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Engineering Managers  (NOC 0211)
Southern Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Engineering managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of an engineering department, service or firm. They are employed by a wide range of private sector and government establishments and by consulting engineering and scientific research companies.

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Engineering managers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of an engineering department, service or firm
  • Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm
  • Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings
  • Assign, co-ordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams
  • Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas
  • May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Bridgewater, Digby, Lunenburg, Shelburne, Yarmouth

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Wages for Engineering Managers in Southern Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Nova Scotia 20.36 35.38 51.28 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Annapolis Valley Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.

Cape Breton Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.

Halifax Region 18.99 35.58 52.82 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
North Shore Region 20.36 35.38 51.28 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Southern Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.

Please consult the Southern Region and Canada tabs for more useful information related to wages.