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Canadian engineering industry insights

Budget 2025 includes $925.6 million over five years to support Canada’s artificial intelligence capacity (source).
Forward Engineering Collective launched November 20, 2025, to boost youth engagement and diversify engineering talent (source).
Engineers Canada seeks three CEAB members-at-large; applications due March 1, 2026 (source).
In Q3 2025, vacancies requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher averaged $44.00 per hour (source).
Free Trade and Labour Mobility Act and regulations take effect January 1, 2026, reducing federal licensing duplication (source).

Your engineering recruitment agency

Research, Design, and Development

The Engineering field is composed of skilled professionals seeking to transform ideas into action. With the present-day focus on digital transformation, the resulting disruption is often driven by Engineering innovations. The latest recruiting buzzword for the Engineering world is “mechatronics”, and it refers to “the integration of mechanical engineering, robotics, electronics, and software.”

We are specialists in the recruitment of Engineering talent. We recognize that Engineering is the merger of creativity and professionalism. Almost everything we see around us was designed or developed by an Engineer.

Our recruiting research demonstrates that 4 out of 10 positions in the top-10-paying majors list are filled by qualified Engineers.

Lock’s expertise and experience with Engineers span more than 15 years. With our localized knowledge and international reach, we can assist both employers and candidates in evaluating and finalizing the search for the ideal Engineering career.

We work with a diverse set of engineering companies

The wide range of roles included in the multidisciplinary field of biomedical engineering can make it a challenge to find candidates with the right experience and skills. These professionals work in a variety of areas, from developing pharmaceuticals and medical devices to healthcare and biotech roles. Lock Search Group recruiters have the industry expertise to identify talent who is ideally suited to your job, both in terms of their specialty and as a match for your culture.

Civil engineering experts like urban planners, surveyors, and environmental engineers are key players in planning, designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure that helps society function. Unfortunately, they can also be hard to come by, with a shortage of experienced civil engineers leading to fierce competition among employers who need their expertise. Partnering with Lock Search Group gives you access to a broad network of these professionals who have the technical knowledge, project management skills, and strong communication skills your role requires.

Computer engineering encompasses a variety of specializations, and this makes it tricky to find the right people for a particular role. Each aspect of this sector, from hardware design to software development, machine learning, or cybersecurity, requires a unique set of skills, and for many the demand has outpaced the supply of candidates available in the job market. Lock Search Group recruiters have the expertise to identify the unique requirements of the role, along with the connections and network to find candidates who match them.

Professionals with expertise in electrical design, power systems, hardware, automation, and other electrical engineering specialities are needed in a variety of industries, from consumer electronics to healthcare, construction, and telecommunications. This makes candidates with these skills highly sought-after, adding to the challenge of finding the right person for these opportunities. Partnering with Lock Search Group gives companies access to hidden talent beyond what they can find on job boards to fill their open roles faster.

The highly technical nature of mechanical engineering roles means employers often look for candidates with experience in a specific specialization, such as thermal systems, robotics, or the automotive industry. Even so, there are a range of industries who need this talent and are often competing for the same limited pool of professionals. Lock Search Group’s long history of successful placements in this sector gives us the edge on finding the right talent for any mechanical engineering role.

Nanotechnology is a multidisciplinary field, encompassing a variety of applications that span industries like electronics, material science, and healthcare. The engineers, chemists, and researchers who work in this space often focus on a niche like nanomedicine, nanomaterials, or nanofabrication. Simply identifying the right kind of nanotechnologist for your role can be a challenge for hiring managers who aren’t experts in the field. At Lock Search Group, we understand the terminology and specializations across the nanotechnology sector, as well as what these professionals look for in a role, making us well-equipped to help our clients hire the right people to drive their latest innovations.

Nuclear power is a highly regulated industry, putting extra demands on the professionals who work in this field. Not only do they need to have niche technical expertise in areas like nuclear physics and reactor design, they also need to be well-versed in the industry’s safety standards and compliance guidelines, while the sensitive nature of their work also often requires security clearances. Lock Search recruiters understand the complexities of hiring reactor engineers, material scientists, waste management professionals, and other nuclear engineering talent.

Robotics technology is employed across a wide range of industries, and its use is expanding. From mines and agricultural fields to manufacturing plants and warehouses, robotics have a presence in every stage of the product production lifecycle, as well as in fields like law enforcement, healthcare, and entertainment. While there’s a growing need for robotics professionals, there is a limited pool of people with practical experience developing and deploying robotic systems, and attracting them to your team isn’t easy. Partnering with a robotics recruiter helps employers hire highly-skilled robotics talent, even within a tight timeframe or for complex projects.

Structural engineers ensure that the buildings, bridges, tunnels, and other infrastructure that modern societies rely on is safe, stable, and can stand up to whatever people and the environment throw at it. This makes them critical talent for organizations that design, maintain, and retrofit these structures, and creates high demand for professionals who have these niche skills. An experienced recruitment agency like Lock Search Group can help companies find and hire engineers with the right expertise for their roles.

We fill a variety of engineering roles

Aerospace Engineer
Automotive Engineer
Biomedical Engineer
Chemical Engineer
Civil Engineer

Electrical Engineer
Engineering Management
Manufacturing Engineer
Mechanical Engineer

Nuclear Engineer
Project Engineer
Software Engineer
Structural Engineer

What our clients say about our recruiters

The Lock Search Group has the unique ability to identify and present great talent. The team asks the right questions and considers both immediate and longer-term needs. Lock also provides candidates with an accurate understanding of the requirements of the role and/or business. This helps with alignment and enables candidates to present relevant ideas and experience.

Donald Redford

Managing Director, A-SAFE

Lock offers a range of services to meet your business needs

Executive Search

Lock Search Group’s distinctive “contained” executive search model combines the thoroughness of traditional retained search with performance-based accountability to deliver exceptional C-suite and senior leadership talent. Our proven three-phase methodology, led by experienced Senior Consultants and backed by dedicated industry-specific recruitment teams, ensures comprehensive coverage of the executive talent market. We leverage our national network and extensive research capabilities to track industry movements, mergers, acquisitions, and leadership changes, providing clients with real-time market intelligence. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles ensures we source the absolute best available talent without bias, maintaining a fair and equitable search process. Our track record speaks for itself, with successful placements including Board Members, CEOs, CFOs, Presidents, and numerous Vice Presidents across multiple functions and industries.

Retained Search

Our Retained Search service establishes an exclusive partnership with organizations seeking to fill critical senior and mid-level positions through a comprehensive, priority-based approach. By dedicating our full resources and attention to your search, we conduct extensive market mapping and develop robust talent pipelines that ensure access to the highest caliber candidates. Our team provides regular progress updates and detailed market intelligence reports, keeping you informed throughout the entire search process. We manage everything from initial candidate assessment through final offer negotiation, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for both clients and candidates. This service includes post-placement integration support to ensure successful onboarding and long-term success of placed candidates.

Contingency Search

Our Contingency Search service offers a flexible, success-based recruiting solution designed to efficiently fill professional and technical positions with qualified talent. Organizations benefit from immediate access to our extensive candidate database and network, with payment required only upon successful placement. Our streamlined recruitment process focuses on quick response times and efficient candidate presentation, making it ideal for time-sensitive placements and organizations with variable hiring needs. We handle all aspects of the recruitment process, from initial screening through offer negotiation, while maintaining the flexibility to work alongside other agencies if desired. This results-driven approach ensures we remain highly motivated to identify and secure the right talent for your organization while minimizing your upfront investment.