Engineer
Job Title: Engineer
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Remote
Language: English required, strong written and spoken communication
Duration: Contract, varying durations
Security Clearance Requirement: Must be eligible to obtain Government of Canada Secret security clearance
Compensation: TBD
About the Opportunity
This role is posted for proactive sourcing purposes only. Compensation will be determined at a later date once the client's requirements are finalized. We are actively building our talent network and creating a pool of qualified candidates for upcoming public sector opportunities.
As needs arise you would have the unique opportunity to contribute to complex, high-impact national programs across areas such as defence, aviation, infrastructure, or other regulated technical environments. Working within a public sector environment, you’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, senior leaders, and technical experts to ensure projects are delivered with precision, accountability, and foresight. Your work will directly support decision-making at the Director, Director General, ADM, and CFO level, making your contributions both visible and meaningful.
What’s in it for You
There is the potential to be part of a professional environment that values expertise, trust, and collaboration. This role could offer exposure to highly specialized technical projects, along with the flexibility of a remote work model. It would be a chance to apply your leadership in a setting that values structure, rigor, and long-term impact.
Your Responsibilities
- You’ll support engineering planning and delivery activities, contributing to technical inputs, documentation, and project governance.
- You’ll develop or review engineering artifacts such as requirements, specifications, test plans, and technical reports.
- You’ll collaborate with project teams to assess risks, constraints, and implementation options in regulated environments.
- You’ll provide clear updates and recommendations to technical leads and senior stakeholders.
- You’ll support continuous improvement by identifying gaps, process issues, and practical solutions.
Skills and Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in complex technical or regulated environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline from a recognized university.
- Strong technical writing skills, including producing structured documentation for stakeholder review.
- Experience working with multi-stakeholder teams and managing competing priorities.
- Experience in defence, aviation, infrastructure, or maintenance environments is an asset.
- Professional Engineering (P. Eng) license is considered an asset
Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never responded to a Government of Canada request, you’re in good hands with Altis. With 35+ years of experience staffing top federal roles, we’re familiar with the procurement process, hold multiple standing offers and are well-versed in the most competitive rates. We’ll work with you through every step of every bid, gathering all required information and representing your strengths in the most accurate way, ensuring the entire experience feels personal and transparent.
We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
