competitive benefits package, including:
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5.5%
  • Student loan repayment assistance 
  • Wellness allowance and enhanced mental health benefits
  • Ample paid vacation
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. 

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

Please be advised that Dillon uses AI-assisted tools to support aspects of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports the process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.

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