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Electrical Sector Lead - Healthcare - Ontario

Toronto, Ontario, Canada | North York, Ontario, Canada

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a seasoned Electrical Engineer to join and lead our growing Healthcare Electrical Engineering team in Ontario. This is a strategic leadership role within our Mechanical & Electrical Practice, focused on delivering high-impact healthcare infrastructure projects across the province and beyond. You will guide a talented team of engineers and designers, drive technical excellence, and foster strong client relationships while contributing to the growth and success of our healthcare portfolio.

Healthcare & Life Sciences Project Portfolio Highlights

As a leader in healthcare infrastructure, AtkinsRéalis has contributed to some of Canada's most transformative projects, including:

  • Vaudreuil-Soulanges Hospital (QC): Currently the largest new hospital project under construction in Quebec, this $2.6B facility will feature 404 beds, 11 operating rooms, and a 41-stretcher emergency department.
  • Mount Sinai Hospital – Women's & Infants Health Program (Phases 1 & 2).
  • Expansion of the Sainte-Justine Hospital Centre – Grandir en Santé.
  • Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital Modernization (QC): Expansion of one of Quebec's largest hospitals with 720 beds and advanced M&E systems.
  • CHUM – Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (QC): Long-term operations and maintenance contract for one of the largest hospitals in Quebec.
  • Eagle Ridge Hospital Emergency Department Upgrade – Port Moody (BC).
  • COVID-19 Emergency Surge Capacity Solutions delivered across Canada, the UK, and the US.

Your role

Technical & Project Leadership:

  • Lead the design and delivery of complex electrical building systems for healthcare facilities including hospitals, long-term care homes, and specialized medical buildings.
  • Oversee systems such as power supply and emergency distribution, lighting, fire alarm, nurse call, communications, and security.
  • Ensure technical excellence and compliance with codes (OBC, NBC) and standards.
  • Apply project management principles to ensure timely and accurate project execution.

Team Development & Mentorship:

  • Mentor and coach engineers and designers, supporting their career development and technical growth.
  • Recruit and onboard new team members, conduct performance reviews, and facilitate training opportunities.
  • Ensure quality assurance and consistency across all deliverables.

Client Engagement & Business Development:

  • Represent AtkinsRéalis in client meetings, industry events, conferences, and technical committees.
  • Support proposal development, strategic planning, and market growth initiatives.
  • Maintain and grow relationships with key clients and stakeholders.

Cross-Regional Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with healthcare teams across Canada—including Québec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Atlantic regions—to share best practices, harmonize technical standards, and build a strong national technical community.
  • Participate in national knowledge-sharing forums and contribute to the development of innovative, scalable solutions for healthcare infrastructure.
Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-145842

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical building systems design, with at least 10 years in healthcare projects.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PEO).
  • Experience with AutoCAD and BIM (Revit) is an asset.
  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing complex healthcare projects.
  • Experience with collaborative model (IPD, Alliance, Progressive DB) projects is an asset.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare facility operations and infrastructure requirements.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as "AtkinsRéalis") are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

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