Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2022):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 7, 2022)
Here are some of the reasons why Mott MacDonald Canada Limited was selected as one of BC's Top Employers (2022):
- Mott MacDonald introduced a new well-being portal to encourage employees to assess and develop actions to improve their well-being and health -- the portal features online resources, the ability to connect with like-minded colleagues as well as organize personal fitness challenges, local fitness competitions and inter-office competitions
- Mott MacDonald provides maternity leave top-up payments of up to 100 per cent of salary for 17 weeks and offers a short parental top-up for fathers and adoptive parents, to 100 per cent of salary for up to three weeks -- additionally, new parents can extend their leave into an unpaid leave of absence
- Along with helping employees save for the future through a defined contribution pension plan, Mott MacDonald offers a number of financial incentives including year-end bonuses and new employee referral bonuses, up to $2,500

Highlights
Industry | Engineering services |
Established in Canada | 1989 |
Parent company | Mott MacDonald |
Parent company head office | Croydon, United Kingdom |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Calgary AB, Vancouver BC, Toronto ON |
Full-time employees in Canada | 231 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 15 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 37 years |
Longest serving employee | 51 years |
Benefits note | Mott MacDonald Canada Limited has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
Long-term savings | defined-contribution (DC) pension |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $400 each year |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 100% of salary for 17 weeks |
Parental top-up (mothers) | up to 100% of salary for 3 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 100% of salary for 3 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 100% of salary for 3 weeks |
Flexible work options | flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, telecommuting |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Outside survey period | outside consultant surveys are held every 24 months |
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months |
In-house training initiatives | in-house training, online training, leadership training, mentoring, paid internships |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer |
Recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2022):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Apr 19, 2022)
Here are some of the reasons why Mott MacDonald Canada Limited was selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2022):
- Mott MacDonald employees "walk the green talk," volunteering in the field and removing invasive species in support of the Stanley Park Adopt-an-Acre program -- and through their work, they are helping to address contemporary climate and planning issues facing modern cities today via their Resilient Cities focus
- Mott MacDonald manages a unique in-house "Carbon Portal" assessment tool that is designed to measure and reduce carbon and costs for the projects the firm is working on -- the tool also showcases the company's sustainability focus in the development of new projects

Highlights
Industry | Engineering services |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Calgary AB, Vancouver BC, Toronto ON |
Full-time employees in Canada | 231 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 15 |
Employee green team | sustainability steering committee |
Senior executive who oversees initiatives | Group Sustainability Advisor, Carbon Management Lead, Net Zero Lead, Global Climate Change Practice (and a number of other dedicated positions) |
Formal strategy/policy name | carbon action plan (dedicated carbon emissions reduction plan) |
Publishes sustainability report | yes |
Green highlights | employee committees in Toronto and Vancouver (share ideas and have implemented a number of initiatives, including eco-friendly procurement of supplies, paper reuse and double-sided printing, annual waste audits, zero-waste lunch and learn events and sustainability chats), formal carbon portal (in-house carbon assessment tool that is shared and showcased as a feature incorporated into clients' engineering projects) |
Noteworthy initiatives | as part of its line of business, has targeted its in-house engineering expertise to help cities adapt to the effects of climate change (and other stresses) through the "Resilient Cities" planning focus |
Building footprint includes | green roof, electric vehicle charging stations, motion sensor lighting, rooftop pollinator garden and bee apiary (produces honey for tenants) |
Extended recycling | organics, batteries, writing instruments (in partnership with TerraCycle) |
Commuter amenities | Bike to Work Week, walk to public transit, secure/sheltered bicycle parking |
Community partnerships | Earth Day (week-long awareness campaign), Stanley Park Ecology Society's Adopt-an-Acre program (helps fund educational programs for school kids and employees volunteer to remove invasive species), Bike to Work Week |
Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2023):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 23, 2023)
Here are some of the reasons why Mott MacDonald Canada Limited was selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2023):
- Mott MacDonald manages an 18-month Horizons program to help young professionals identify professional development needs and provide the appropriate tools and resources to help guide long-term career management
- Mott MacDonald also manages a nomination-based Elements leadership development program focused on team engagement, client relationships, and commercial awareness -- the program consists of three modules, each lasting four to six weeks, with a mix of online training, reading, and WebEx sessions
- Various social and educational opportunities are available to early career employees through Mott MacDonald's Early Career Professionals (ECP) network, including formal chats with the executive chair, ongoing workshops on Project Management Fundamentals held by internal experts and quarterly ECP town halls -- members can also develop their presentation skills by taking part in hour-long "Teachable Moments" presentations on a topic of their choice

Highlights
Industry | Engineering services |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Calgary AB, Vancouver BC, Toronto ON |
Full-time employees in Canada | 240 |
Student opportunities | summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
In-house training programs | orientation program, in-house training, online training, in-house career planning services, mentoring, leadership training |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Unique training and development opportunities | Emerging Leaders career development program for high-potential employees (includes classroom learning, virtual seminars, and coaching), Elements leadership development program (participation is nomination-based, includes 3 modules lasting 4 to 6 weeks each with a mix of online training, reading, and WebEx sessions), Early Careers Professionals mentorship app to help early-career employees pair themselves with a mentor, buddy program |
Additional highlights | "Rookies to Rockstars" event in each office to foster connections between younger and more senior staff, Canada Unit Early Career Professionals hosts quarterly town halls between early-career employees and senior leadership, practice-specific Excellence Week (presentations, project showcases, workshops, networking sessions involving all regions), Shark Tank for early-career professionals |
Dedicated employee resource group | local, regional and global Early Career Professionals networks (organizes sports teams, networking events, and lunch-and-learns), NASA Early Career Professionals Steering Committee (community for new young professionals with initiatives centred on onboarding, professional development and research, mentoring, social activities, and engagement) |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
The Career Directory
Mott MacDonald Canada Limited has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Engineering services |
Full-time employees in Canada | 101 to 250 |
Parent company | Mott MacDonald |
Parent company head office | Croydon, United Kingdom |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Calgary AB, Vancouver BC, Toronto ON |
Student opportunities | summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Typical new grad positions | Engineering Graduate |
Starting salary | $60K to $65K |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Civil
- Electrical
- Geological
- Mechanical
- Transportation
Recruits at these schools
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Simon Fraser University
- Toronto Metropolitan University
- University of British Columbia
- University of Toronto
- University of Victoria
- University of Waterloo