Engineering Manager

Job Description

Company Description

Bantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Construction Management (EPC / EPCM) services in Canada. For 40 years we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada’s most challenging and complex energy, mining, infrastructure, and nuclear projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety and quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our primary Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto office locations and delivers construction management and self-perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada. We operate independently but leverage the global expertise of and provide resources to our affiliate Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and remain Canadian focused including through our other shareholder, McCaig Investments, a respected local family group of businesses and deep community supporter. Our private ownership provides long-term business planning and strategic decision horizons supported by a strong financial position.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a qualified Engineering Manager / Project Technical Manager (PTM) to join our Mining Division team, based out of Saskatoon, SK. The PTM will be responsible for guiding an owner’s multi-discipline engineering team to deliver safe, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions for complex heavy industrial projects. As the PTM, you’ll ensure technical integrity, align with program priorities, and drive collaboration across engineering, procurement, and construction. Join Bantrel and work with K+S Potash (KSPC) as an Integrated Project Management Team (IPMT), to expand the KSPC Bethune Potash Mine in near Moose Jaw Saskatchewan from 2.2 to 3.0M tonnes per annum over the next 5 years. The final production capacity is intended to grow over decades to 4M tonnes per year, doubling the current production output of potash. Key personnel will support the project from Saskatoon and Bethune, with additional support staff supporting from Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto. This is a full-time permanent role.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for assigned projects within the KSPC Ramp Up Program.
• Ensure compliance with project execution plans, specifications, design criteria standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate approval of engineering deliverables, technical bid evaluations, resolve technical issues, and support decision-making.
• Collaborate with Project Engineering Managers, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
• Champion safety in design and uphold health, safety, and environmental objectives.
• Guide technical decision making in line with project priorities and enforce Technical Delegation of Authority.

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of heavy industrial engineering experience, including at least one project assignment as a lead engineer either in consulting or owner’s team project.
• Proven ability to build and lead multi-discipline engineering teams.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Saskatchewan (APEGS required).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with potash projects and a mix of consulting and owner’s teamwork experience is an asset.

Additional Information

Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values, these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy. Bantrel encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Bantrel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values Indigenous perspectives. Learn more about our approach to diversity and inclusion here.